Japanese Garden

In Japanese gardens, composition follows from placement of the first stone; all elements and plantings become interconnected. These eight essays on Kyoto gardens similarly begin with keen description and build into richly meditative excursions into art, Buddhism, nature, and science. Landscape architect Marc Keane shows how Japanese gardens are both a microcosm of the natural universe and a clear expression of our humanity, mirroring how we think, worship, and organize our lives and communities.

Japanese by birth but transplanted to Europe in adulthood, Miki Sakamoto has spent a lifetime tending her garden and reflecting on its mysteries. Why do primulas bloom in snow? Do the trees really ‘talk’ to one another? What are the blackbirds saying today? And is there a mindful way to deal with an aphid infestation? From rising early to walk barefoot on the grass each morning, to afternoons and evenings spent sipping tea in her gazebo or watching fireflies as she recalls her childhood in Japan, Sakamoto shares observations from a life spent in contemplation – and cultivation – of nature.

There are no specific rules for enjoying Japanese gardens.

How to Turn Your Garden Japanese - 11 Simple & Easy Ways to Do It is a book that has been specifically written to provide knowledge, inspiration and practical ideas and tips for turning your garden Japanese.

イギリスからアメリカ、日本、パラオ。三十代のダメ男とぽんこつ男の子ロボットの冒険を描く、抱きしめたいほどかわいくて切ない物語。ベルリン国際映画祭で「映画化したい一冊」に選ばれ、世界中がタング