For 16 generations, master gardeners in this one family have dedicated their lives to preserving one of the nation's most cherished – and highly sought-out – symbols.

In Japan, the simple act of walking has long been connected to working toward enlightenment.

I’m a believer. Not in a higher power, but in the power of sacred spaces to move, challenge, educate and uplift me.

If you're in Tokyo and hear of cherry blossoms in Kyoto, remember it's only a couple of hours by high-speed bullet train. You will be following the crowds no doubt, but it would be worth the effort.

MINAMI-ALPS, Yamanashi: Many people are coming to see a soon-to-open giant Costco in Minami-Alps city in Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture, as from nearby, the view makes it look like Mount Fuji is ...

The Ram temple at Ayodhya will see the installation of a 'Ram Darbar' next month which will be open for devotees from June 6 but it won't be a consecration ceremony, says temple construction ...

Craig said research from volcanologists found there was a 30 to 50 percent chance of Taranaki Maunga erupting in the next 50 years. She said agriculture tended to be found around volcanoes due to the ...

BERLIN (AP) — Conservative leader Friedrich Merz is on course to become post-World War II Germany's 10th chancellor after finalizing a deal Wednesday to form a new government. Merz, 69, who will ...

A new group of twentysomethings are taking on New York City this spring, including some faces who will be familiar to Bravo fans.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Meet Mount Fuji, Tuesday’s adoptable pet. For more information on how to adopt the senior pup, visit the Humane Society of Scott County’s website.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...