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  • Cutting Back: My Apprenticeship in the Gardens of Kyoto

    “An unusual and entertaining memoir.” —New York Times Book Review At thirty-five, Leslie Buck made an impulsive decision to put her personal life on hold to pursue her passion. Leaving behind a full life of friends, love, and professional security, she became the first American woman to learn pruning from one of the most storied landscaping companies in Kyoto. Cutting Back recounts Buck’s bold journey and the revelations she has along the way. During her apprenticeship in Japan, she learns that the best Kyoto gardens look so natural they appear untouched by human hands, even though her crew spends hours meticulously cleaning every pebble in the streams. She is taught how to bring nature’s essence into a garden scene, how to design with native plants, and how to subtly direct a ... [Read More]
    Best Gardens In Kyoto

    • ASIN: 1604697938
    • ASIN: 1604697938
    • ISBN: 1604697938
    • Brand: Timber Press
    • Manufacturer: Timber Press

  • Kyoto, 29 Walks in Japan's Ancient Capital: The Definitive Guide to Kyoto's Temples, Shrines, Gardens and Palaces

    The only Japan travel guide you'll need for getting around Kyoto! Everything you need is in this one convenient package—including extensive area maps!Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital and modern-day center of tourism and traditional culture, is one of the world's most beautiful and historic cities. Founded nearly 1,300 years ago and undamaged by the war, Kyoto today is the home of over 1,600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines, countless national treasures and 17 World Heritage sites, including the famed Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu Temple.To experience the essence of Kyoto, you must walk its avenues and streets, its alleys and byways. Only in this way can you appreciate the true spirit of the place—its quiet lanes and bustling main thoroughfares, and the juxtaposition of tr... [Read More]
    Best Gardens In Kyoto

    • ASIN: 4805309180
    • ASIN: 4805309180
    • ISBN: 4805309180
    • Brand: Tuttle Publishing
    • Manufacturer: Tuttle Publishing

  • The Mushroom at the End of the World: On the Possibility of Life in Capitalist Ruins

    Matsutake is the most valuable mushroom in the world―and a weed that grows in human-disturbed forests across the northern hemisphere. Through its ability to nurture trees, matsutake helps forests to grow in daunting places. It is also an edible delicacy in Japan, where it sometimes commands astronomical prices. In all its contradictions, matsutake offers insights into areas far beyond just mushrooms and addresses a crucial question: what manages to live in the ruins we have made? A tale of diversity within our damaged landscapes, The Mushroom at the End of the World follows one of the strangest commodity chains of our times to explore the unexpected corners of capitalism. Here, we witness the varied and peculiar worlds of matsutake commerce: the worlds of Japanese gourmets, capitalist tr... [Read More]
    Best Gardens In Kyoto

    • ASIN: 0691178321
    • ASIN: 0691178321
    • ISBN: 0691178321
    • Manufacturer: Princeton University Press

  • The Hidden Gardens of Kyoto

    ForeWord Magazine's BOOK OF THE YEAR Awards, Silver Medal Winner, Home & GardenSupreme examples of the art of Japanese gardens, not easily accessible to the public.The Hidden Gardens of Kyoto is the attractive sequel to Landscapes for Small Spaces by the same photographer, Katsuhiko Mizuno. In this new book, Mizuno introduces the gardens of Kyoto that are not easily accessible or are totally closed to the public.Mizuno was born in Kyoto and has spent most of his life in this old capital, established in the eighth century. Kyoto is not susceptible to short-term fashions, and this rigidness can be seen in the way it has kept the tradition of garden art alive over the centuries in public and private spaces. Thanks to his familiarity with the city, Mizuno has been able to penetrate its hidden ... [Read More]
    Best Gardens In Kyoto

    • ASIN: 4770029373
    • ASIN: 4770029373
    • ISBN: 4770029373
    • Manufacturer: Kodansha USA

  • Courtyard Gardens of Kyoto's Merchant Houses

    One of the pleasures of visiting Kyoto is to wander around narrow streets lined with machiya, the traditional townhouses of the merchant class. Tucked away inside each of these unusually long, narrow dwellings is a hidden oasis: a small garden known as the tsuboniwa. Following on from Landscapes for Small Spaces and The Hidden Gardens of Kyoto, the third book by garden enthusiast and photographer Katsuhiko Mizuno focuses on these miniature courtyard gardens of the machiya. A wide variety of gardens are beautifully photographed and presented: from those in shops, inns, restaurants, and tearooms, to gardens in many private homes. A total of 150 color images from fifty-two houses showcase the flawless Kyoto aesthetic and use of limited space. Surrounding architectural features, such as shoji ... [Read More]
    Best Gardens In Kyoto

    • ASIN: 4770030231
    • ASIN: 4770030231
    • ISBN: 4770030231
    • Brand: Brand: Kodansha International
    • Manufacturer: Kodansha International

