Sakura Sunday, an official event of the 2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival, takes place from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, ...

Bamboo, rocks and stone lanterns are among the common elements found in Japanese gardens. Photo by Kevin Legnon. Every tree and shrub is purposely pruned in a way that leaves openings to allow the ...

culture-rich Japanese city to avoid Tokyo crowds. The Yama-style lantern on the garden's island is designed in a more simplistic way. Lastly, the smaller Misaki-style lantern is designed to ...

The 5-acre site features classic elements of a Japanese garden, including an arched drum bridge, pagodas, stone lanterns, stepping stone paths, native Japanese plants, serene koi ponds ...