The east Japan tree frog has a bright “green fringed” back coloration with a yellow line that goes along the edge of the green patch, photos show. The most notable feature, however, is the ...

The Japanese maple is a common name referring to a species of trees or shrubs under the scientific name Acer palmatum. They can be found throughout Japan, China, and Korea, but are often imported ...

KYOTO, Japan — The world’s first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space Tuesday in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration.. LignoSat ...

But this isn't just any ordinary cherry blossom tree grove; it's also the domain of 97-year-old Tōemon Sano: Japan's most renowned sakuramori (cherry blossom guardian).

Jōmon Sugi, the oldest and largest cryptomeria tree in Yakushima, Japan, dates back at least 2,000 years and contributes to the island's status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. View Article ...

Thousands cheer on defiant palm tree as Typhoon Shanshan hits Japan. As the deadly storm made landfall, people were glued to a live stream, rooting for a solitary palm tree — known ...

Japan's famed cherry trees are getting old, ... With 2,400 staff representing 100 different nationalities, AFP covers the world as a leading global news agency. AFP provides fast, ...

Cherry blossoms, or "sakura," are Japan's favourite flower and usually reach their peak in late March to early April, just as the country celebrates the start of a new school and business year.

Japan is giving the United States 250 new cherry trees to help replace the hundreds that are being ripped out this summer as construction crews work to repair the crumbling seawall around the ...

The world's first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration.

Japan's famed cherry trees are getting old, but a new AI tool that assesses photos of the delicate pink and white flowers could help preserve them for future generations. The "sakura" season is ...