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Suzhou is renowned for having the most beautiful examples of classic Chinese gardens. Don looked at one of the largest, called Zhuo Zheng Yuan or Humble Administrator's Garden. Designed in the 16th century, it makes great use of water with...

Japanese Cherry Blossom The cherry blossom is the symbol of Japan, as well as being the symbol of spring. The blooming is celebrated in Japan with cherry blossom festivals, which are an attraction for both...

Japanese Chins Breed: Japanese ChinTemperament: independent, lap dogCost: $300 plusLifespan: 10 yearsRecommended for: older people, singles and families with older childrenDumpage rate: lowPopularity: increasing, ranks 83 out of 174 breeds in AustraliaMaintenance: low to medium AppearanceThe...

Don visited some houses to find out how the Japanese actually live. The first was a 20 year old country house, and the second a town house in Kyoto. ...

Don visited Mr Kazuo Miyashita, who is a shop owner dealing in rice and Japanese sweets. He is also a fowl hobbyist, and for the last 15 years has bred around 50 different kinds of chickens, including the...

Don visited a pet shop in Tokyo and found that it was very different from Australian pet shops. It was full of snakes, every sort of lizard, huge tortoises, turtles, chameleons and colourful horned toads. There were enormous...

One of the most memorable things about Japan for Don was the roofs. Mostly constructed of fired clay tile, they are made with the most incredible precision. The roof shown in our segment was was made of a...

While in Japan, Don looked at some astonishing, hi-tech toilets. Top of the range was the INAX Satis 118A, costing Yen 280,000 plus installation (around A$4,000). The first thing you notice about this toilet is...

The Kea (Nestor notabilis) is an alpine parrot that lives in the high country of the South Island of New Zealand. It is a drab, olive green colour, with bright orangey red underneath the wings. Keas are opportunistic feeders accused...

Don met with Tara Atkinson-Renton, Head of the New Zealand Native Section at Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch. Tara showed Don around the Kiwi Breeding Unit (KBU), which houses three kiwis, a...