October 1st. : Entrance will be free in all great gardens of Tokyo (Except Shinjuku Gyoen!). Rikugien 24.10. Shamisen Concert 13h & 14h Every weekend in October + 12.10. (Monday), except 25.10. (Sunday) Edo Daikagura and Fröbel mini concert, Daikagura 3.10. 12h, 13.30h, 14.30h, 15.30h Daikagura other dates 12h, 13h,...Continue Reading
I proudly present our new eBook in the „Famous Gardens of Tokyo“ series. Hamarikyū can not only be seen as a Japanese garden, but also as a great park, located next to Tokyo Bay. As most gardens in Tokyo, it is dated back to the Edo period, which means, that...Continue Reading
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
Today I visited Hamarikyū Garden and came over a quote, which I think holds a deep truth. When I visited the former site of Koshindo, the Audioguide didn’t came with the usual explanation, but asked me to listen to the surroundings. Then, a little story of Shogun Ienaris wife and...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
