The Complete Guide to Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban)
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Joshua Smith's 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 13, 2019
- 5 min
Daisen Park – Osaka’s Hidden Japanese Strolling Garden
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- Mar 13, 2019
- 4 min
What are the best modern rustic exterior options?
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- Mar 13, 2019
- 3 min
Japanese Rock Garden: Fudaraku Garden in Osaka
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- Mar 13, 2019
- 11 min
Residential Japanese Garden: Ideas From Japan
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- Mar 12, 2019
- 3 min
Japanese Garden in Shitennoji Temple – Gokuraku-Jodo Garden
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- Mar 12, 2019
- 4 min
A Unique Japanese Garden in Yoshino: Chikurin-in, Gunpoen
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- Mar 12, 2019
- 7 min
The Main Differences Between Chinese and Japanese Gardens
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- Mar 12, 2019
- 6 min
What is the main purpose of Japanese gardens?
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- Mar 11, 2019
- 4 min
The Impressive Japanese Gardens of Nijo Castle
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- Mar 11, 2019
- 15 min
Japanese Garden Design: A Helpful Illustrated Guide
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- Mar 11, 2019
- 13 min
Designing Your Wabi-Sabi Home and Garden
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- Mar 11, 2019
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The Complete Guide to Nature-Inspired Interior Design
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- Mar 11, 2019
- 6 min
What Type of Roof is Best for Wooded Areas?
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- Mar 11, 2019
- 5 min
What Flowers are Used in a Japanese Garden?
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- Mar 11, 2019
- 6 min
What is a Japanese Stroll Garden? (The Essential Guide)
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- Mar 3, 2019
- 5 min
What Flowers are Used in a Japanese Garden?
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- Mar 1, 2019
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The Complete Guide to Nature-Inspired Interior Design
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- Feb 27, 2019
- 6 min
What Type of Roof is Best for Wooded Areas?
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- Feb 17, 2019
- 13 min
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