citrus, fruit, japan, japanese culture, japanese food, orange, tachibana

Japan’s Tachibana Fruit, Once Revered by Royals and Poets, Now Endangered

In Japan, the variety of flora and fauna can be quite enticing. It is home to several exquisite flowers and fruits that are not so popular outside the country. One such example is the Japanese orange variant called tachibana. It is a citrus fruit that tastes unique, unlike a typical orange that you might buy ...

Max Lu

Tachibana citrus tree in front of temple, Japan

Orange: Travel Our Enchanting Planet by Uplifting Color

“Orange is red brought nearer to humanity by yellow.” Wassily Kandinsky.  Our world is an incredible place to explore, travel to, or just open your eyes and heart up to. Orange is a color that represents energy, vitality, cheer, excitement, adventure, warmth, and good health. It is an amazing design, when you stop to think ...

Jessica Kneipp

A man holding a sky lantern looking into the flame.