Kenroku-en in Kanazawa What’s behind the Three Great Gardens of Japan (Nihon Sanmeien)?Why were they chosen and what makes them great? We will explore this in the following article. Japanese people love top lists since ancient times. Very important is...
When I browse through the garden bubble on my Instagram, one topic that keeps popping up is: should we use cherry laurel or not? At least in central Europe this question is vividly discussed. We now know that cherry laurel...
Japan’s springtime showcases more than cherry blossoms. Following this iconic bloom, you will soon find another flower spectacle, painting landscapes with vibrant hues of pink, red, and white—the alluring azalea. From traditional gardens to tranquil parks, Japan has numerous destinations...
Nakamura Ryoji 灰釉掛分藤絵抹茶茶碗 This is a matcha tea bowl with a wisteria flower by Kiyomizu-yaki potter Nakamura Ryoji. Wisteria flowers, with their long, swaying tassels and many blossoms, also appear in the Tale of Genji picture scrolls, and have been...
Of course the cherry blossom is very much better known than the plum blossom I mentioned in a previous blog post. And yes, it is really great to stand under a whole sea of pink! I guess most visitors to...
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by Nigel Spaven Add a Touch of Japanese Style to Your Garden – 30 Simple IdeasMs Yin & Mr Yang’s Garden Design Book Index A new, self-published book about how to turn a garden Japanese. Or merely give it a...
Bonsai tool set 5pcs. 盆栽５点セット This is a set of bonsai tools recommended by Kikuwa. It contains 5 pieces of carefully selected tools from local Japanese manufacturers. ● 別製足長盆栽鋏 Long handled bonsai scissors ● 又枝切 東型 大 Branch cutter L ● 針金切 大...
Bonsai tool set 10pcs. 盆栽１０点セット This is a set of bonsai tools recommended by Kikuwa. It contains 10 pieces of carefully selected tools from local Japanese manufacturers. ● 別製足長盆栽鋏 Long handled bonsai scissors ● サツキ鋏 大 Satsuki scissors L ● 又枝切 東型 大...
Taketora 熟練の職人が地元産竹皮を使い
日本伝統の技で編み上げた
竹皮健康草履（ぞうり）
特大サイズ27～28cm The color and pattern of the thong will be delivered at our discretion. There are various colors and patterns on the thong as the rags are effectively used. We do not deliver zori sandals with the color and...
Broom Craft 国産シダ手箒 柿渋はりみ塵取り(卓上型)大 “Shida broom" from domestic production All shida brooms are made by skilled craftsmen in Japan. You can quickly clean up fallen leaves around flower beds and pots. Approximately 32cm x 3cm (12.5in x 1in) Broom Approximately 23cm...
Two Zen Principles to follow when planning a stunning garden. Garden paths are an important design element in Japanese gardens. They can be broad pathways, narrow, irregularly paved paths, only a trail of stomped soil, or a winding path of...
