Japanese garden culture is an interesting combination of art, nature, and philosophy. The gardens are not just about beauty, ...

And of the many to be found across the country's main island, Honshu, three in particular stand out – the Nihon Sanmeien, or ...

Japanese gardens provide a peaceful escape from the rushed city life, making it an ideal place for meditative walks ...

Honestly, every season is a delight when you’re in Japan. Whether its cherry blossoms on your mind or snow monkeys soaking in ...

The autumn garden can be as colourful as the summer ... give you a foliage display of deep flame leaves. 3. Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) There’s a Japanese maple for every garden, whether ...

Autumn in Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture. As the plants bear fruit, the garden's custodians protect the seeds, ensuring that they live on for future generations.

The world has few such serene places as Japan's traditional gardens. Each is a "meticulously ... early-summer irises and autumn's "flame-toned" momiji maple leaves. Next comes Kenrokuen in ...