Japanese black bean, cloves and cinnamon; a fermented pineapple drink with orange, ginger and chamomile; and a botanic nonalcoholic red wine with blueberry, strawberry, pomegranate, tomato, cloves and ...

Star anise is a striking spice, both in appearance and taste. In Cantonese, it is called bat gok (eight angles, or corners), although it sometimes has more or fewer than eight points making up the ...

From garlic mustard to tree-of-heaven, a UConn educator shares tips on removing invasive plant species from spring gardens.

Take inspiration from Japan's legacy of outdoor design and transform your garden into an oasis that breathes relaxation with ...

A shrub like the Japanese spiraea produces clusters of small, beautiful flowers, but also has a fairly aggressive root system that can do harm to your roses. "Fast-growing shrubs usually have ...

Nintendo has started inviting customers in Japan to preorder the Switch 2 from its online store, but it seems scammers are trying to ruin the fun. In a machine-translated post on X, Nintendo ...

The Embassy of Japan in Barbados has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Programme for Research Students. Nationals of Barbados, Antigua and ...

The Hudson Valley is home to hardiness zones 6a through 7b, which provides a great climate for many deer-resistant plants. Deer are more likely to stay away from poisonous and fragrant plants ...

Vivid tree peonies are at their best at Mobara tree peony garden in the city of Mobara, Chiba Prefecture. The site is surrounded by a woodland area wh･･･ ...

China has escalated its war of words by branding American and Japanese destroyers as 'enemy vessels.' The People's Liberation Army made the unprecedented peacetime move in an information display ...

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Here are seven plants that are especially well suited to balcony planting. Before you begin planting, assess your balcony for a few specific criteria. First, gauge the weight limit; containers ...