Today I’m going to talk about how we can gain some insight into balance and composition in Japanese gardens through looking at Hiran-Niwa...

Front Yard Japanese Garden Many people are drawn to the Japanese garden for a variety of reasons. Some love the tranquility and serenity...

Osaka is an often-overlooked area for Japanese gardens and traditional culture, but having lived there for so many years I thought it was...

With a topic like how to add Japanese garden design principles into your garden you need to look for natural inspiration from somewhere....

There are a few misconceptions that we have about Japanese gardens. Just like the many “sushi” restaurants that clutter suburban plazas...

Kyoto Rock Garden If you are looking to do something a little different with your garden I recommend an introduction to Japanese garden...

Mimurodo-ji Japanese Garden Pavillion Years ago when I first began studying Japanese garden design in Japan, I learned how Japanese...

Cherry blossom trees, or sakura, are definitely a major symbol of Japan. But from having visited a countless number of Japanese gardens...

modern rustic Japanese garden I have found that by adding modern and rustic elements into the garden we can balance a natural lifestyle...

Japanese Stone Garden This is a question that often comes up when talking about Zen rock gardens and other types of Japanese gardens. I...

Whether you are designing your own garden or looking for ways to better appreciate a garden, this complete guide to small Japanese...

Daisen Japanese Garden in Autumn Daisen Park Japanese Garden (大仙公園　日本庭園) is located in Southern Osaka in the city of Sakai. This...

“Fudaraku Garden” in Shitennoji Temple One of Japan’s oldest temple’s in Osaka houses a unique Japanese rock garden, or karesansui, in...

Residential Japanese Gardens: Ideas From Japan Having spent many years in Japan I have begun to understand some important landscape...

Japanese Garden at Shitennoji Temple I encourage everyone to take the time to visit this hidden away Japanese garden in the center of...

The Yoshino area of Nara is famous for its beautiful mountains of cherry blossom trees. Contrary to popular belief, although a symbol of...

Having lived in Japan for many years and visited a variety of Japanese gardens I often wondered how these types of gardens are different...

The main purpose of a Japanese garden is to bring harmony between our busy daily lives and nature. It is a space that celebrates the...

Nijo Castle is home to a few impressive Japanese gardens; the Ninomaru Garden, the Honmaru Garden, and Seiryu-en Garden. I have visited...

Japanese Garden Design As human beings we all have the desire to bring nature into our busy lives. The Japanese garden serves as a space...