Translating Japanese Gardens

c.1499

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龍安寺

Ryoan-ji

Reminding us of the principle of Zen

1643

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孤篷庵

Koho-an

Letting us sail at sunset to see the full moon offshore

presents alternative takes on historical gardens in Japan, attempting to uncover the intentions behind their landscape design. The entire site is a one-person project: articles are written, photographs taken (unless otherwise indicated), and web pages designed and coded, by Masa Kudamatsu, a native Japanese speaker who loves living in Kyoto for its amazing gardens.