The city of Kyoto in Japan is home to one of the world's most famous called Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. The 16-square-kilometre area is made up nearly entirely of moso bamboo and has several ...

The kimono is the most famous garment worn in Japan. Kimono literally means ... Friends of Winter” – pine tree, plum tree and bamboo – are auspicious as they symbolise longevity ...

“Like a little meditation?” I venture. “Exactly,” he replies, emphatically, validating our shared moment of mindfulness.