A new exhibition at the National Museum of Asian Art showcases the longtime cultural meaning in the practice of chanoyu ...

Thousands of people visit Ashikaga Flower Park north of Tokyo to admire over 350 wisteria trees - some over 100 year old - in full bloom. "Spectacular is the word. And I love how Japan is so seasonal ...

Japanese Knotweed is an invasive plant that can cause havoc on our homes and gardens. Here's all to know about it and how to get remove it.

“It looks like it will die,” Nishibori said of the cherry tree, “but it’s not going to die. The next spring, there will be ...

In “The World of Nancy Kwan,” a memoir by the pioneer Hollywood star, we hear from the real-life woman who played Suzie Wong.

Japan's Izu Peninsula is home to delicious seafood, beautiful coastal scenery, and relaxing onsens. Here's how to plan a ...

HYUGA, Miyazaki -- Delicate blue-purple nemophila flowers, also known as "baby blue eyes," are at their best at a park in ...

But did you know that our beloved orchid became Singapore’s official National Flower 44 years ago on 15 Apr 1981? This iconic bloom was selected not just because it's pretty, but because it represents ...

Image: Pakutaso However, being a picturesque place means lots of people coming to take pictures, and Otaru, like many of Japan’s most popular tourism destinations, is struggling with issues related to ...

Now that spring has sprung, your house might be filled with the lovely smells of colourful flowers but do you know how to keep them fresher for longer? Whether you’ve bought yourself a floral ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Now that spring has sprung, your house might be filled with the lovely smells of colourful flowers but do you know how to keep them fresher for ...