日本庭園
Good Garden Day 2015 Rikugien visit
On Saturday’s Good Garden Day, I took the chance to visit the gardens of Rikugien in Tokyo. Just as a reminder, this garden was originally created in the Edo period (c. 1603 – 1868), and then recreated in the Meiji period (1868 – 1912). I thought this a prime opportunity to see some beautiful autumnal […]
Shinjuku Gyoen eBook – Explore Tokyo’s Historic Imperial Garden
It’s done! With this publication, we have completed our “Famous Gardens in Tokyo” eBook series. I am thrilled to finish this project and can now look forward to starting the next one: Secret Gardens in Tokyo. Hopefully, I can complete the second series soon as well. Shinjuku Gyoen – The Garden Behind Tokyo’s Name Now, […]
Rikugien Garden eBook – Discover Tokyo’s Waka Poetry Garden
We are excited to present our new Rikugien Garden eBook, part of the Famous Gardens of Tokyo series. This release brings us close to the completion of the collection! Rikugien – A Garden of Waka Poetry When researching Tokyo’s gardens, one quickly sees that no two are alike, even though most were created in the […]
Tokyo Garden Events in October 2015
2015 October 1st. : Entrance will be free in all great gardens of Tokyo (Except Shinjuku Gyoen!). Rikugien 24.10. 2015 Shamisen Concert13h & 14h Every weekend in October + 12.10. 2015 (Monday), except 25.10. 2015 (Sunday)Edo Daikagura and Fröbel mini concert, Daikagura3.10. 201512h, 13.30h, 14.30h, 15.30h Daikaguraother dates12h, 13h, 14.30h, 15.30h Fröbel mini concert3.10. 201513h […]
Hamarikyū Garden eBook – Explore Tokyo’s Edo-Period Seaside Garden
I proudly present our new eBook in the “Famous Gardens of Tokyo” series. Hamarikyū Garden – Edo Period Seaside Garden Hamarikyū is not only a Japanese garden but also a large park on the edge of Tokyo Bay. Like many gardens in Tokyo, it dates back to the Edo period. The Southern Garden is a […]
Koishikawa Korakuen eBook – Discover Tokyo’s Historic Garden
From today on, our new eBook about the daimyo garden Koishikawa Kōrakuen is available! This daimyo garden is one of the two most famous Japanese gardens in Tokyo and an outstanding example of an Edo period strolling garden (kaiyū-shiki teien). Edo strolling gardens combined elements from earlier garden styles into a pre-set walking route. Unlike […]
Former site of Koshindo in Hamarikyū
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 his daughter Morihime followed. Both women […]
A Tokyo Garden Tour: Korakuen and Tonogayato-Teien
In April, I guided three German tourists on a Tokyo garden tour to explore two of the city’s most fascinating gardens. Sharing the history of Japanese garden styles and design elements was so much fun! I love to talk about Japan, especially when people are curious and ask questions. That’s when I know they are […]