The buzzing city of Osaka is a real foodie paradise, as well as a gateway to some of the country’s top sights

Looking to bring the full panoply of autumn colour into your garden? Try a deciduous shrub, says Joe Swift

The quiet beauty of winter sets the stage in this garden, where topiary shapes and the borrowed landscape are the main performers

Amy McCormack, senior gardener at the National Trust’s Anglesey Abbey, on planting for winter colour and scent and protecting perennials from frost

Romantic planting with a sleek modern style creates a striking mix in this Hertfordshire garden

All things bright and beautiful at festive events round the UK this Christmas