The small, shallow dishes that house bonsai trees are sized to inhibit root growth. Larger pots would hold more soil and ...

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Mochi, a delicate and springy treat from Japan, embodies a blend of tradition and modernity. Known for centuries, mochi is ...

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Originating in China thousands of years ago, bonsai was later adapted by Japanese growers who further developed it into the bonsai we know today. Bonsai cultivation is an art and ancient practice ...

Growers often train branches to grow into desired shapes by wrapping them first with protective raffia, then with bonsai wire ...

For 35 years, Kamui Mintara (Playground of the Gods), by Ainu sculptor Nuburi Toko and his son Shusei, has stood on Burnaby Mountain as a testament to the “goodwill” between Burnaby and its sister ...

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Japanese Art History à la Takashi Murakami” at Gagosian’s Mayfair branch in London showcases the Japanese polymathic artist in remix mode as he updates important pieces from his country’s artistic ...