Every day, hundreds of people visit Ryoanji Temple to see its Zen rock garden – which is probably the most famous of its kind in Japan. Located in Kyoto's northern outskirts, the temple was ...

KYOTO—Kodaiji temple in Higashiyama Ward here held a test run of an out of this world light show on Oct. 23 ... and sound equipment to transform the garden of the Hojo main hall into a ...

Two cities that epitomize this balance are Tokyo and Kyoto. Tokyo, the bustling capital, is a vibrant metropolis filled with skyscrapers, neon lights ... Senso-ji Temple, Asakua, Japan.

KYOTO—Open leaves on the juniper haircap moss give it a glossier appearance, while foam nests of eggs from forest green tree frogs hang from branches of camellias at the side of a pond.