‘Sea women’ and sacred waterfalls: Exploring one of Japan’s most stunning secrets
Surrounded by the vast Pacific Ocean, Japan’s Ise-Shima region is a place where ancient traditions, spirituality and the great outdoors collide.
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What’s So Special About Japan’s Cherry Blossoms?
In ancient Japan, farmers took a day off to honor the gods under cherry blossoms. This tradition, called Hanami, is rooted in Shinto rituals. Today, millions visit parks to see the ephemeral ...
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Why Japanese Grapes are a Luxury: Inside the Growing Process
Why are Japanese grapes so expensive? From specialized care to government subsidies, this video dives deep into the dedication needed to produce Japan’s premium grapes. We follow a farmer in Okayama ...
Study identifies coastal black pine trees resistant to tsunamis and strong winds
Researchers in Japan have found that the taller the Japanese black pine trees (Pinus thunbergii) along the coast, the deeper ...
The famous bonsai forest that lives in Washington, D.C.
Goshin's creator died over 20 years ago but his remarkable work lives on with the precise directions he left behind.
5 Things To Do In Japan With Kids This Year
No matter which city you pick, Japan is a safe and fun place you can explore with kids!, Destinations News - Times Now ...
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Ine to Narai-juku: Discover the timeless beauty of Japan’s traditional villages
From seaside towns in Kyoto and Okayama to ancient houses in Gifu, explore the timeless beauty of these Japanese villages.
Create a Stunning Japanese Maple Bonsai Tree with This DIY Guide
To manipulate the habit of the bonsai, wrap copper or aluminum wire around branches after the tree has resumed growth in ...
What It’s Like to Stay at the Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto, a Modern Twist on the Traditional Ryokan Inn
Japan Is Already Booked Solid for Cherry Blossom Season. Here's How You Can Still Go.
Through Birdwatching, Tokyo's Black and Brown Residents Are Finding Community
In the city's green spaces, members of Flock Together discover Tokyo's fauna—and solidarity between Black and brown residents ...
Americans Are Warming to a Different Kind of Japanese Whiskey
More than 130 years after its inventor tried to introduce it in the U.S., whiskey made with a mold called koji is catching on ...