The Japan Times, an English language daily newspaper has just published two of my articles on Japanese gardens. The latest one appeared June 27, 2008, and should still be available at newsstands in Japan. This one is about the garden and formerly private residence, Yamamoto-tei in Shibamata, Katsushika Ward, Tokyo. There is also information about Shibamata's temple market street (monzenmachi), and the garden at Shibamata Taishakuten
, which is right next to Yamamoto-tei. Yamamoto-tei is a great place to hang out and get a feeling for what it must have been like to live in a private home in the beautiful -traditional architecture, known as sukiya-style.
Asakura Choso Kan
, which is right next to Yamamoto-tei. Yamamoto-tei is a great place to hang out and get a feeling for what it must have been like to live in a private home in the beautiful -traditional architecture, known as sukiya-style.Asakura Choso Kan
An earlier article on Asakura Choso Kan in Taito Ward, Tokyo, appeared at the end of May. There you can see examples of the sculptures of Fumio Asakura (1883 - 1964), the “Rodin of Japan.” The house mixes Western and Japanese traditional styles, and enclos
es a beautiful garden with a stream fed by a natural spring.
Both these articles, with photos in color, can be seen on the website of the Japan Times at:
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/ Click on "Life in Japan," and "Features."
es a beautiful garden with a stream fed by a natural spring.Both these articles, with photos in color, can be seen on the website of the Japan Times at:
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/ Click on "Life in Japan," and "Features."
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