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  • Green Wall  at Canal City Hakata - Fans of vertical gardens or green walls say governments should provide incentives for green initiatives as they save energy consumption by reducing heat in buildings. Unfortunately, high maintenance costs, expensive building material costs and lack of government support, means they are not widely used and are used more as "greenwash" decorations rather than as a benefits to the environment.
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  • Green Wall  at Canal City Hakata - Fans of vertical gardens or green walls say governments should provide incentives for green initiatives as they save energy consumption by reducing heat in buildings. Unfortunately, high maintenance costs, expensive building material costs and lack of government support, means they are not widely used and are used more as "greenwash" decorations rather than as a benefits to the environment.
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  • Green Wall Hiroo Tokyo - Fans of vertical gardens or green walls say governments should provide incentives for green initiatives as they save energy consumption by reducing heat in buildings. Unfortunately, high maintenance costs, expensive building material costs and lack of government support, means they are not widely used and are used more as "greenwash" decorations rather than as a benefits to the environment.
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  • Green Wall Hiroo Tokyo - Fans of vertical gardens or green walls say governments should provide incentives for green initiatives as they save energy consumption by reducing heat in buildings. Unfortunately, high maintenance costs, expensive building material costs and lack of government support, means they are not widely used and are used more as "greenwash" decorations rather than as a benefits to the environment.
    Tokyo-green-wall-2.jpg
  • Green Wall Tokyo - Fans of vertical gardens or green walls say governments should provide incentives for green initiatives as they save energy consumption by reducing heat in buildings.  Unfortunately, high maintenance costs, expensive building material costs and lack of government support, means they are not widely used and are used more as "greenwash" decorations rather than as a benefits to the environment.
    green-wall-tokyo-2.jpg
  • Another old idea that has been revisited, planting a green  wall blocks the sun and cools buildings down. Not only does it save energy but looks a lot better than man-made  materials. This one is cooling air conditioner inverters in front of Komagome Railway Station in Tokyo.
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  • Green Wall Tokyo - Fans of vertical gardens or green walls say governments should provide incentives for green initiatives as they save energy consumption by reducing heat in buildings.  Unfortunately, high maintenance costs, expensive building material costs and lack of government support, means they are not widely used and are used more as "greenwash" decorations rather than as a benefits to the environment.
    green-wall-tokyo-1.jpg
  • Vertical garden green wall at Kasetsart University’s woman dormitory.  Fans of vertical gardens or green walls say governments should provide incentives for green initiatives as they save energy consumption by reducing heat in buildings.  Unfortunately, high maintenance costs, expensive building material costs and lack of government support, means they are not widely used and are used more as "greenwash" decorations rather than as a benefits to the environment.
    kasetsart-green-wall-1.jpg
  • Vertical garden green wall at Kasetsart University’s woman dormitory.  Fans of vertical gardens or green walls say governments should provide incentives for green initiatives as they save energy consumption by reducing heat in buildings.  Unfortunately, high maintenance costs, expensive building material costs and lack of government support, means they are not widely used and are used more as "greenwash" decorations rather than as a benefits to the environment.
    kasetsart-green-wall-3.jpg
  • Vertical garden green wall at Kasetsart University’s woman dormitory.  Fans of vertical gardens or green walls say governments should provide incentives for green initiatives as they save energy consumption by reducing heat in buildings.  Unfortunately, high maintenance costs, expensive building material costs and lack of government support, means they are not widely used and are used more as "greenwash" decorations rather than as a benefits to the environment.
    kasetsart-green-wall-2.jpg
  • Vertical garden green wall at Kasetsart University’s woman dormitory.  Fans of vertical gardens or green walls say governments should provide incentives for green initiatives as they save energy consumption by reducing heat in buildings.  Unfortunately, high maintenance costs, expensive building material costs and lack of government support, means they are not widely used and are used more as "greenwash" decorations rather than as a benefits to the environment.
    kasetsart-green-wall-4.jpg
  • Ideo Morph 38 is well known in the Sukhumvit area for its signature green walls that protect it from the morning sun. It is also called Ashton Condominium and located away from the congestion of Sukhumvit Road in a low-rise residential neighborhood. The condo is made up of two towers to maximize plot ratio.
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  • Ideo Morph 38 is well known in the Sukhumvit area for its signature green walls that protect it from the morning sun. It is also called Ashton Condominium and located away from the congestion of Sukhumvit Road in a low-rise residential neighborhood. The condo is made up of two towers to maximize plot ratio.
