KYOTO--Reflecting the Japanese traditional aesthetics of “wabi-sabi” (transience and imperfection), moss-covered gardens have long mesmerized visitors from home and abroad. But there has been ...

On a recent midwinter day, Hovane explained the history and design of two gardens in the Daitokuji Temple complex in northern Kyoto. It is a prime destination for his tailored tours, Kyoto Garden ...

When asked how to view a Japanese garden, designer Kinsaku Nakane (1917-1995) replied: “With a detached gaze, without preconceptions and in a state of total receptivity”. Since their earliest history ...

Kyoto Gyoen National Garden is located in Kamigyō-ku, in the heart of Kyoto. Spanning an area 700 meters east to west and 1.3 kilometers north to south, this land had been the site of many estates of ...

FEATURE: Kyoto, the city whose name is synonymous with the fight against global warming, is feeling the effects of climate change first-hand as the moss dries out in its celebrated gardens. The ...

Kyoto was once the centre of imperial power in Japan. It was never actually the capital but it was the most important city at one time. The Japanese say that Kyoto (the name means capital capital) ...

Kyoto is one of the world’s most beautiful cities, with more temples and treasures than anyone could hope to see in a lifetime. Presuming you are not here that long, we’ve distilled the very best of ...

Description via Amazon. Designed for the layman as well as the professional, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides both practical information and theoretical insights into the design of the ...