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

A constant fixture of National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek’s journey through rural Japan was the whirligig, or as he called them, “seismic scarecrows.” Gardeners he spoke to use these ...

On the rural islands of Nagasaki a handful of believers practice a version of Christianity that has direct links to a time of ...

Oda Noritsugu holds the "world's largest private chair collection," with a particular focus on Wegner's work. Now, he's ...

Gardeners looking to grow Chinese and Japanese Wisteria should purchase plants that are "grafted" with adult branches. A Better Wisteria for Your Garden The best Wisteria for your garden is our ...

Few countries have seasonal swings quite so dramatic as Japan’s, where midwinter can be ... The most dramatic of the in-bloom floral trio are the wisteria, or fuji, as they’re called in Japanese. The ...

"I love how Japan celebrates each season with such passion." Much like the cherry blossom season, wisteria blooms reflect the Japanese appreciation for fleeting beauty—a concept known as mono no ...

with visitors stating that they're the closest thing to "seeing a genuine Japanese garden without going to Japan". One reviewer was struck by the beauty, noting: "Beautiful Japanese garden ...