Almost 70 years ago, on 6 August 1945, the U.S. dropped the atomic bomb “Little Boy” over Hiroshima. It killed some 200,000 people and caused incalculable long-term damage. Yet, just two miles from ...

Saitama Prefecture might be known abroad for its connection to famous anime like "Lucky Star" and "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day," but it’s better known in traditional art circles as a modern ...

If you love trees but don’t have space for them, bonsai is for you. With bonsai, you can grow mature trees that stay small and live for generations. It's an art form that brings the grandeur of large ...

Bonsai gardens offer peace and creativity. You can grow tiny trees in pots, shaping them like forests. Native Indian trees are perfect for this. Peepal, Banyan, and Imli are ideal choices. Use a ...

A 250-year-old Sargent juniper from Saitama City, Japan. The plant stands 28 inches tall. Courtesy of Jonathan Singer. Three years ago, I was introduced to Jonathan Singer, a podiatrist from Bayonne, ...

Looking for a way to bring peace, greenery, and creativity into your space, without needing a full garden? A bonsai garden might be the perfect answer. Compact, meditative, and endlessly charming, ...

The Bird of Paradise you want is NOT the best one to grow in your house If you love trees but don’t have space for them, bonsai is for you. With bonsai, you can grow mature trees that stay small and ...