Sansui- Mountains and Water in Japanese Gardens

At our talk in April in New York, among a variety of questions we were happy to receive, there was an interesting one that could be called a linguestic question: “What does sansui (山水) mean? Does it mean nature or a garden?” In Japanese, san (山) means a mountain and sui (水) means water. Combined, […]
PED Discussed “Water in Japanese Gardens” at Nichibei Exchange

Takaya Kurimoto of PED presented a lecture on “Water in Japanese Gardens” at Nichibei Exchange in New York on April 28. Water is one of the most important elements in Japanese gardens. Even Japanese dry gardens have imaginary water. Takaya introduced some examples to illustrate the meaning and design of water in Japanese gardens. What […]
Finding Solace in Stone and Sand: The Healing Power of Japanese Gardens

For centuries, humans have sought to cultivate havens of peace and tranquility. One captivating expression of this desire is found in the Japanese garden, a design tradition where nature is meticulously arranged to create a powerful healing experience. A Reflection of the Cosmos: Unveiling Buddhist Influences Beyond their undeniable beauty, Japanese gardens hold a deeper […]
Katsura Imperial Villa

I visited Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto. The garden at Katsura Imperial Villa is one of the most beautiful Japanese gardens. I guarantee that this is quality landscape design that you should see. If you want to visit there, it is necessary to apply for visit on the website of Imperial Household Agency of Japanese government […]


