Ugh. Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii) sneers at neglect and tolerates drought. To top it off, there are some much nicer colorful cultivars out there in hues of chartreuse and burgundy.

And especially if you love a bit of drama. The deep red-burgundy leaves of Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii) will be a hit, but watch out for thorns! You can keep its enthusiastic growth at ...

Researchers have found that the taller the Japanese black pine trees (Pinus thunbergii) along the coast, the deeper their roots penetrate the ground. Deeper roots make trees more resistant to ...

The U.S. Geological Survey put the quake’s preliminary magnitude at 6.8. The Japan Meteorological Agency said it had an intensity of lower 5 on the Japanese scale of 0 to 7. The quake began at ...

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Japanese curry rice does not spring to mind as an obvious example, which is a shame because Japanese curry is unique in its approach and appeal. Japanese curry, or “kare” (カレー) in Japanese, is a ...

With international cinema becoming more and more accessible through streaming platforms, Japanese films have garnered global recognition for their cultural richness and refreshing storytelling ...

Barberry, a bright shrub with sour red berries, has long held a place in traditional medicine. Now, modern science is catching up, revealing its ability to stabilize blood sugar levels - a game ...