Celebrate Mother's Day with a glimpse of life in a Japanese old house garden and the simple joys that come with it.

The U.S.-based publication, better known in Japan as Sukiya Living Magazine, considers about 1,000 Japanese ... tei house in Tokyo’s Katsushika Ward in third place. Four other gardens in Shimane ...

Over time, Japanese gardens have evolved to serve different ... permanent highlights to be enjoyed year-round include the Fukiage Chaya tea house, where you can enjoy a cup of matcha with wagashi ...

The tea house serves tea and Japanese refreshments. The garden has proven a respite for many travelers, who enjoy the beauty of the well-maintained grounds, the sculptures and the gardens.