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  • Organic Building Osaka -  Space is limited in Japan so there is not much extra room for garden space.  One solution to this is the concept of a vertical garden, sometimes known of as green walls or living walls, The Organic Building in Osaka is a vertical garden borrowing motifs from natural bamboo.  Bamboo was chosen because of its inherent undulating qualitiy and verticality, and strength.  The exterior is covered with red panels with fiberglass planters protruding from the building containing more than eighty types of plants.  The plants are watered by built in pipes that are computer controlled.
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  • Organic Building Osaka -  Space is limited in Japan so there is not much extra room for garden space.  One solution to this is the concept of a vertical garden, sometimes known of as green walls or living walls, The Organic Building in Osaka is a vertical garden borrowing motifs from natural bamboo.  Bamboo was chosen because of its inherent undulating qualitiy and verticality, and strength.  The exterior is covered with red panels with fiberglass planters protruding from the building containing more than eighty types of plants.  The plants are watered by built in pipes that are computer controlled.
    organic-building-4.jpg
  • Organic Building Osaka -  Space is limited in Japan so there is not much extra room for garden space.  One solution to this is the concept of a vertical garden, sometimes known of as green walls or living walls, The Organic Building in Osaka is a vertical garden borrowing motifs from natural bamboo.  Bamboo was chosen because of its inherent undulating qualitiy and verticality, and strength.  The exterior is covered with red panels with fiberglass planters protruding from the building containing more than eighty types of plants.  The plants are watered by built in pipes that are computer controlled.
    organic-building-1.jpg
  • The market of Les Halles in Avignon at Place de Pie is famous for its green wall - the facade was designed by Patrick Blanc.  Inside there are some 40 stalls selling fruits and vegetables, seafood, meat, olives, flowers and plants.  A market has existed here since the 17th century though the current building dates from 1974 with a much more recent facelift.
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  • The market of Les Halles in Avignon at Place de Pie is famous for its green wall - the facade was designed by Patrick Blanc.  Inside there are some 40 stalls selling fruits and vegetables, seafood, meat, olives, flowers and plants.  A market has existed here since the 17th century though the current building dates from 1974 with a much more recent facelift.
    les-halles-avignon-3.jpg
  • Rain Hill was designed as a peaceful sanctuary, using the buildings' green facades to absorb heat and noise.  Its concept is an ecosystem, the original existing trees were preserved, giving natural shade and a cooler atmosphere.  The building also uses a high tech water based air conditioninig system to support minimalizing impact on the environment.
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  • Vertical garden green wall at Kasetsart University Faculty of Economics.  Fans of vertical gardens or green walls say governments should provide incentives for green initiatives as they save energy consumption by reducing heat in buildings.  Unfortunately, high maintenance costs, expensive building material costs and lack of government support, means they are not widely used and are used more as "greenwash" decorations rather than as a benefits to the environment.
    kasetsart-green-wall-6.jpg
  • Vertical garden green wall at Kasetsart University Faculty of Economics.  Fans of vertical gardens or green walls say governments should provide incentives for green initiatives as they save energy consumption by reducing heat in buildings.  Unfortunately, high maintenance costs, expensive building material costs and lack of government support, means they are not widely used and are used more as "greenwash" decorations rather than as a benefits to the environment.
    kasetsart-green-wall-5.jpg
  • Vertical garden green wall at Kasetsart University Faculty of Economics.  Fans of vertical gardens or green walls say governments should provide incentives for green initiatives as they save energy consumption by reducing heat in buildings.  Unfortunately, high maintenance costs, expensive building material costs and lack of government support, means they are not widely used and are used more as "greenwash" decorations rather than as a benefits to the environment.
    kasetsart-green-wall-7.jpg
  • Fans of vertical gardens or green walls say governments should provide incentives for green initiatives as they save energy consumption by reducing heat in buildings.  Unfortunately, high maintenance costs, expensive building material costs and lack of government support, means they are not widely used and are used more as "greenwash" decorations rather than as a benefits to the environment.
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  • St Andrews Garden Trellis at Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka Hill Tea Country
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  • Pasona Farm is set in an office building for a the Pasona corporation in Chiyoda, Tokyo and famous for its urban farm right in the building. The farm has many different species of plants that are harvested and eaten at the building's cafes.  Office workers share space with the plants:  lettuce is grown inside seminar rooms,  tomato vines suspended above conference tables... The lobby features a rice paddy.  The plants are all maintained by employees and creates a special workplace that promotes productivity and mental health.
