For that sought-after autumnal beauty, look no further than the autumn blaze maple (Acer x freemanii). This fascinating tree is a cultivar that occurs through the select breeding of red maple and ...

One in five maple species is threatened in the wild, according to the first full assessment of extinction risks. Known for the vivid colour of their autumn leaves, the trees are popular in parks ...

KYOTO--Kiyomizudera temple here, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has kicked off its special autumn nighttime viewing, ...

Japanese cuisine is full of local and seasonal specialties. One, made in Osaka prefecture from maple leaves, is a traditional ...