Cherry blossom season is well and truly upon us, so make a beeline for these destinations to see beautiful blossoms in the ...

Ancient history and sophisticated modern technology mingle seamlessly in Japan and together create some Japan landmarks not ...

Learn chocolate-making secrets and try sweet treats from one of Hawaii's largest chocolate factories on this cacao farm tour ...

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The math that describes the branching pattern of trees in nature also holds for trees depicted in art—and may even underlie ...

Botanists have found a stand of rare trees in Tanzania’s Zanzibar archipelago not known to grow wild anywhere else in Africa.

In maturity, the basswood develops a pyramidal shape and can grow to 80 feet high and 50 feet wide. The heart-shaped leaves ...

Thousands of Japanese fans bid tearful farewell to their ... “I loved seeing Ri Ri climbing trees in her old enclosure. I hope she can climb trees again when she is back in China.” ...

Trees with thick trunks grow in the southeast and northwest, and a forested area has remained untouched since the ferocious Battle of Okinawa raged in 1945. In 1996, the Japanese and U.S ...

Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

Hey Dada,” my six-year-old says. “When did Japan start believing in Pokemon?” It’s day three of our journey through the land of the rising sun and we’re getting to the big questions.