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  • Gyokudo Kawai was considered  a great master of Japanese painting who lived in Mitake so as a memorial to his accomplishments Gyokudo Museum was created by Ken Nakajima - the landscape architect. The garden has no specific observation point, thought it can be viewed from many angles without changing its general look.  A central design concept that has been used to describe this garden is nesting technique, which has long been utilized in Japanese art.  Natural stones found in adjacent Tama River were used for the garden's stones as well as a part of natural woods at the background crossed over the wall turned to be garden trees that have set the border between artificial and natural. This can be considered in contrast to borrowed scenery often employed in Japanese gardens. In other words, instead of designating as background, it directly employs the natural elements in the garden itself.
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  • Gyokudo Kawai was considered  a great master of Japanese painting who lived in Mitake so as a memorial to his accomplishments Gyokudo Museum was created by Ken Nakajima - the landscape architect. The garden has no specific observation point, thought it can be viewed from many angles without changing its general look.  A central design concept that has been used to describe this garden is nesting technique, which has long been utilized in Japanese art.  Natural stones found in adjacent Tama River were used for the garden's stones as well as a part of natural woods at the background crossed over the wall turned to be garden trees that have set the border between artificial and natural. This can be considered in contrast to borrowed scenery often employed in Japanese gardens. In other words, instead of designating as background, it directly employs the natural elements in the garden itself.
    gyokudo-1.jpg
  • Gyokudo Kawai was considered  a great master of Japanese painting who lived in Mitake so as a memorial to his accomplishments Gyokudo Museum was created by Ken Nakajima - the landscape architect. The garden has no specific observation point, thought it can be viewed from many angles without changing its general look.  A central design concept that has been used to describe this garden is nesting technique, which has long been utilized in Japanese art.  Natural stones found in adjacent Tama River were used for the garden's stones as well as a part of natural woods at the background crossed over the wall turned to be garden trees that have set the border between artificial and natural. This can be considered in contrast to borrowed scenery often employed in Japanese gardens. In other words, instead of designating as background, it directly employs the natural elements in the garden itself.
    gyukodo-6.jpg
  • Gyokudo Kawai was considered  a great master of Japanese painting who lived in Mitake so as a memorial to his accomplishments Gyokudo Museum was created by Ken Nakajima - the landscape architect. The garden has no specific observation point, thought it can be viewed from many angles without changing its general look.  A central design concept that has been used to describe this garden is nesting technique, which has long been utilized in Japanese art.  Natural stones found in adjacent Tama River were used for the garden's stones as well as a part of natural woods at the background crossed over the wall turned to be garden trees that have set the border between artificial and natural. This can be considered in contrast to borrowed scenery often employed in Japanese gardens. In other words, instead of designating as background, it directly employs the natural elements in the garden itself.
    gyukodo-2.jpg
  • Gyokudo Kawai was considered  a great master of Japanese painting who lived in Mitake so as a memorial to his accomplishments Gyokudo Museum was created by Ken Nakajima - the landscape architect. The garden has no specific observation point, thought it can be viewed from many angles without changing its general look.  A central design concept that has been used to describe this garden is nesting technique, which has long been utilized in Japanese art.  Natural stones found in adjacent Tama River were used for the garden's stones as well as a part of natural woods at the background crossed over the wall turned to be garden trees that have set the border between artificial and natural. This can be considered in contrast to borrowed scenery often employed in Japanese gardens. In other words, instead of designating as background, it directly employs the natural elements in the garden itself.
    gyokudo-7.jpg
  • Gyokudo Kawai was considered  a great master of Japanese painting who lived in Mitake so as a memorial to his accomplishments Gyokudo Museum was created by Ken Nakajima - the landscape architect. The garden has no specific observation point, thought it can be viewed from many angles without changing its general look.  A central design concept that has been used to describe this garden is nesting technique, which has long been utilized in Japanese art.  Natural stones found in adjacent Tama River were used for the garden's stones as well as a part of natural woods at the background crossed over the wall turned to be garden trees that have set the border between artificial and natural. This can be considered in contrast to borrowed scenery often employed in Japanese gardens. In other words, instead of designating as background, it directly employs the natural elements in the garden itself.
