Gardens, Parks, Museums
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Japan has a lot of gardens and parks, all full of marvels where Japanese people also love to go. Those places, beyond being gardens or parks, can be considered as “art museums”.
Japanese gardens and parks are unique and every detail is taken care of and worked on.
The charm of
Japanese gardens
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By placing the shorter elements in front and the tallest ones in the background, we can experience perspective and depth, and the beauty of imbalance.
A Japanese garden is a delicate and beautiful representation of Nature with water, stones and vegetation.
Unlike the symmetrical design found in Western-style gardens, Japanese gardens are asymmetrical, as the asymmetrical aspect has a greater power to symbolize plurality and vastness.
Difference between Japanese gardens
and Western style gardens
Western-style gardens tend to be lusher and people enjoy gardening and growing plants.
The purpose of Japanese gardens is to " see and appreciate "
Stone is an important element
Shintoism, Japan’s most ancient religion, considers God (Kami) in every element of Nature, stones, plants or animals. Stones contribute a lot to the structure, stable and permanent aspect of things. They are also dynamic elements bringing vibrant energy to the garden.
Change, however, is slow and subtle. The delicate patterns of moss and lichen and the beauty of weathering can only be noticed over a long period of time.
Parks
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Nice contrast & colours
Parks are well known for the beautiful flowers blooming every season. As you can observe by the way they are designed, Japanese people are very sensitive to everything. Walking around parks will help you feel the deep seasonal atmosphere.
Museums
There are many different kinds of museums in Japan where you can learn about the History and culture of the country. Some of them are very unique. Contact us to know more about it!
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Mystical world view
