Visitors are surrounded by lush scenery during a hydrangea festival at Yokohama English Garden in the city's Nishi Ward, June 19, 2025. Seven hundred hydrangea plants in 300 varieties are currently in ...

KANAZAWA, Japan — On a sunny early November afternoon in the Japanese city of Kanazawa, the alchemy of autumn had already begun transforming the city’s beloved Kenrokuen Garden from an oasis of leafy ...

We asked six horticultural experts to debate and ultimately choose the places that’ve changed the way we look at — and think about — plants. Credit... Supported by By Alexa BrazilianMiranda ...

Shimane, Japan (CNN) — In Japan, gardening isn’t just a hobby – it’s an art form with spiritual significance. But while gardens across the country get lots of love on social media, many Japanese will ...

The city’s dry gardens seem timeless, but as these relatively new versions show, their design is still evolving. They offer spots for quiet contemplation in an increasingly overtouristed city. Kyoto’s ...

Hong Kong’s Grenfell Tower Moment: When Grief Became Sedition In this first in a series exploring Japanese aesthetics, The Diplomat focuses on meanings that can be found in the country’s unique ...

Often drawing from ancient philosophies of Buddhism and Taoism, a Japanese garden emphasizes harmony, restraint, and a carefully curated sensory experience. While these green spaces have long captured ...