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How to embrace Japan’s micro-seasons in your own garden
Observing fleeting seasonal changes goes hand in hand with gardening – and bring about a profound sense of calm In Japan, people eat, sleep and wear the seasons, from elegant kimono motifs to petal-shaped sweets and festivals dedicated to nature’s spectacular displays. Unlike its western equivalent, Japan’s ancient agricultural calendar is governed not solely by…