Once Japan’s Imperial capital, the city has been a spiritual and cultural epicentre for more than a thousand years. That ...

As far back as the 14th century, the lush backyard of the contemporary Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo was called Tsubakiyama, or ...

Last spring, the Japan National Tourism Organization reported back-to-back months with more than 3 million inbound visitors, ...

Follow an ancient promenade, once trodden by monks and deep thinkers, now dotted with historic temples, pretty gardens and charming little shops.

When you're visiting Kyoto with kids, be sure to read this detailed Kyoto with kids itinerary for 2 days (or more). Don't ...

The M.S. Hershey Conservatory is the jewel in the garden’s crown, a glass palace housing tropical plants that would wither at ...

The Japanese Garden achieves something remarkable—it transports you thousands of miles away while somehow also feeling ...

He himself spent four years studying in Kyoto. Calling all photographers ... Photo by Kevin Legnon. The Zen garden, also known as a rock garden, is usually relatively small and consists of ...

In this article, we’ll show you seven rock garden designs that you’ll love, combining creativity with practicality. Japanese Zen rock gardens are classic examples of minimalism and harmony. They ...

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“That rock and roll, eh? It might hibernate from time to time and sink back into the swamp...But it’s always waiting there just around the corner ready to make its way back through the sludge ...

Renowned for its cultural heritage and peaceful landscapes, Kyoto makes for an ideal meditative destination. The city is home to some of the most tranquil rock gardens, which are perfect for ...