If you are keen to emulate some Japanese garden ideas in your own backyard, the easiest place to start is with some new tree ...

March in Osaka, Kyoto, and the Kansai region is packed with exciting events, from popular anime and character-themed ...

March marks the transition into spring, bringing warmer days and a host of seasonal events. From plum and cherry blossom ...

Enjoy the Mainichi Shimbun's "spot the difference" puzzle. The rules are simple: find the seven differences between the two pictures. (Illustrations by Yoshitaka Hirayama, Tokyo Design Team) Click ...

February is an ideal time to care for Japanese maples in the garden, known for their enchanting branches and vibrant foliage. Despite the garden's still wintry conditions, these trees need timely ...

"Always aim to take as little off as possible to lessen the stress on the tree – you can always remove more the following year." To safely prune Japanese acers during February, Ned recommends ...

This homemade syrup is made from ume plums, sugar, and time, creating a rich and flavorful concentrate perfect for mixing with water, soda, or even cocktails. Sudachi Posted: February 20, 2025 ...

The trees planted were carefully selected to include species suitable for the local environment, such as sidr and jujube trees, Assyrian plum, mulberry, Indian almond, lemon, tamarind, and other plant ...

British Columbia has launched a new $10-million fund to help tree fruit farmers facing proposed U.S. tariffs on the heels of years of devastatingly low crop yields. A statement from the Ministry ...

Plum trees are seen blooming in Kitakyushu's Kokurakita Ward on Feb. 13, 2025. (Mainichi/Takashi Kamiiriki) KITAKYUSHU -- Plum trees have finally started blooming in the southwestern Japan city of ...