The Japanese ginkgo tree in the Far East is worshiped like a deity. In the Land of the Rising Sun, people believe that the relict plant concentrates the life-giving forces of the earth. This tree is a symbol of love and resilience. Ancient monks, Taoists, planted ginkgo biloba in holy places, near monasteries, believing that its two-lobed fan-shaped leaves are a sign of wisdom and concentration, stamina and longevity.