Hakonechloa macra, more commonly known as Hakone grass or Japanese forest grass, is native to the mountainous regions of Japan. The bamboo-like stems grow in elegant cascades that dance in the ...

If you’ve ever clicked on a list of the most beautiful forests, chances are good that you’ve seen a photo of Sagano Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, Japan. Find out why it’s such a tourist draw.

Bamboo forests cover 37 million hectares - making up only 1% of the world’s forests - so the chances of visiting one make it quite a memorable experience. The city of Kyoto in Japan is home to ...

MUKO, Kyoto Prefecture--The leafy pathway through a bamboo forest in the Arashiyama area of Kyoto is popular with tourists. ... A series about Japanese-Americans and their memories of World War II.

Traditionally, the intent to fuse architecture and nature has always been present in Japanese culture, But this contemporary Buddhist temple boldly sends bamboo soaring towards the sky. The space ...

In the Garden Ornamental grasses are a necessity in any sunny mixed border, where they add texture, form, color, sound and movement. It’s more difficult to integrate grasses into the shade ...