If you’re lucky enough to have a garden in a big city, you learn to accept the fact that while you’re out there, you’re in ...

What is shou sugi ban? Shou sugi ban is an ancient Japanese technique for waterproofing and preserving wood. It involves ...

After 20 years of growth, some of the ever-widening, 40-foot-tall Leyland cypress trees running along my backyard property line are blocking the walkway.

Japan is not having it, with the throngs of tourists overtaking its most popular cities, such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. The ...

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As the heat of summer fades and cooler autumn breezes sweep in, September is an ideal time to revamp your Southern California ...

When you spot a Japanese beetle, pluck it from the plant it’s been nibbling on and dunk it into the water bucket. Repeat the ...

In Singapore, where public housing renovations have mandates, an architecture team cheated the system with artificial design ...

To celebrate its 35th Anniversary, learn how INFINITI honored its Japanese heritage and roots at Monterey Car Week 2024.

"There are tons of cheap abandoned homes in Japan, but this one is the cheapest one I've come across in the vicinity of Tokyo ...