How to Add Japanese Garden Design Principles Into Your Garden
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Shizen Style Culture Blog
The Shizen Style Blog has foundations in Japanese aesthetics and culture, with topics surrounding Japanese gardens, photography, flow state and creativity, Ikigai (life purpose), as well as product reviews that help us figure out what's worth our time, attention, and money.
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Mar 14, 20194 min read
The Top 5 Myths About Japanese Gardens
There are a few misconceptions that we have about Japanese gardens. Just like the many “sushi” restaurants that clutter suburban plazas...
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Josh
Mar 14, 20193 min read
An Introduction to Japanese Garden Design Principles
Kyoto Rock Garden If you are looking to do something a little different with your garden I recommend an introduction to Japanese garden...
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Josh
Mar 14, 20197 min read
What are the Basic Japanese Garden Structures?
Mimurodo-ji Japanese Garden Pavillion Years ago when I first began studying Japanese garden design in Japan, I learned how Japanese...
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Josh
Mar 13, 20199 min read
The Complete Guide to Small Japanese Gardens
Whether you are designing your own garden or looking for ways to better appreciate a garden, this complete guide to small Japanese...
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Josh
Mar 12, 20194 min read
A Unique Japanese Garden in Yoshino: Chikurin-in, Gunpoen
The Yoshino area of Nara is famous for its beautiful mountains of cherry blossom trees. Contrary to popular belief, although a symbol of...
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Mar 12, 20197 min read
The Main Differences Between Chinese and Japanese Gardens
Having lived in Japan for many years and visited a variety of Japanese gardens I often wondered how these types of gardens are different...
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Josh
Mar 12, 20196 min read
What is the main purpose of Japanese gardens?
The main purpose of a Japanese garden is to bring harmony between our busy daily lives and nature. It is a space that celebrates the...
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Mar 11, 20195 min read
What Flowers are Used in a Japanese Garden?
A Modern Japanese Garden with Many Flowers This is a very common question I get asked when talking about or designing a Japanese garden,...
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Josh
Mar 11, 20196 min read
What is a Japanese Stroll Garden? (The Essential Guide)
When you mention ‘Japanese garden’ everyone has his or her own image of what that is. In fact, there a variety of different styles of...
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