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Are Japanese planners like the Hobonichi really better than American planners? Here’s where they differ and why you might ...

Kawaguchi City, located just north of Tokyo and easily accessible from the city center, is home to a 400-year tradition of bonsai and horticultural culture known as "Chitose Midori." This rare ...

According to the calendar, it isn’t even winter yet. The winter solstice will be Sunday, Dec. 21, about nine in the morning.

Each knife is carefully, painstakingly crafted through a multi-step process by a 30+ year veteran of the Japanese armed ...

Japanese maples are pretty and mostly hardy trees within their growing zone. Like most trees, however, they still need regular maintenance, including pruning.

Ever walk by a neighbor’s garden and wonder how they keep it looking so lush without breaking a sweat? Turns out, you don’t ...

A helpful gift for gardeners of all ages and abilities is a garden kneeler that can be used either as a seat or low kneeler ...

Tennessee has a secret, and it’s about time someone spilled the beans. Nestled between the rolling hills of East Tennessee, Sweetwater is the small town equivalent of finding an extra french fry at ...

How magical is fall at the Portland Japanese Garden? So magical that the beloved attraction feels compelled to extend its hours every season just to give people a few extra opportunities to experience ...