From today on, our new eBook about the daimyo garden Koishikawa Kōrakuen is available! This garden is one of the two most famous Japanese gardens in Tokyo. It is a perfect example for the strolling gardens (kayushiki teien) of the Edo period. Gardens of this time took elements of every...Continue Reading
In early August 2015, I visited the Adachi Museum of Art. Pictures of its gardens always appear here and there on the internet and I was always moved by the beauty of this not old, but old appearing garden. I set it on my garden bucket list.. Before sharing my...Continue Reading
In April, I showed two of Tokyos gardens to three German tourists. It was so much fun to explain the history behind the different garden styles and elements of the gardens! I love to talk about Japan! When people are interested and ask questions, it is best. I know they...Continue Reading