A stone lantern sits on a rock near water in a Japanese garden - Chris Willemsen/Getty ... noise and create a bit of audio privacy for your backyard retreat. Avoid complicated structures or ...

native Japanese plants, serene koi ponds, a five-story pagoda and a Zen garden. You’ll want to plan your visit foo March or April when the garden’s cherry blossom trees are in full bloom.

Hannah Wallace If you need an escape from urban landscapes, seek out Zen-like tranquility at the Japanese Garden within Washington Park. The 12-acre Portland Japanese Garden is made up of eight ...

Japanese Zen Buddhism in particular, to be aesthetically sublime. The most sublime thing I've ever seen are the gardens around Kyoto. I'm deeply moved by what that culture has produced ...

Japanese gardens are considered among the most beautiful ... drown out city noise and create a bit of audio privacy for your backyard retreat. Avoid complicated structures or too many colorful ...