  • The Art of Setting Stones: And Other Writings from the Japanese Garden

    In Japanese gardens, composition follows from placement of the first stone; all elements and plantings become interconnected. These eight essays on Kyoto gardens similarly begin with keen description and build into richly meditative excursions into art, Buddhism, nature, and science. Landscape architect Marc Keane shows how Japanese gardens are both a microcosm of the natural universe and a clear expression of our humanity, mirroring how we think, worship, and organize our lives and communities. Filled with passages of alluring beauty, this is a truly transcendent book about "experiencing" Japanese design.Marc Peter Keane has lived in Kyoto for 17 years and is author of Japanese Garden Design. He designs residential, company, and temple gardens.
    Best Gardens In Kyoto

    • ASIN: 1880656701
    • UPC: 884693911986
    • ASIN: 1880656701
    • ISBN: 1880656701
    • Brand: Stone Bridge Press
    • Manufacturer: Stone Bridge Press

  • Geisha, A Life

    No woman in the three-hundred-year history of the karyukai has ever come forward in public to tell her story—until now."Many say I was the best geisha of my generation," writes Mineko Iwasaki. "And yet, it was a life that I found too constricting to continue. And one that I ultimately had to leave." Trained to become a geisha from the age of five, Iwasaki would live among the other "women of art" in Kyoto's Gion Kobu district and practice the ancient customs of Japanese entertainment. She was loved by kings, princes, military heroes, and wealthy statesmen alike. But even though she became one of the most prized geishas in Japan's history, Iwasaki wanted more: her own life. And by the time she retired at age twenty-nine, Iwasaki was finally on her way toward a new beginning. Geisha, a Lif... [Read More]
    Best Gardens In Kyoto

    • ASIN: 0743444299
    • ASIN: 0743444299
    • ISBN: 9780743444293
    • Manufacturer: Washington Square Press

  • Opening the Hand of Thought: Foundations of Zen Buddhist Practice

    For over thirty years, Opening the Hand of Thought has offered an introduction to Zen Buddhism and meditation unmatched in clarity and power. This is the revised edition of Kosho Uchiyama's singularly incisive classic. This new edition contains even more useful material: new prefaces, an index, and extended endnotes, in addition to a revised glossary. As Jisho Warner writes in her preface, Opening the Hand of Thought "goes directly to the heart of Zen practice... showing how Zen Buddhism can be a deep and life-sustaining activity." She goes on to say, "Uchiyama looks at what a person is, what a self is, how to develop a true self not separate from all things, one that can settle in peace in the midst of life." By turns humorous, philosophical, and personal, Opening the Hand of Thought is ... [Read More]
    Best Gardens In Kyoto

    • ASIN: 0861713575
    • ASIN: 0861713575
    • ISBN: 0861713575
    • Brand: Wisdom Publications MA
    • Manufacturer: Wisdom Publications

  • The Gardens of Kyoto: A Novel

    From the National Book Award nominated, New York Times bestselling author of A Short History of Women and The Sunken Cathedral, Walbert’s beautiful and heartbreaking novel about a young woman coming of age in the long shadow of World War II—“An intricately plotted, thrillingly imagined ­narrative...A masterpiece” (The New York Times Book Review).Forty years after enduring the Second World War as a young woman, Ellen relates the events of this turbulent period, beginning with the death of her favorite cousin, Randall, with whom she shared Easter Sundays, childhood secrets, and, perhaps, the first taste of love. When he dies on Iwo Jima, she turns to the legacy he left her: his diary and a book called The Gardens of Kyoto. Each one subtly influences her perception of her place in th... [Read More]
    Best Gardens In Kyoto

    • ASIN: 0684869497
    • ASIN: 0684869497
    • ISBN: 0684869497
    • Manufacturer: Scribner

  • Being Black: Zen and the Art of Living with Fearlessness and Grace (Compass)

    "Honest, courageous... Williams has committed an act of love."—Alice Walker"A classic."—Jack KornfieldThere truly is an art to being here in this world, and like any art, it can be mastered. In this elegant, practical book, Angel Kyodo Williams combines the universal wisdom of Buddhism with an inspirational call for self-acceptance and community empowerment. Written by a woman who grew up facing the challenges that confront African-Americans every day, Being Black teaches us how a "warrior spirit" of truth and responsibility can be developed into the foundation for real happiness and personal transformation. With her eloquent, hip, and honest perspective, Williams—a Zen priest, social activist, and entrepreneur—shares personal stories, time-tested teachings, and simple guidelines ... [Read More]
    Best Gardens In Kyoto

    • ASIN: 0140196307
    • ASIN: 0140196307
    • ISBN: 0140196307
    • Manufacturer: Penguin Books

