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The Shizen Style Blog has foundations in Japanese aesthetics and culture, with topics surrounding Japanese gardens, photography, flow state and creativity, Ikigai (life purpose), as well as product reviews that help us figure out what's worth our time, attention, and money.

How to Add Japanese Garden Design Principles Into Your Garden

Mar 14, 2019
2 min

How to Add Japanese Garden Design Principles Into Your Garden

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

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The Top 5 Myths About Japanese Gardens

Mar 14, 2019
4 min

The Top 5 Myths About Japanese Gardens

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

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An Introduction to Japanese Garden Design Principles

Mar 14, 2019
3 min

An Introduction to Japanese Garden Design Principles

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

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What are the Basic Japanese Garden Structures?

Mar 14, 2019
7 min

What are the Basic Japanese Garden Structures?

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

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The Complete Guide to Small Japanese Gardens

Mar 13, 2019
9 min

The Complete Guide to Small Japanese Gardens

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

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A Unique Japanese Garden in Yoshino: Chikurin-in, Gunpoen

Mar 12, 2019
4 min

A Unique Japanese Garden in Yoshino: Chikurin-in, Gunpoen

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

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The Main Differences Between Chinese and Japanese Gardens

Mar 12, 2019
7 min

The Main Differences Between Chinese and Japanese Gardens

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

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What is the main purpose of Japanese gardens?

Mar 12, 2019
6 min

What is the main purpose of Japanese gardens?

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...

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What Flowers are Used in a Japanese Garden?

Mar 11, 2019
5 min

What Flowers are Used in a Japanese Garden?

A Modern Japanese Garden with Many Flowers This is a very common question I get asked when talking about or designing a Japanese garden,...

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What is a Japanese Stroll Garden? (The Essential Guide)

Mar 11, 2019
6 min

What is a Japanese Stroll Garden? (The Essential Guide)

When you mention ‘Japanese garden’ everyone has his or her own image of what that is. In fact, there a variety of different styles of...

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