Aside from the usual life stressors that accompany being a thirty-something woman in America in 2025, I was struggling to ...

The Japanese tea ceremony is deeply rooted in the ideals of Zen Buddhism, but the current matcha hype has little to do with ...

The Southwest Portland garden will give another two hours of free admission Jan. 10 following the Jan. 8 shooting in the ...

Social media has turned traditional Japanese matcha into a commercial trend, though its roots lie in Zen Buddhism. A scholar ...

The artist-designer swapped city bustle for a hilltop home in Higashiyama — it mirrors his Zen approach to life ...

On your next visit to Japan, skip Tokyo and Kyoto in favor of the less touristy region of Hokuriku, where ancient craft and ...

The plant filled space surrounding a Japanese teahouse, acts as a buffer zone. Filtering out everyday reality and readying ...

Experience a serene blend of instrumental music and calming visuals inspired by a Japanese rock garden. Gentle piano, soothing strings, and subtle nature sounds accompany the tranquil image of stacked ...

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens will welcome returning guests and new visitors alike with a plethora of exciting, culturally-enriched programming, from adult workshops and classes to art exhibits ...

BAR Studio's design for its public spaces and 217 guest rooms was influenced by this unique location, combining sleek, urban materials with planting and hand-crafted details that bring in elements of ...

In a world obsessed with perfection, Wabi-Sabi invites us to slow down and appreciate what is worn, imperfect, and quietly beautiful. This ancient Japanese philosophy teaches that life's charm often ...

Japanese sand gardens, or karesansui, are famous for their minimalist beauty and meditative purpose. These gardens use sand, rocks, and gravel to create landscapes that symbolize nature. They are not ...