Japanese Garden History: From Courtly Ponds to Meditative Rock and Naturalistic Stroll Gardens
Explore how Japan’s evolving society shaped centuries of garden design To truly appreciate Japanese gardens, one must also understand the historical currents that shaped them. Over time, changes in power, philosophy, and daily life transformed garden design—each era leaving a distinct imprint on the landscape. We begin in the Heian period (794–1185), when Japan’s imperial […]