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Despite appearing to be the height of simplicity , swept sand and rock gardens like demand excruciatingly conscientious care.
The world famous Ryoanji Garden in Kyoto. Finding satori, enlightenment, among the crowds here can be a tricky proposition.
The eave of an ornately-carved temple roof. Even today Japanese architects incorporate traditional motifs into their designs.
The eave of an ornately-carved spa roof. Even today Japanese architects incorporate traditional motifs into their designs.
The classic Japanese garden, such as this example at Tenryuji temple Kyoto, is designed to invite contemplation.
The art of Bonsai uses unnatural means to outdo nature.
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Despite appearing to be the height of simplicity , swept sand and rock gardens like demand excruciatingly conscientious care.
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Oyster beds on the Amakusa Islands, in Nakasaki Prefecture. This is one of the least developed areas in Japan.
Colorful paper umbrellas in Kyoto.
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The eave of an ornately-carved spa roof. Even today Japanese architects incorporate traditional motifs into their designs.
"Don't say splendorous (keko) until you've seen Nikko" a common saying would have it. It's a matter of taste and one not shar...
As shown here in the Shisendo Garden in Kyoto, Japanese gardens are so designed that the effect can be quite telescoped and d...
The Ritsurin Koen garden took more than a century to complete, and it is an eye-pleasing combination of bridges, ponds, and p...
The garden of the Adachi Museum in in Matsue might be taken for an illusion, were it not for the multi-colored carp thrashing...
Simplicity and purity are two values of Japanese life and art.
Simplicity and purity are two values that can be discerned in nearly all facets of Japanese life and art. They are clearly vi...
A stand of swaying bamboo at Saiho-ji creates a natural fence. Rustling stalks add the dimension of sound to the garden's atm...
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Yuki-Zuri, rope canopies protect the 160-year-old pine trees at Kenrokuen Garden from the weight of the snow.
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Miyako Odori of the Gion in Kyoto. Not all artistic expression in Japan is understated and restrained.
Dancer representing a ghoul performs with mask and fan at a festival of the Chusonji temple in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture.
An employee of the Tawaraya Inn bows to greet guests. Etiquette in Japan is expressed both with physical gestures and the ca...
A practitioner of kyudo or Japanese archery. The chief aim of this training is spiritual discipline, although in early mediev...
Horses in the snow.
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