Ponds in the Japanese garden（池・流れ 日本庭園）
Explore the meaning, design, and evolution of ponds in Japanese gardens In Japanese garden design, ponds are essential. They reflect the sky, guide the visitor’s eye, and hold deep symbolic meaning. According to the Sakuteiki, the oldest Japanese gardening manual, a proper garden must include water, rocks, and plants. Without water, a garden feels incomplete. […]