Posts by Asashi Nakamura

With so many amazing places to choose from and so many online journals to sift through, deciding on your ideal destination, whether it's your first or second trip to Japan,…

Japanese gardens that may be found throughout the land of the rising sun were not constructed overnight. They've been around for a long time, but they still shine like they…

Everything has a story. How something got to where it is now. What transpired for something to be the way it is. When a confluence of events took place for…

Films. Who doesn’t love them, right? With streaming platforms everywhere, movies and series have never been as readily and easily accessible as today. Gone were the days when people had…

Not only are the Japanese people known for their beautiful Sakura, mouth-watering sushi, and majestic Mt. Fuji, they too are known for their high reverence for amulets. They have one…

Years and years of controversy and malicious looks. Those are some of the other things that the art of bonsai has been subject to, aside from the excitement that bonsai…

Having an English translation of ‘moss ball’, the Kokedama ain’t only intended for a poor man. It’s an all-around gardening technique suitable most for minimalistic spaces. It’s a beautiful way…

In the Japanese style of gardening, each aspect of the landscape design is seen as an important part of the overall functionality and aesthetic appeal of the final composition. Stepping…

San Mateo Central Park Japanese Tea Garden is considered one of the finest gardens on the territory of California state. A beautiful gemstone that represents the core values and aesthetics…

In Japan, there is consistent and celebrated respect towards miniature plants that are placed in a household setting. This is one of the aspects that is a highlight over in…

Gardeners in 2021 will look to steer away from the beaten path and instead opt for unconventional garden designs and practices. The key garden design trends for 2021 revolve around…