    gyokudo-6.jpg
  • Gyokudo Kawai was considered  a great master of Japanese painting who lived in Mitake so as a memorial to his accomplishments Gyokudo Museum was created by Ken Nakajima - the landscape architect. The garden has no specific observation point, thought it can be viewed from many angles without changing its general look.  A central design concept that has been used to describe this garden is nesting technique, which has long been utilized in Japanese art.  Natural stones found in adjacent Tama River were used for the garden's stones as well as a part of natural woods at the background crossed over the wall turned to be garden trees that have set the border between artificial and natural. This can be considered in contrast to borrowed scenery often employed in Japanese gardens. In other words, instead of designating as background, it directly employs the natural elements in the garden itself.
    gyokudo-5.jpg
  • Gyokudo Kawai was considered  a great master of Japanese painting who lived in Mitake so as a memorial to his accomplishments Gyokudo Museum was created by Ken Nakajima - the landscape architect. The garden has no specific observation point, thought it can be viewed from many angles without changing its general look.  A central design concept that has been used to describe this garden is nesting technique, which has long been utilized in Japanese art.  Natural stones found in adjacent Tama River were used for the garden's stones as well as a part of natural woods at the background crossed over the wall turned to be garden trees that have set the border between artificial and natural. This can be considered in contrast to borrowed scenery often employed in Japanese gardens. In other words, instead of designating as background, it directly employs the natural elements in the garden itself.
    gyokudo-3.jpg
  • Gyokudo Kawai was considered  a great master of Japanese painting who lived in Mitake so as a memorial to his accomplishments Gyokudo Museum was created by Ken Nakajima - the landscape architect. The garden has no specific observation point, thought it can be viewed from many angles without changing its general look.  A central design concept that has been used to describe this garden is nesting technique, which has long been utilized in Japanese art.  Natural stones found in adjacent Tama River were used for the garden's stones as well as a part of natural woods at the background crossed over the wall turned to be garden trees that have set the border between artificial and natural. This can be considered in contrast to borrowed scenery often employed in Japanese gardens. In other words, instead of designating as background, it directly employs the natural elements in the garden itself.
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  • Gyokudo Kawai was considered  a great master of Japanese painting who lived in Mitake so as a memorial to his accomplishments Gyokudo Museum was created by Ken Nakajima - the landscape architect. The garden has no specific observation point, thought it can be viewed from many angles without changing its general look.  A central design concept that has been used to describe this garden is nesting technique, which has long been utilized in Japanese art.  Natural stones found in adjacent Tama River were used for the garden's stones as well as a part of natural woods at the background crossed over the wall turned to be garden trees that have set the border between artificial and natural. This can be considered in contrast to borrowed scenery often employed in Japanese gardens. In other words, instead of designating as background, it directly employs the natural elements in the garden itself.
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  • Gyokudo Kawai was considered  a great master of Japanese painting who lived in Mitake so as a memorial to his accomplishments Gyokudo Museum was created by Ken Nakajima - the landscape architect. The garden has no specific observation point, thought it can be viewed from many angles without changing its general look.  A central design concept that has been used to describe this garden is nesting technique, which has long been utilized in Japanese art.  Natural stones found in adjacent Tama River were used for the garden's stones as well as a part of natural woods at the background crossed over the wall turned to be garden trees that have set the border between artificial and natural. This can be considered in contrast to borrowed scenery often employed in Japanese gardens. In other words, instead of designating as background, it directly employs the natural elements in the garden itself.
    gyukodo-7.jpg
  • Gyokudo Kawai was considered  a great master of Japanese painting who lived in Mitake so as a memorial to his accomplishments Gyokudo Museum was created by Ken Nakajima - the landscape architect. The garden has no specific observation point, thought it can be viewed from many angles without changing its general look.  A central design concept that has been used to describe this garden is nesting technique, which has long been utilized in Japanese art.  Natural stones found in adjacent Tama River were used for the garden's stones as well as a part of natural woods at the background crossed over the wall turned to be garden trees that have set the border between artificial and natural. This can be considered in contrast to borrowed scenery often employed in Japanese gardens. In other words, instead of designating as background, it directly employs the natural elements in the garden itself.
