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The garden is never a separate project to a Japanese home — here's why

If you've ever found yourself wondering about the seamless transition from indoor to al fresco in Japanese gardens, the ...
inforum

Japanese garden designer offers a plan for all seasons

Seiko Goto is familiar with the Northern Plains' sometimes brutally cold weather, having taught landscape architecture for five years at the University of Manitoba. So, when the Northern Plains ...
Artnet

With Its Serene Japanese Garden in the Middle of Paris, the Famed Home of Fashion Designer Kenzō Takada Has Come to Market

In 1993, Japanese fashion designer Kenzō Takada built the Kenzo House in Paris, a serene enclave amid the typical Haussmann-style buildings of the bustling Bastille neighborhood. The four-story abode, ...

10 of Japan's most cleverly designed homes

From an ingenious home with guest annexe attached, to a micro house in Tokyo that opens like a shell, and a home for both ...
The New York Times

Gardens of Stone, Moss, Sand: 4 Moments of Zen in Kyoto

The city’s dry gardens seem timeless, but as these relatively new versions show, their design is still evolving. They offer spots for quiet contemplation in an increasingly overtouristed city. Kyoto’s ...