The world has few such serene places as Japan's traditional gardens. Each is a "meticulously crafted universe", said Danielle Demetriou in The Telegraph – a "near-sacred" space that invites you to ...

Debbie Wolfe is an author and content creator. In addition to being a contributing writer at Forbes, she writes for other leading online home improvement, DIY, and garden media outlets and online ...

Who doesn’t love the serenity and beauty of a Japanese garden? The essence of these spaces has been refined in Japan for more than a thousand years, from Indigenous sacred rock gardens to the unique ...

In this first in a series exploring Japanese aesthetics, The Diplomat focuses on meanings that can be found in the country’s unique streets and gardens. What is it about Japan’s visual landscape that ...

For many, when they connect the two words of “Japan” and “flower,” cherry blossoms are almost certainly what comes to mind. While hanami, or “flower viewing,” is a popular springtime event for ...

When it comes to seasonal highlights, Japan might be best known for its wave of pink cherry blossoms, or sakura, in spring. But its fall counterpart-the koyo, referring to the autumn phenomenon of ...

As with any kind of garden, successfully installing a Japanese-inspired one here in Texas requires a certain consideration for what works in your zone. Take moss, for example: it’s a popular feature ...