Work in the Garden
Japanese and European Garden Design by Niwashyu in Tokyo
Discover a unique Japanese and European garden design by Niwashyu in Tokyo. Custom gardens for clients in Japan and overseas.
Showing Black Soil in Japanese Gardens — Tradition, Design, and Cost
When looking at Japanese gardens, whether old or new, traditional or modern, I often notice the beauty of black soil in Japanese gardens. In European gardens, you rarely see bare soil except during winter and early spring. Soon, the first bulbs sprout, followed by perennials that cover the ground in green. However, when creating […]
Arranging plants in February
Today, RJG staff wore working boots! The warm ones, because it’s cold! Yes, we are also in normal gardening!
Planting on a slope in a region with strong rain?
I found this solution when I worked outside last week.Of course this is no professional solution but a nice trick until the plants will have rooted well. Those little things I love in Japan. The people here always find an easy solution for everything and you can get a lot of inspiration when only walking […]
Working on a snowy day in Tokyo
Real Japanese Gardens is very closely connected with an exterior design company. We not only make the design plans; we also go to the construction sites and help there. I almost only go when the plants are being planted. Before I talk about our last planting day, you should know that I’m an “Ame-on’na“, a […]