This book I wanted to do for a long time and now I was finally able to write it. I am so excited! In the beginning of 2016, I had prescribed bed rest for about a month and during this time I read the Sakuteiki and already wrote down a...Continue Reading
Last time, I told you about special events held in Tokyo’s gardens. Today I want to introduce special openings and events in Kyoto during the autumn foliage. However, I won’t write of every special event as there are far too many! This is only a list of some examples. Most people who...Continue Reading
This is a guest blog by J-Gardens! When looking at Japanese gardens, whether old or new, traditional or modern, I spot uncovered black soil. This is a very uncommon sight in a European garden, except during the time of winter and early spring. Soon, the first bulbs will sprout again...Continue Reading
Field trip to Kyoto Autumn 2014 Day 2 Read about Day 1 >>here<< The next day, we wanted to cycle the city and explore the temples via bike. But as I’m an “Ame-on’na”, a woman who attracts rain, I cancelled the bikes in the morning and we went by foot...Continue Reading
