When people mention going to Japan for hanami (flower-watching in Japanese), one would usually think of sakura or cherry blossoms. But there are also other equally beautiful flowers that bloom ...

The lush foliage and bursts of pink flowers may be attractive, but you'll likely regret planting this aggressively growing ...

With skillful snips, Mitsuko Takeya prunes a few leaves from bamboo stalks and several red berries from heavy nandina clusters to use in a flower arrangement. The cuts would hardly register in ...

Take a stroll along the buzzing streets of Kyoto or the tranquil park off Arakurayama Sengen or Oshino Hakkai village in ...

All of the seasons are celebrated in Japanese culture, but there’s a special mix of liberation and fun that comes with the arrival of spring. As the snow thaws and flowers start to bloom, many people ...