As far back as the 14th century, the lush backyard of the contemporary Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo was called Tsubakiyama, or ...

Last spring, the Japan National Tourism Organization reported back-to-back months with more than 3 million inbound visitors, ...

Japan is a fascinating country with a unique mix of modern innovations and ancient traditions. It has one eye fixed on the ...

In a nation as culturally rich as Japan, it can be hard to know how to spend your time there. Here are ten of our favorite ...

Those seeking a more “Zen” vacation ... or join Buddhist monks for morning chants. Here are 10 not-to-be-missed experiences to immerse yourself in Japanese culture. When visiting Japan ...

Today, the statue in the New Jersey Buddhist Vihara and Meditation Center has become a hub for interfaith efforts and a ...

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We explore the history of Japanese botany and show how one scholar played a key role in introducing Western science into Japan. I have a great interest in East Asian collections and was recently lucky ...

The tulip display is part of a broader seasonal transformation at Descanso, where cherry blossoms are also beginning to bloom in the Japanese Garden. Visitors can experience this stunning floral ...

in which scenery was reproduced in the "karesansui" (Japanese: "dry landscape garden"). The garden was created by Zen Buddhist monk Soseki Muso, who was compelled by a special love for the West to ...