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Japan: The Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu
The city of Takamatsu in Kagawa Prefecture (Shikoku) is home to one of the jewels of Daimyo-style garden art: the Ritsurin Garden. Its...
Japan: The Suizen-ji Jōju-en Garden in Kumamoto
The Suizen-ji Jōju-en Garden, located in Kumamoto within the prefecture of the same name on Kyushu Island, stands as a quintessential example of Japanese garden art. Emblematic of the Edo period, this garden is a harmonious blend of spirituality, history, and culture. Featuring "borrowed" elements from nature (Shakkei), it vividly reflects the aesthetic and architectural ideals of its era. Fine Art Print © O. Robert (Purchase here) Origin of the Garden The Suizen-ji Jōju-en G
Japan: Shukkei-en Garden in Hiroshima, 400 Years of Turbulent History
Shukkei-en Garden is a work of art in the traditional landscape garden style. Located in the center of Hiroshima city in the Naka-Ku district, it is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful landscape gardens in Japan. Shukkei-en is closely tied to the history of the city. Due to events related to World War II, it has had a turbulent history. © O. Robert Shukkei-en is organized around a central pond that takes up most of the area. It features a beautiful stone arch bridge (Koko-K
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