    gyukodo-3.jpg
  • Gyokudo Kawai was considered  a great master of Japanese painting who lived in Mitake so as a memorial to his accomplishments Gyokudo Museum was created by Ken Nakajima - the landscape architect. The garden has no specific observation point, thought it can be viewed from many angles without changing its general look.  A central design concept that has been used to describe this garden is nesting technique, which has long been utilized in Japanese art.  Natural stones found in adjacent Tama River were used for the garden's stones as well as a part of natural woods at the background crossed over the wall turned to be garden trees that have set the border between artificial and natural. This can be considered in contrast to borrowed scenery often employed in Japanese gardens. In other words, instead of designating as background, it directly employs the natural elements in the garden itself.
    gyukodo-4.jpg
  • Gyokudo Kawai was considered  a great master of Japanese painting who lived in Mitake so as a memorial to his accomplishments Gyokudo Museum was created by Ken Nakajima - the landscape architect. The garden has no specific observation point, thought it can be viewed from many angles without changing its general look.  A central design concept that has been used to describe this garden is nesting technique, which has long been utilized in Japanese art.  Natural stones found in adjacent Tama River were used for the garden's stones as well as a part of natural woods at the background crossed over the wall turned to be garden trees that have set the border between artificial and natural. This can be considered in contrast to borrowed scenery often employed in Japanese gardens. In other words, instead of designating as background, it directly employs the natural elements in the garden itself.
    gyukodo-1.jpg
  • Chishakuin Temple is the headquarters of the Chisan School of Shingon Buddhism.  Its garden was inspired by the area around Mt Lushan in China ("Rozen" in Japanese) and its beauty changes with the seasons. The temple itself is has several National Treasures of Japan, wall paintings and decorative screen paintings.
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  • Gyokudo Kawai was considered  a great master of Japanese painting who lived in Mitake so as a memorial to his accomplishments Gyokudo Museum was created by Ken Nakajima - the landscape architect. The garden has no specific observation point, thought it can be viewed from many angles without changing its general look.  A central design concept that has been used to describe this garden is nesting technique, which has long been utilized in Japanese art.  Natural stones found in adjacent Tama River were used for the garden's stones as well as a part of natural woods at the background crossed over the wall turned to be garden trees that have set the border between artificial and natural. This can be considered in contrast to borrowed scenery often employed in Japanese gardens. In other words, instead of designating as background, it directly employs the natural elements in the garden itself.
    gyokudo-2.jpg
  • Green Tea Bath at Yunessun Springs, Hakone - Kowakien Yunessun is a hot springs spa resort and water amusement park located in the scenic surroundings of Hakone.  With a unique blend of traditional Japanese onsen hot springs and water recreation and activities such as pools, slides, and man-made waterfalls.  Yunessun also has some wacky baths such as the coffee bath, sake bath, wine bath and even a green tea bath.
    yunessun-tea-bath-1.jpg
  • Green Tea Bath at Yunessun Springs, Hakone - Kowakien Yunessun is a hot springs spa resort and water amusement park located in the scenic surroundings of Hakone.  With a unique blend of traditional Japanese onsen hot springs and water recreation and activities such as pools, slides, and man-made waterfalls.  Yunessun also has some wacky baths such as the coffee bath, sake bath, wine bath and even a green tea bath.
    yunessun-tea-bath-2.jpg
  • Manila Street Fashion - Hat Contest - Waiters at this al fresco restaurant in Green Belt Makati hold a hat contest every year during the Chrismtas holidays.  This year's theme is "recycling".  Nothing explains the Filipino character better than the word exhuberance.  A passion for costumes, dressing up, funny hats and beauty pageants makes the Philippines a natural when it comes to street fashion.  Although the country's hot, humid climate usually requires casual, comfortable clothing, there is usually a bit of flair added for extra value and fun.
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  • Wine Bath at Yunessun Springs - Kowakien Yunessun is a hot springs spa resort and water amusement park located in the scenic surroundings of Hakone.  With a unique blend of traditional Japanese onsen hot springs and water recreation and activities such as pools, slides, and man-made waterfalls.  Yunessun also has some wacky baths such as the coffee bath, sake bath, wine bath and even a green tea bath.
    yunessun-wine-bath-1.jpg
  • Coffee Bath at Yunessun Springs, Hakone - Kowakien Yunessun is a hot springs spa resort and water amusement park located in the scenic surroundings of Hakone.  With a unique blend of traditional Japanese onsen hot springs and water recreation and activities such as pools, slides, and man-made waterfalls.  Yunessun also has some wacky baths such as the coffee bath, sake bath, wine bath and even a green tea bath.
    yunessun-coffee-bath-2.jpg
  • Yamashita Park has always been a favorite promenade along Yokohama harbour. Here you can enjoy the port's maritime breezes without even boarding one of the ferries or ships from around the world that dock at the port.  Open, green, public spaces are a rarity in Japan and locals have always cherished this park.
