Sharing arrangements of flowers shows our love,” says Carolyn Alter, Certified Associate 1 st Term Master, head teacher for Ohara School of Ikebana, Oregon Chapter and a frequent presenter at the ...

Hidden in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island, is a serene spot that transports visitors to Japan without leaving New England. This tranquil space offers a peaceful atmosphere filled with beautiful ...

While the building itself is more than impressive, it is surrounded by beautiful Japanese gardens. Part of the pavilion is built over a pond where you can see gorgeous reflections of the building.

Greenwich Park has long been hailed as one of the best places in London to see cherry blossom, so if you’re unable to travel to Japan for sakura season, catch a train to South London to take advantage ...

Once in a while a new hotel comes along with a splashy aesthetic that looks so good on Instagram you can’t help wondering how it could possibly live up to the hype.

Venice, Italy remains one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, and the wineries nearby aren't to be missed. Here ...

From Dubai to Dubrovnik, Beijing to Bucharest, these new hotels are urban, urbane, and completely wonderful. Whether you want to be social or solitary, go out or stay in, party or be pampered, these ...

There are tons of attractions to experience in Rockford. Here is our pick of the finest Airbnbs in Rockford to chill and ...

For many, sento are still a vital part of daily life in Japan, each governed by a strict set of customs. For centuries these gender-segregated bathhouses have acted as ritualistic community ...

Orlando is a collection of neighborhoods, each with its own personality. There are hipster hangouts, microbreweries, an elegant shopping neighborhood — and airboats through the wetlands where you ...

But experts know that the "garden" of diplomacy still requires active cultivation to keep it healthy. The Asahi Shimbun spoke with Ryan Shaffer, president of the Japan-America Society of ...