When people mention going to Japan for hanami (flower-watching in Japanese), one would usually think of sakura or cherry blossoms. But there are also other equally beautiful flowers that bloom ...

As Japan’s northernmost prefecture, Hokkaido has the country’s coldest winters. That, of course, means what sort of outdoor activities are feasible depends on the time of year, and so in its visitor ...

Creating a Zen garden is a wonderful way to cultivate a peaceful and serene space in your backyard. Japanese gardens are renowned for their tranquility, elegance, and harmony with nature.

Start Flowers, a Japanese flower company that primarily does anime collaborations, revealed a new flower arrangement based on the virtual idol Hatsune Miku. The flowers are only available for purchase ...

As spring approaches, Japanese people wait in anticipation for the cherry blossoms to come into bloom. The flowering of the cherries, or sakura in Japanese, signal the end of winter and get people ...

How would you describe Japanese cherry blossoms - ‘sakura’? A pretty pink flower? A sign of spring? A symbol of Japan? While all of these statements are true, they don't quite paint the whole picture.

This big flower has a big stink.Titan arum, also known as the corpse flower, has a large blossom and even larger stench. It bloomed this weekend in central Japan.It measures 7 1/2 feet tall and 3 feet ...

Candy Williams Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 6:00 a.m. | Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 6:00 a.m. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ fall flower show is like the season itself ­— a brief but welcome respite ...

Flower fans in Hanoi will have the chance to enjoy thousands of exotic fresh flowers from Japan when an exhibition dedicated to the blooms opens in the city on Thursday, December 19. Flower fans in ...