ShizenStyleJun 27, 20197 minFront Yard Japanese Garden LandscapingFront Yard Japanese Garden Many people are drawn to the Japanese garden for a variety of reasons. Some love the tranquility and serenity...
ShizenStyleMar 14, 20192 minHow to Add Japanese Garden Design Principles Into Your GardenWith a topic like how to add Japanese garden design principles into your garden you need to look for natural inspiration from somewhere....
ShizenStyleMar 14, 20194 minFarmhouse Porches and Japanese Engawa VerandasFarmhouse porches and Japanese engawa verandas have many similar characteristics. Both stem from a common cultural trait of enjoying life...
ShizenStyleMar 14, 20196 minWhat 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...
ShizenStyleMar 14, 20195 minWhat 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...
ShizenStyleMar 14, 20199 minThe Complete Guide to Small Japanese GardensWhether you are designing your own garden or looking for ways to better appreciate a garden, this complete guide to small Japanese...
ShizenStyleMar 12, 20197 minThe Main Differences Between Chinese and Japanese GardensHaving lived in Japan for many years and visited a variety of Japanese gardens I often wondered how these types of gardens are different...
ShizenStyleMar 11, 20195 minWhat 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,...
ShizenStyleMar 3, 20195 minWhat 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....
ShizenStyleFeb 18, 201913 minDesigning 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...
ShizenStyleFeb 13, 201915 minJapanese Garden Design: A Helpful Illustrated GuideAs 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...
ShizenStyleFeb 12, 20194 minThe Impressive Japanese Gardens of Nijo CastleNijo Castle is home to a few impressive Japanese gardens; the Ninomaru Garden, the Honmaru Garden, and Seiryu-en Garden. I have visited...
ShizenStyleFeb 12, 20195 minWhat 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...
ShizenStyleFeb 11, 20194 minA Unique Japanese Garden in Yoshino: Chikurin-in, GunpoenThe Yoshino area of Nara is famous for its beautiful mountains of cherry blossom trees. Contrary to popular belief, although a symbol of...
ShizenStyleFeb 8, 20193 minJapanese Garden in Shitennoji Temple – Gokuraku-Jodo GardenI encourage everyone to take the time to visit this hidden away Japanese garden in the center of Osaka City. It really is a quiet...
ShizenStyleFeb 7, 201911 minResidential 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...
ShizenStyleFeb 6, 20193 minJapanese 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...
ShizenStyleFeb 5, 20194 minDaisen 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...
ShizenStyleFeb 3, 201910 minThe 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...
ShizenStyleJan 30, 20199 minThe Complete Guide to Small Japanese GardensWhether you are designing your own garden or looking for ways to better appreciate a garden, this complete guide to small Japanese...