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Shanshui (山水), which literally means "mountain-water" in Chinese, is an artistic and philosophical concept of landscape representation...

Shinto shrines in Japan are categorized into several groups, each with its specific significance and importance. Ranging from small local...

Yuyuan Garden, located in the old town of Shanghai, is an outstanding example of the classical Chinese gardens of the southern Yangzi...

The decorative and symbolic elements of Shinto shrines, such as shimenawa and shide, play a crucial role in Japanese tradition and...

The Residence of Hu Xueyan in Hangzhou is a historic residential complex located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Hu Xueyan was a very...

Inuyama Castle, located in Aichi Prefecture, is one of the oldest existing Japanese castles. It is renowned for its original donjon...

Lake Biwa is located in the Shiga Prefecture in Japan, about 20 kilometers from the city of Kyoto. It is the largest freshwater lake in...

The pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku, also known as Henro in Japanese, involves connecting 88 temples of Shingon Buddhism, spread...

The pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku, also known as Henro in Japanese, involves connecting 88 temples of Shingon Buddhism, spread...

Matsue Castle, also known as "Pine Castle", is located in Shimane Prefecture, in the beautiful San-in region. It's one of the few castles...

The art of Japanese gardens is imbued with mysteries. These miniature representations of imaginary or existing landscapes offer landscape...

Nanzo-in Temple, located in the quiet town of Sasaguri, Fukuoka Prefecture, is one of Japan’s most significant Buddhist temples. Known...