Their lush, glossy leaves and stunning flowers make Camellias a must-have for any Zen garden. Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) is a beloved flower in Japanese culture, symbolizing ...

The garden's layout invites you to take a stroll slowly and appreciate everything. The Adachi Museum of Art marries ...

While their incarceration had long-lasting negative effects, Japantown was able to persevere as a hub for Japanese culture. Today, it is one of three remaining Japantowns in the United States.

Happily, the retreat is unlike a typical (and typically austere) Japanese temple stay ... I will also take with me a deeper understanding of Zen culture, renewed energy, and the intention to ...

The Japanese tea ceremony, also called chanoyu or sado, is a traditional cultural activity that centers around the ceremonial preparation and presentation of matcha, powdered green tea. This ceremony ...

This course examines how the religious and philosophical traditions of Zen, originally a Buddhist practice of meditation, have become intertwined with Japanese aesthetic principles. It will focus on ...

A Japanese-themed floral exhibit, "The Way of Flowers: Orchid Ikebana," will soon debut at the Myriad Botanical Gardens in ...

A walking tour can be the best way to explore Japan, following the footsteps of pilgrims & exploring wilderness trails, encountering Zen gardens & onsen baths, historic temples and tea houses.

But the Samurai's role in Japanese culture is much more complex than that. They were deeply engaged with Zen Buddhism and Noh Theatre, and sponsored haiku poetry. After their role in Japan's ...