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  • Shosei-en Garden is a traditional Japanese formal garden thought to have been built in the ninth century on the site of Prince Minamoto Notoru's mansion. Fires in 1858 and 1864 burnt the walls and interior structures to the ground. They were thereafter restored, and in 1938 designated a National Historic Site. Within the grounds, there are several tea houses, a large pond, a small waterfall, many stone lanterns, and bridges - all a mere 10 minute walk from the main Kyoto Station and the bullet trains.
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  • Kokoen is a relatively modern Japanese garden, opened in 1992 on the former site of of the feudal lord's west residence Nishi-Oyashiki at Himeji Castle. The gardens were designed by a team of Japan's top landscape architects and garden designers and consists of nine separate, walled gardens designed in various styles of the Edo Period.  Among the gardens are the garden of the lord's residence which features a pond with a waterfall, a tea garden & tea ceremony house, a pine tree garden, a bamboo garden and a flower garden.  Overall the gardens were designed to be attractive in every season.
    koko-en-49.jpg
  • Kokoen is a relatively modern Japanese garden, opened in 1992 on the former site of of the feudal lord's west residence Nishi-Oyashiki at Himeji Castle. The gardens were designed by a team of Japan's top landscape architects and garden designers and consists of nine separate, walled gardens designed in various styles of the Edo Period.  Among the gardens are the garden of the lord's residence which features a pond with a waterfall, a tea garden & tea ceremony house, a pine tree garden, a bamboo garden and a flower garden.  Overall the gardens were designed to be attractive in every season.
    koko-en-44.jpg
  • Kokoen is a relatively modern Japanese garden, opened in 1992 on the former site of of the feudal lord's west residence Nishi-Oyashiki at Himeji Castle. The gardens were designed by a team of Japan's top landscape architects and garden designers and consists of nine separate, walled gardens designed in various styles of the Edo Period.  Among the gardens are the garden of the lord's residence which features a pond with a waterfall, a tea garden & tea ceremony house, a pine tree garden, a bamboo garden and a flower garden.  Overall the gardens were designed to be attractive in every season.
    koko-en-36.jpg
  • 20.1  Shosei-en Garden 渉成園 is a traditional Japanese formal garden thought to have been built in the ninth century on the site of Prince Minamoto Notoru's mansion. Fires in 1858 and 1864 burnt the walls and interior structures to the ground. They were thereafter restored, and in 1938 designated a National Historic Site. Within the grounds, there are several tea houses, a large pond, a small waterfall, stone lanterns and bridges Shosei-en is part of the Honganji temples complex.
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  • Kokoen is a relatively modern Japanese garden, opened in 1992 on the former site of of the feudal lord's west residence Nishi-Oyashiki at Himeji Castle. The gardens were designed by a team of Japan's top landscape architects and garden designers and consists of nine separate, walled gardens designed in various styles of the Edo Period.  Among the gardens are the garden of the lord's residence which features a pond with a waterfall, a tea garden & tea ceremony house, a pine tree garden, a bamboo garden and a flower garden.  Overall the gardens were designed to be attractive in every season.
    koko-en-garden-1.jpg
  • Kokoen is a relatively modern Japanese garden, opened in 1992 on the former site of of the feudal lord's west residence Nishi-Oyashiki at Himeji Castle. The gardens were designed by a team of Japan's top landscape architects and garden designers and consists of nine separate, walled gardens designed in various styles of the Edo Period.  Among the gardens are the garden of the lord's residence which features a pond with a waterfall, a tea garden & tea ceremony house, a pine tree garden, a bamboo garden and a flower garden.  Overall the gardens were designed to be attractive in every season.
    koko-en-48.jpg
  • Kokoen is a relatively modern Japanese garden, opened in 1992 on the former site of of the feudal lord's west residence Nishi-Oyashiki at Himeji Castle. The gardens were designed by a team of Japan's top landscape architects and garden designers and consists of nine separate, walled gardens designed in various styles of the Edo Period.  Among the gardens are the garden of the lord's residence which features a pond with a waterfall, a tea garden & tea ceremony house, a pine tree garden, a bamboo garden and a flower garden.  Overall the gardens were designed to be attractive in every season.
