Japanese Garden Design: A Helpful Illustrated Guide
Shizen Style Blog
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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- Feb 12, 2019
- 4 min
The Impressive Japanese Gardens of Nijo Castle
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- Feb 11, 2019
- 5 min
What is the main purpose of Japanese gardens?
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- Feb 11, 2019
- 7 min
the main differences between Chinese and Japanese garden
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- Feb 10, 2019
- 4 min
A Unique Japanese Garden in Yoshino: Chikurin-in, Gunpoen
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- Feb 8, 2019
- 3 min
Japanese Garden in Shitennoji Temple – Gokuraku-Jodo Garden
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- Feb 7, 2019
- 11 min
Residential Japanese Gardens: Ideas From Japan
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- Feb 6, 2019
- 3 min
Japanese Rock Garden: Fudaraku Garden in Osaka
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- Feb 5, 2019
- 4 min
What are the best modern rustic exterior options?
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- Feb 5, 2019
- 5 min
Daisen Park – Osaka’s Hidden Japanese Strolling Garden
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- Feb 3, 2019
- 10 min
The Complete Guide to Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban)
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- Feb 1, 2019
- 9 min
Easy modern rustic apartment design ideas
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- Jan 31, 2019
- 6 min
What is Kachou Fuugetsu?Discovering Yourself in Nature
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- Jan 30, 2019
- 9 min
The Complete Guide to Small Japanese Gardens
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- Jan 29, 2019
- 5 min
What kinds of rocks are used in Japanese gardens?
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- Jan 29, 2019
- 6 min
Are Butcher Block and Wooden Countertops in Style?
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- Jan 27, 2019
- 6 min
What are the Pros and Cons of a Modern Black House?
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- Jan 25, 2019
- 5 min
What is a Modern Rustic Garden?
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- Jan 24, 2019
- 7 min
Are Cherry Trees Used in Japanese Gardens?
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- Jan 23, 2019
- 6 min
What are the Basic Japanese Garden Structures?