Today is the third and last day of Japan Week in Vanderbilt Hall of Grand Central Terminal. The primary highlight is a Zen garden, offered as a respite for busy New Yorkers. Delineated in the space by ...

There is beauty and tranquillity to be found in Zen gardens. But these enigmatic spaces also express the highest truths of philosophy, write Steve John Powell and Angeles Marin Cabello. For most ...

Take a flight of discovery high above serene and meticulously designed Asian gardens, where nature and design harmonize in ...

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.

Seiko has always designed innovative timepieces that tap into different aspects of nature. Recently, it launched two new models that draw inspiration from elements found in Japanese gardens. This ...

When it comes to hospitality – known as omotenashi, an age-old reverence – you'll find that Japan's hotels and stays are top-notch, with a fine attention to detail and a deep-rooted sense of cultural ...