The Vision
We believe that there are different ways to enjoy a garden such as creating, raising, maintaining, viewing, and admiring. This philosophy can fit in any life style and in any space (large or small; sunny or shady). Our goal is to inspire you to join us on our journey to create a greener and more tranquil urban landscape.
Zen sand garden at Eikando Zenrin-ji
Zen sand garden at Eikando Zenrin-ji
What is a Japanese garden ?
The Japanese garden possesses a style quite unlike any other. It is an interpretation of nature, if not a reimagining of nature itself. Designed to capture natural elements in their ideal form, Japanese gardens create captivating natural spaces that inspire contemplation and tranquility. In contrast to European gardens which may be formal, symmetrical and sometimes static, Japanese gardens favor asymmetry as this imbalance recreates the energy of natural landscapes.
Japanese gardens are a convergence of architecture and environment. Historically, Japanese gardens were designed to have the power to promote health and spirituality, something we’ve only recently grasped in the West.
Rich in detail and methodically arranged, Japanese gardens invite us to engage with nature, and have much to teach us about the aesthetics of design and the appreciation of beauty.
Courtyard garden at Yoshida-ke , Kyoto , Japan
Why Choose A Japanese Garden ?
A Japanese garden is so much more than a collection of rocks, gravel, greenery and ornaments. A real Japanese garden is all about the composition based on a careful mix of aesthetic, traditional philosophy, symbolism, nature and much more.
Three of the essential elements used to create a Japanese garden are plants, which provide the color and changes throughout the seasons; stone, which form the structure of the landscape; and water, representing life-giving force. Japanese gardens are very carefully designed and patiently pruned according to aesthetic principals to create a work of natural art. Though most Japanese garden materials are not unusual, the way that all these basic elements are brought together and the emotions that they provoke is what makes a Japanese garden unique.
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