7 of the best trees for a Japanese garden Selecting trees for a Japanese garden, isn't necessarily about choosing species from a specific region. Although, that will help to create the aesthetic.

After Helen embraced the idea, President Taft believed the cherry blossom trees could serve another purpose beyond their obvious beauty-the President was hoping to forge a friendship with Japan ...

Ginkgo trees, to be precise. The ginkgo — a species native to China with fan-shaped leaves that turn a vibrant gold in the fall — is one of the oldest and most resilient trees on earth.

Japan’s love for its cherry blossom trees stretches all the way back to the 8th century, when strolling among the beautiful flowers was a favorite pastime of the aristocracy.

Circle of Life It's pretty interesting that trees affected by nuclear radiation grow in funky patterns and are still affected by material in the soil near Fukushima.

The trees were planted here in the 1950s and have become a major attraction ever since, especially with the emergence of photo-sharing social media sites like Instagram. Many locals and visitors ...