keys to japanese garden composition | hira-niwa or "flat gardens"
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...
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ShizenStyle
- Jun 27, 2019
- 7 min
Front Yard Japanese Garden Landscaping
Front Yard Japanese Garden Many people are drawn to the Japanese garden for a variety of reasons. Some love the tranquility and serenity...
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ShizenStyle
- 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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ShizenStyle
- Mar 14, 2019
- 4 min
Farmhouse Porches and Japanese Engawa Verandas
Farmhouse porches and Japanese engawa verandas have many similar characteristics. Both stem from a common cultural trait of enjoying life...
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ShizenStyle
- Mar 14, 2019
- 6 min
What is a Modern Rustic Garden?
modern rustic Japanese garden I have found that by adding modern and rustic elements into the garden we can balance a natural lifestyle...
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ShizenStyle
- Mar 13, 2019
- 5 min
What kinds of rocks are used in Japanese gardens?
Japanese Stone Garden This is a question that often comes up when talking about Zen rock gardens and other types of Japanese gardens. I...
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ShizenStyle
- 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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ShizenStyle
- 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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ShizenStyle
- 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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ShizenStyle
- Mar 3, 2019
- 5 min
What Flowers are Used in a Japanese Garden?
This is a very common question I get asked when talking about or designing a Japanese garden, but not one that is easily answered....
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ShizenStyle
- Feb 17, 2019
- 13 min
Designing Your Wabi-Sabi Home and Garden
Wabi-sabi is a part of Japanese Aesthetics and philosophy that focuses on the appreciation of imperfection and impermanence. Although...
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ShizenStyle
- Feb 13, 2019
- 15 min
Japanese Garden Design: A Helpful Illustrated Guide
As human beings we all have the desire to bring nature into our busy lives. The Japanese garden serves as a space that allows us to...
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ShizenStyle
- Feb 12, 2019
- 4 min
The Impressive Japanese Gardens of Nijo Castle
Nijo Castle is home to a few impressive Japanese gardens; the Ninomaru Garden, the Honmaru Garden, and Seiryu-en Garden. I have visited...
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ShizenStyle
- Feb 11, 2019
- 5 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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ShizenStyle
- Feb 10, 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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ShizenStyle
- Feb 8, 2019
- 3 min
Japanese Garden in Shitennoji Temple – Gokuraku-Jodo Garden
I encourage everyone to take the time to visit this hidden away Japanese garden in the center of Osaka City. It really is a quiet...
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ShizenStyle
- Feb 7, 2019
- 11 min
Residential Japanese Gardens: Ideas From Japan
Having spent many years in Japan I have begun to understand some important landscape design principles for designing a residential...
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ShizenStyle
- Feb 6, 2019
- 3 min
Japanese Rock Garden: Fudaraku Garden in Osaka
One of Japan’s oldest temple’s in Osaka houses a unique Japanese rock garden, or karesansui, in Shitennoji. The “Fudaraku Garden” in...
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ShizenStyle
- Feb 5, 2019
- 4 min
Daisen Park – Osaka’s Hidden Japanese Strolling Garden
Daisen Park Japanese Garden (大仙公園 日本庭園) is located in Southern Osaka in the city of Sakai. This not-so-well-known beautiful Japanese...
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ShizenStyle
- Feb 3, 2019
- 10 min
The Complete Guide to Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban)
While living in Japan I became intrigued with these black houses and buildings that I began noticing everywhere. I saw this burnt wood...
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