A constant fixture of National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek’s journey through rural Japan was the whirligig, or as he ...

Chances are you’re growing a type of Asian wisteria—Chinese or Japanese. Some of these varieties can take more than 15 years ...

Hannah Wallace If you need an escape from urban landscapes, seek out Zen-like tranquility at the Japanese Garden within Washington Park. The 12-acre Portland Japanese Garden is made up of eight ...

Japan has become a very popular travel destination. But if you are looking to beat the crowds, check out this hidden city ...

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At the opposite end of the Earth, surrounded by nothing familiar, I felt the most at home that I had in years.