  • Kyoto Dwarf Mondo Grass - 2 Pack 2" Pots - Terrarium/Fairy Garden

    This unique ornamental grass also known as "Monkey Grass" is native to Japan and has short, dark green recurving foliage growing from rhizomes that form a dense soft mat. Dwarf Kyota Mondo Grass is similar in appearance to Lirope. The spikes of the lavender flowers are borne in the tufts of the leaves and so may be partially hidden. This cultivar is a slow growing dwarf only 4" tall but can spread to 12" if planted in the ground. Often potted by itself as an accent plant for bonsai or used as a live ground cover for a larger bonsai.
    Best Gardens In Kyoto
    Kyoto Dwarf Mondo Grass - 2 Pack 2" Pots - Terrarium/Fairy Garden

    • UPC: 331739086

  • Traditional Architecture and Zen Garden Kyoto Japan Poster Print by Shin Terada (8 x 10)

    Traditional Architecture and Zen Garden, Kyoto, Japan was reproduced on Premium Heavy Stock Paper which captures all of the vivid colors and details of the original.Brand New and Packaged carefully in a oversized protective tube. This item Ships Rolled to insure maximum protection.Print Title: Traditional Architecture and Zen Garden, Kyoto, JapanProduct Type: Photo PrintArtist: Shin Terada /
    Best Gardens In Kyoto
    Traditional Architecture and Zen Garden Kyoto Japan Poster Print by Shin Terada (8 x 10)

    • UPC: 661130500
    • Model: MINPDDAS15STE0077B
    • Color: Blue
    • Size: 8 x 10

  • Garden Basin, Old Ryokan (Inn), Kyoto, Japan Stretched Canvas Print Wall Art

    This stretched canvas print is the result of sophisticated digital printing technology in which the image is printed directly onto an artist-grade, 100% cotton canvas. The canvas is then expertly stretched around 1.5" wooden bars and carefully finished with hand-painted edges. An acrylic coating protects the stunning giclee print from dust, moisture and
    Best Gardens In Kyoto
    Title: Garden Basin, Old Ryokan (Inn), Kyoto, JapanProduct Type: Stretched Canvas PrintExpertly finished and printed on artist-grade cottonStretched & Ready to HangHandcrafted in the

    • UPC: 953426564
    • Color: Multicolor
    • Size: 32 x 2432" x 24"

  • Footbridge across a Pond, Kyoto Imperial Palace Gardens, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan Stretched Canvas Print Wall Art

    This stretched canvas print is the result of sophisticated digital printing technology in which the image is printed directly onto an artist-grade, 100% cotton canvas. The canvas is then expertly stretched around 1.5" wooden bars and carefully finished with hand-painted edges. An acrylic coating protects the stunning giclee print from dust, moisture and
    Best Gardens In Kyoto
    Title: Footbridge across a Pond, Kyoto Imperial Palace Gardens, Kyoto Prefecture, JapanProduct Type: Stretched Canvas PrintExpertly finished and printed on artist-grade cottonStretched & Ready to HangHandcrafted in the

    • UPC: 944439258
    • Color: Multicolor
    • Size: 24 x 824" x 8"

  • Tofuku Temple Japanese Garden Kyoto Japan Stretched Canvas - Panoramic Images (27 x 9)

    Stretched Canvas Wall Art for your Home or Office. Tofuku Temple Japanese Garden Kyoto Japan was carefully reproduced on only the finest Canvas which beautifully details the visual colors and elements of the original work of art. Your museum quality Canvas Art piece was faithfully reproduced using ultra-precision print technology and fade-resistant archival inks on artist premium acid-free grade canvas. The overall dimensions are 27 x 9 inches and this fine Strecthced Canvas Wall Art includes hooks and wiring so that it is ready to hang right out of the box.Brand New Canvas Wall Art that is Strecthed with premium
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    Tofuku Temple Japanese Garden Kyoto Japan Stretched Canvas - Panoramic Images (27 x 9)

    • UPC: 203266126
    • Model: SCAPPI44049S
    • Color: Multicolor
    • Size: 27 x 9

  • Kyoto's Best Zen Gardens: Nanzenji (guide)

    Learn about and travel to Nanzenji in Kyoto, famous for its amazing grounds and zen gardens! (日本語字幕付き) ►Comment: Would you see Nanzenji on your Japan trip? More info on visiting Nanzenji: ...
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    Visit Japan | Kyoto Botanical Garden | the Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden

    The Kyoto Botanical Garden (240,000 m²), also known as the Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden, is a major botanical garden with conservatory located next to the Kamo River, Hangi-cho Simogamo, Saky...
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    Zen Garden at Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto City

    Nanzenji Temple is a Zen Temple and once considered as to have higher status than the five great Zen temples (gozan) of Kyoto City. As with many Zen temples, Nanzenji also has a great temple garde...
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