The small, shallow dishes that house bonsai trees are sized to inhibit root growth. Larger pots would hold more soil and ...

This year, he expects to process enough wood to heat about a dozen homes through the long, wet winter here. The solar panels ...

Who doesn't love a Japanese garden? The peace, harmony and beauty of these spaces is appealing to so many of us. Whether ...

Ancient history and sophisticated modern technology mingle seamlessly in Japan and together create some Japan landmarks not ...

Visitors looking for the "real Japan" may find it on a new long trail two hours from Tokyo that shows off the country's ...

At its best, travel provides moments that remain etched in your memory for a lifetime. This could include occasions when ...

The math that describes the branching pattern of trees in nature also holds for trees depicted in art—and may even underlie ...

Researchers found a hidden mathematical rule in tree-like art. Branch thickness follows a predictable ratio, making trees recognizable.

Don’t worry: It’s general enough to apply to the rest of Japan. But for busy people ... and away from potential falling debris from trees, buildings, overhead wires or overpasses.

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

Last year’s average fall temperature was 1.39 degrees higher than normal. Although temperatures have fluctuated, the average temperature of autumn in Japan has risen by 1.43 degrees over the ...

The number of births of Japanese children in the first half of ... If this pace continues, the country’s annual birth count will fall below 700,000 for the first time since 1947, when ...