Over six months have passed since a devastating tornado struck Temple, leaving behind widespread destruction to both homes and businesses. As the city continues to recover, one local business is ...

NANAO, Ishikawa Prefecture—In the guest hall of Seirinji temple here, the dark surface of a large, low table, polished to a shine, reflected the surrounding seasonal garden like an enormous mirror.

The temple is also famous for its moss garden featuring seven stone statues of “warabe jizo,” the guardian deity of children. Created by sculptor Takashi Sugimura, the statues come in various ...

The round temple Monopteros is almost a landmark of Munich and offers a view over the English Garden and the towers of the city center. Leo von Klenze was commissioned by Bavarian King Ludwig I to ...