It’s early November, and I have the bittersweet task of putting the garden to bed. The recent cool temperatures and frosts ...

chrysanthemum (or kiku in Japanese) is the symbol of autumn. More importantly, it is the ‘royal flower’ of Japan – the Imperial Seal of Japan is also known as the Chrysanthemum Seal.

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Though Japan is more closely associated with other flowers such as the camellia, the chrysanthemum and the cherry blossom, Wybe Kuitert, the landscape architect and author of “Japanese Gardens ...

If you're looking for a mindful hobby that will also allow you to beautify your space, try out ikebana, or the art of ...

“GROWING IN THE mud, and yet so clean, the lotus is a symbol of purity,” writes the Sri Lankan historian Ananda K. Coomaraswamy in his 1913 book “The Arts and Crafts of India & Ceylon.” The lotus pool ...

He wrote this poem to mark the occasion. Contemporary Japanese readers of the haiku will tend to imagine the many statues of Buddha in the city’s temples and museums, influenced by school trips ...

TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Japan's general election on Sunday will be a test for new prime minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is seeking to solidify his position atop a scandal-plagued party. His gamble ...

I made this oak’s acquaintance courtesy of “Plants for the Winter Garden” (Timber Press, 2024), by Warren Leach. The author ...

Japan’s influence on menswear over the past several decades has been profound. At this stage, in fact, it’s practically to the point of cliché. Ask a cool guy who makes his cool pants.