Lotus flowers are deeply steeped in Buddhist traditions, and these beautiful flowers are also often used by Yellow Bitterns. Discover more about this species, which has become increasingly elusive in ...

Ancient lotus flowers are in full bloom in the city of Gyoda, northwest of Tokyo. The ancient lotus of Gyoda was grown from seeds that were excavated in construction work conducted in the city in the ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture--Early morning visitors can beat the heat while enjoying eye-opening views of lotus flowers in various hues at a sprawling garden here. Six varieties, including the ancient ...

Lotus plants grow wild mainly in the temperate and subtropical zones of the Northern hemisphere and are thought to have been cultivated in Japan since the Nara period (710–94). The pedestal for Buddha ...

with a bevy of gifts, including seeds produced by a 2000-year old lotus plant, the oldest lotus in their home country. The visit was the latest manifestation of the nearly 20-year sister city ...

From yearly festivals to sprawling nature landscapes, these flowers in Japan prove that there’s more than just cherry ...

The sacred lotus flower is an aquatic perennial plant that typically blooms vibrant petals of pink and white shades. It is one of the most beautiful plants to look at, but the lotus flower thrives in ...