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Shunmyo Masuno creates gardens that blend Zen philosophy with contemporary design. Here are his favourite green spaces in Tokyo – from cherry blossom havens to historical treasures. Tokyo runs on pure ...

Please always refer to the latest government advice before booking travel and departing on any trip. Tokyo is a city of contrast. While life in this modern metropolis is vibrant and busy, people ...

Tokyo Tower’s alternative to the usual summer beer gardens kicks off the outdoor drinking season with a double dose of whisky highball festivals. Head to the terrace at the base of the tower for a ...

Cherry blossoms, history, waterfalls, and more await travelers in these not-so-secret gardens. New Otani Hotel Tokyo's vast garden is home to rock gardens, tree fossils, an active koi pond, and a vast ...

Kyoto and Tokyo reflect two contrasting visions of urban development shaped by distinct landscape regulations and design philosophies. Kyoto's strict preservation laws protect its historical scenery, ...

TOKYO -- A private garden in the Tokyo suburban city of Nishitokyo has been designated as a protected area under a national strategy to preserve biodiversity. The roughly 200-square-meter "O's Garden" ...