An inside look into Japanese Garden, culture in Houston Rose-Ann Aragon, Reporter Japanese Gardens showcases rich culture HOUSTON – While the Olympics may be an ocean and a few thousand miles away from Texas, Houston has a unique gem to help Houstonians and visitors experience the beauty of Japanese culture. Not too far of a walk from the Sam Houston Monument is the Japanese Garden, a peaceful oasis carefully crafted and maintained through a unique partnership between the City of Houston, Hermann Park and Houston’s Japanese sister city, Chiba. The entrance to the Japanese Garden is marked...