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 ...

Creating a Zen garden is a wonderful way to cultivate a peaceful and serene space in your backyard. Japanese gardens are renowned for their tranquility, elegance, and harmony with nature.

Fall bouquets in Japan are bursting with bright and fiery color, heralding the changing of the leaves that sets the nation awash in reds and golds. Whether the true autumn chill comes earlier in the ...

As Japan’s northernmost prefecture, Hokkaido has the country’s coldest winters. That, of course, means what sort of outdoor activities are feasible depends on the time of year, and so in its visitor ...

One of the best parts of spring takes place when you spot that first flower peeking out of the ground. After a long, dreary winter, it's the first sign that warm weather is on its way. This tunnel in ...

This world is full of stunning natural wonders that can take your breath away. From amazing mammoth mountains to marvelous lagoons and deep valleys to gushing rivers, there are several natural wonders ...

The stars of this year’s show are the chrysanthemums, an important symbol in Japan. Culturally, mums are symbolic of fall and ...

Candy Williams Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 6:00 a.m. | Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 6:00 a.m. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ fall flower show is like the season itself ­— a brief but welcome respite ...

This big flower has a big stink.Titan arum, also known as the corpse flower, has a large blossom and even larger stench. It bloomed this weekend in central Japan.It measures 7 1/2 feet tall and 3 feet ...

I arrived at work with a handful of flowers wrapped in a soggy paper towel and asked a colleague if I could borrow a vase. I explained that I'd just come from a flower-arranging class. My co-worker ...