Originally published in Japanese in 1962, this tale appears here in English for the first time, on the centenary of the ...

KYOTO—Excitement filled the air at Imakumanokannonji temple in Kyoto’s Higashiyama Ward when four “maiko” (apprentice geisha) ...

Here are plants and flowers to enjoy, one for every month of the year, from lilacs, camellias and poinsettias to native ...

The inspiration came from an image of a bridge and lake in Japan, shown to him by ... offering a beautiful view of the gardens and flowers below. Clyne Gardens boasts a variety of features ...

KASHIWARA, Osaka Prefecture--Fusa Tatsumi, the oldest person in Japan, died of old age here on Dec. 12. She was 116. Her health had been deteriorating since early December. “We wanted to ...

They look a little like tiny green pumpkins and come with a light pink flower blooming ... the growth of Japanese barberry.

If you don't want to sacrifice your annual leave to explore the world, then extreme day tripping could be perfect for you.

However, you don't need to be a millionaire to enjoy a day in this breath-taking city-state. Given its size of just 2.02 ...

Gardeners thinking of booking a holiday may now be poring over beautiful gardens they can visit across the continents – but ...