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100 Japanese Gardens

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100 Japanese Gardens by Stephen Mansfield is a visually stunning exploration of the art and philosophy behind Japanese garden design. The book offers insights into the intricate balance of nature, culture, and aesthetics, providing readers with a glimpse into both well-known and hidden gems of garden craftsmanship across Japan. Each garden is meticulously curated, showcasing the diversity and beauty of Japanese landscaping.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the serene beauty and intricate design of Japanese gardens. It offers a visually stunning exploration of diverse garden styles, providing inspiration and insights into the philosophy and techniques that create these tranquil spaces. Perfect for gardeners, landscape designers, and anyone interested in Asian culture and aesthetics.

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100 Japanese Gardens

100 Japanese Gardens is an ambitious attempt to profile the finest gardens in Japan, while also highlighting lesser known, but equally accomplished landscapes in less-visited parts of the country.

Tuttle Publishing

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100 Japanese Gardens is an ambitious attempt to profile the finest gardens in Japan, while also highlighting lesser-known, but equally accomplished landscapes in less-visited parts of the country.

A celebration of Japanese landscape design, this book features gardens from Kyoto and Tokyo, as well as from the sub-arctic island of Hokkaido and the semi-tropical islands of Okinawa. Author Stephen Mansfield travelled the length and breadth of Japan on a quest to identify the most impressive gardens in this vast and culturally varied archipelago.

His erudition and love of the Japanese garden shine through on every page, making this the perfect primer for travel to Japan or an enjoyable armchair read for gardening enthusiasts.

Series: 100 Japanese Sites To See

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9784805314562

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 March 2019

Country: Japan

Imprint: Tuttle Publishing

Illustration: Over 600 colour photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Born in England, Stephen Mansfield is a nonfiction writer, journalist and photographer. A generalist with specific areas of interest, he has written and photographed extensively on Japanese and Asian subjects. Known for his distinctive writing style, Mansfield, one of the foremost photojournalists in Japan has, in books like Japanese Stone Gardens, and Japan's Master Gardens, established himself as a leading authority in the field. The author of twenty books, including his most recent work Tokyo: A Biography.

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