Real Japanese Gardens
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We want people in and outside of Japan to not only enjoy the beauty of Japanese gardens but also understand where they come from and why they were built. Even more, we want the world to see the real Japanese garden culture behind guide books and picture-perfect gardens.
Real Japanese Gardens
1w ago
Our newest eBook has been published! Learn more about the fascinating landscape garden Sankei-en in Yokohama ..read more
Real Japanese Gardens
1w ago
Wisteria Splendor at Ashikaga Flower Park When it comes to experiencing the breathtaking beauty of Wisteria floribunda, commonly known as “Fuji” in Japanese, Ashikaga Flower Park stands out as a ..read more
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1M ago
When one thinks of Japanese gardens, the image of delicate cherry blossoms in full bloom often comes to mind. While cherry blossoms certainly hold a special place in Japanese culture ..read more
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2M ago
Of course the cherry blossom is very much better known than the plum blossom I mentioned in a previous blog post. And yes, it is really great to stand under ..read more
Real Japanese Gardens
2M ago
I always point out that the regular Japanese garden is not flat. Most of them, even the tiniest ones, have at least one small mound. Fascinating was that, during my ..read more
Real Japanese Gardens
2M ago
It is the end of February and we already hit the time of plum blossoms with only one month left until famous cherry blossom season starts! Today I want to ..read more
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8M ago
by Nigel Spaven Add a Touch of Japanese Style to Your Garden – 30 Simple IdeasMs Yin & Mr Yang’s Garden Design Book Index A new, self-published book about how ..read more
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10M ago
The Rikugien garden was initially built by Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu from 1695 until 1702. In 1868 it was purchased by Iwasaki Yataro who remodeled the garden to his needs but kept ..read more
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11M ago
Let me tell you a story today. For emptying my mind, I am often scrolling through Instagram without paying much attention to the captions of videos or photos. Sometimes, however ..read more
Real Japanese Gardens
1y ago
Hi there! You’re in Tokyo? Maybe staying at Tokyo Family Stay’s Conoe Sanbancho’s Apartment?And you would like to see a park or garden? Then let’s go for a walk! A ..read more