It’s done! With the publication of this eBook we finished our „Famous Gardens in Tokyo“ series!I am so happy about the completion and can now start with my next project: Secret Gardens in Tokyo!Hopefully, I can complete the second series in a short time as well.. However, now I want...Continue Reading
With our eBook about the Rikugien garden, we almost reached the last eBook of our series about famous gardens in Tokyo! When researching the gardens in Tokyo, you never find one garden is like the other, although most of them were built during the Edo period. However, with later...Continue Reading
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
The rainy season is usually not a preferred travel season in Japan. However, here are my 8 reasons why you should visit Japan during the rainy season! ① Everyone avoids Japan. ① The sightseeing spots are not that crowded. ① Hotels and flights might be cheaper than in Sakura season...Continue Reading
Since I started to explore all gardens and parks in and around Tokyo, I always dreamed to write a book about my tours and show uncommon sights. With Real Japanese Gardens eBooks, this dream is now not so far away anymore, as I am finally able to write about 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
