Japanese gardens are famous for their calmness and attention to detail, serving as a serene escape from the chaos of the ...

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

YASUGI, Shimane Prefecture—The Adachi Museum of Art’s picturesque gardens have defended their title as the best in Japan for the 22nd straight year, topping the Journal of Japanese Gardening ...

Over time, Japanese gardens have evolved to serve different ... his steam ships to collect beautiful stones from all around Japan and decorated the garden with them. Large isowatari (stepping ...

Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture has a 300-year history. To pass this legacy into the future, ...

Kurisu went back to Japan to study with master Kenzo Ogata. He returned to the US and started his landscaping career at the Portland Japanese Garden in 1968. Over the past 50 years, he has ...

In addition to saunas, yoga classes and massage treatments, Bow Sanctuary on Chuckanut Drive is known for its tranquil, ...

Portland, Oregon is a trendy city where you can order the best coffee in America. But above all, this Pacific Northwest destination is a prime location for outdoor and nature-loving visitors.

YASUGI, Shimane Prefecture--The accolades continue growing for the sprawling gardens ... were rated as Japan's best for the 21st consecutive year by the U.S.-based Journal of Japanese Gardening ...