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If you look around the world, you will find a wide variety of garden styles and numerous gardeners. In this article, I'll show you the differences between American garden culture and Japanese garden culture!

There are legends that exist all over the world, such as the Balmuda Triangle. They also exist in Japan, and some of them make us laugh. Here are three of the most interesting legends out there! It's up to you whether you believe them to be true or false!

Japanese gardens can be full of beautiful, unique plants. Japan has rich nature throughout its four seasons, as hot humid summers facilitate some plants while dry conditions and heavy snow lead to others. Here are some of those beautiful flowers.

Ikebana is the Japanese way in which flowers are arranged and brought to life. Today, it is a form of art that is embraced by modern art and design. Ikebana is more than just a simple arrangement of flowers, as it takes on a more spiritual and artistic meaning to those who practice it.

The Netflix Original Dark Tourist follows journalist, David Farrier, as he travels the world seeking tourist attractions that draw in people due to their danger or darkness. There is the second episode of this season focuses on dark tourism in Japan.

Every year, the National Cherry Blossom Festival takes place in Washington D.C. in the surrounding Tidal Basin. With over 3,000 beautiful trees to see, the National Cherry Blossom Festival depends on the blooming of these trees that typically occurs in March.

The fall is considered one of the best times to visit Japan, with comfortable weather and temperatures and amazing foliage. Here is an image that maps out the best spots in Japan to take in the fall foliage, as well as the months that are best to visit them.

Japan is a beautiful country with many places to visit, each with its own unique set of characteristics. Here are three locations in Japan that are well known for providing a great tourist experience.

From September to November, the leaves on the mountains turn yellow and red, and this is called "kouyou" in Japanese, and the number of people enjoying the beautiful autumn leaves increases in autumn.

The island "Ohkunoshima" is designated as a national park and is known for its about 1,000 rabbits, which attract many tourists, both domestic and foreign, looking for a place to relax.

The Tsushima cat and the Iriomote cat are both endangered species, and are endemic to Japan. You have to be pretty lucky to see either of them, but you might want to consider going to see them while sightseeing!

Japanese gardens can be full of beautiful, unique plants. Japan has rich nature throughout its four seasons, as hot humid summers facilitate some plants while dry conditions and heavy snow lead to others. Here are some of those beautiful flowers.

There are legends that exist all over the world, such as the Balmuda Triangle. They also exist in Japan, and some of them make us laugh. Here are three of the most interesting legends out there! It's up to you whether you believe them to be true or false!

Bring the Healing Power of Nature into Your Daily LifeThe Japanese practice of "forest bathing" is quietly gaining popularity as a health method that refresh　the mind and body by spending time in the forest. This practice, which has bee...

The Netflix Original Dark Tourist follows journalist, David Farrier, as he travels the world seeking tourist attractions that draw in people due to their danger or darkness. There is the second episode of this season focuses on dark tourism in Japan.

Nestled within the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, Hinohara Village (檜原村) stands as the capital’s only remaining village, offering a peaceful retreat into nature. Located in the westernmost part of Tokyo, Hinohara is a hidden gem where ...

Okinawa, Japan is known for being the birthplace for the popular martial art, karate. This year specifically, karate has been a big deal in the world as it was featured in the Tokyo Olympics!

Ikebana is the Japanese way in which flowers are arranged and brought to life. Today, it is a form of art that is embraced by modern art and design. Ikebana is more than just a simple arrangement of flowers, as it takes on a more spiritual and artistic meaning to those who practice it.

Japan is a beautiful country with many places to visit, each with its own unique set of characteristics. Here are three locations in Japan that are well known for providing a great tourist experience.

The highest mountain in Japan, rising over 12,388 feet tall, is a sight to behold. Mount Fuji is one of Japan's "Three Holy Mountains," and holds a lot of cultural significance for Japan. Throughout Japan's history, Mount Fuji has contin...