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Kazuo Watanabe

Kazuo WATANABE

As a forest instructor, he spreads knowledge about trees and explains the natural environment, and teaches at NHK Culture Center, Mainichi Culture Center, Yomiuri Culture, NHK Gakuen, and others. He is the author of "Trees in Parks and Shrines," "15 Mysteries to Enjoy Roadside Trees," "Why Do Hydrangeas Collect Aluminum Poison in Their Leaves? Completed the graduate course at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. Doctor of Agriculture.

11.14Fri 2025

Yurinoki, the "Mother of Japan's Street Trees," From Shinjuku Gyoen to the rest of the country What kind of tree was sought by the urban modernization of the Meiji era?

A spacious park with large trees to admire. Shinjuku Gyoen is one such park where you can take a pleasant stroll. Shinjuku Gyoen is located in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo [...].

10.7Tue 2025

Why have non-native conifers taken root in Inokashira Park? How to enjoy the forest living in the city

Some of you may make it a routine to take a walk in a park for your health or to refresh your mind. The word "park" is used in a word [...].

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