The northern Japanese island of Hokkaido is experiencing a wave of innovative gardening, based on using perennials. Here we meet an engaging and articulate garden professional, Sachi Tanabe, who talks us through local garden culture; she includes an interview with Sayuki Ueno, a pioneer in developing garden tourism.

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https://en.hokkaido-garden.jp/garden01.html