Who doesn't love a Japanese garden? The peace, harmony and beauty of these spaces is appealing to so many of us. Whether ...

Visitors looking for the "real Japan" may find it on a new long trail two hours from Tokyo that shows off the country's ...

Boxwood has been a popular evergreen plant for hedging or topiary for centuries. However, more people are seeking boxwood ...

Growers often train branches to grow into desired shapes by wrapping them first with protective raffia, then with bonsai wire ...

MD&A Architects and studio ADAPL collaboratively design a habitat of calm and culture—a duplex apartment that delicately ...

The Japanese firm's $14.9bn (£12bn) takeover was blocked by President Joe Biden on national security grounds. To pay off betting debts, the translator stole millions from LA Dodgers pitcher ...

Japanese curry rice does not spring to mind as an obvious example, which is a shame because Japanese curry is unique in its approach and appeal. Japanese curry, or “kare” (カレー) in Japanese, is a ...

A VALUABLE and interesting contribution to the study of the formation of carbohydrates in the foliage leaf is contained in a paper, by Mr. John Parkin, published in The Biochemical Journal (vol.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Thursday ...

In late December Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi visited China, where he took part in a series of meetings with his counterpart Wang Yi and other Chinese officials. The trip gave the ...

TOKYO -- Japan welcomed a record 36.87 million tourists in 2024, up 47.1% from the previous year thanks to the weak yen, according to data released Wednesday by the Japan National Tourism ...