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  • Kokoen Garden Pavilion - Kokoen is a relatively modern Japanese garden, opened in 1992 on the former site of of the feudal lord's west residence Nishi-Oyashiki at Himeji Castle. The gardens were designed by a team of Japan's top landscape architects and garden designers and consists of nine separate, walled gardens designed in various styles of the Edo Period.  Among the gardens are the garden of the lord's residence which features a pond with a waterfall, a tea garden & tea ceremony house, a pine tree garden, a bamboo garden and a flower garden.  Overall the gardens were designed to be attractive in every season.
    koko-en-39.jpg
  • Kokoen Garden Pavilion - Kokoen is a relatively modern Japanese garden, opened in 1992 on the former site of of the feudal lord's west residence Nishi-Oyashiki at Himeji Castle. The gardens were designed by a team of Japan's top landscape architects and garden designers and consists of nine separate, walled gardens designed in various styles of the Edo Period.  Among the gardens are the garden of the lord's residence which features a pond with a waterfall, a tea garden & tea ceremony house, a pine tree garden, a bamboo garden and a flower garden.  Overall the gardens were designed to be attractive in every season.
    koko-en-37.jpg
  • Kokoen is a relatively modern Japanese garden, opened in 1992 on the former site of of the feudal lord's west residence Nishi-Oyashiki at Himeji Castle. The gardens were designed by a team of Japan's top landscape architects and garden designers and consists of nine separate, walled gardens designed in various styles of the Edo Period.  Among the gardens are the garden of the lord's residence which features a pond with a waterfall, a tea garden & tea ceremony house, a pine tree garden, a bamboo garden and a flower garden.  Overall the gardens were designed to be attractive in every season.
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  • Gonaitei Garden is within the Kyoto Imperial Palace  -  the estate dates from the Edo period when the residence of high court nobles were grouped  together within the palace walls. When the capital moved to Tokyo the court nobles' residences were demolished. Then Kyōto Gyoen became a public park open to the public, with the exception of the Imperial Palace itself.
    gonaitei-garden-1.jpg
  • Bamboo at Bangkok Treehouse<br />
- a unique eco hotel on Phra Pradaeng Peninsula, an island in the Chao Phrya River, often called "Bangkok's Lung" for its lack of development and plentiful trees and orchards.   Bangkok Tree House adheres to many green values.  For one thing, bamboo is used for much of the building materials, partly because of its sustainability and its local abundance.  Bamboo is also perfect building material and its strength and durability.  Here it is used for floors, walls, ceilings.  Solar cookers are used in the hotel's kitchen, along with solar hot water heaters.  Everything from cleaning materials, to food in the cafe is all organic in keeping with the policy of the place.
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  • Bangkok Tree House is a unique eco hotel on Phra Pradaeng Peninsula, an island in the Chao Phrya River, often called "Bangkok's Lung" for its lack of development and plentiful trees and orchards.   Bangkok Tree House adheres to many green values.  For one thing, bamboo is used for much of the building materials, partly because of its sustainability and its local abundance.  Bamboo is also perfect building material and its strength and durability.  Here it is used for floors, walls, ceilings.  Solar cookers are used in the hotel's kitchen, along with solar hot water heaters.  Everything from cleaning materials, to food in the cafe is all organic in keeping with the policy of the place.
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  • 20.1  Shosei-en Garden 渉成園 is a traditional Japanese formal garden thought to have been built in the ninth century on the site of Prince Minamoto Notoru's mansion. Fires in 1858 and 1864 burnt the walls and interior structures to the ground. They were thereafter restored, and in 1938 designated a National Historic Site. Within the grounds, there are several tea houses, a large pond, a small waterfall, stone lanterns and bridges Shosei-en is part of the Honganji temples complex.
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  • 20.1  Shosei-en Garden 渉成園 is a traditional Japanese formal garden thought to have been built in the ninth century on the site of Prince Minamoto Notoru's mansion. Fires in 1858 and 1864 burnt the walls and interior structures to the ground. They were thereafter restored, and in 1938 designated a National Historic Site. Within the grounds, there are several tea houses, a large pond, a small waterfall, stone lanterns and bridges Shosei-en is part of the Honganji temples complex.
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  • Shosei-en Garden is a traditional Japanese formal garden thought to have been built in the ninth century on the site of Prince Minamoto Notoru's mansion. Fires in 1858 and 1864 burnt the walls and interior structures to the ground. They were thereafter restored, and in 1938 designated a National Historic Site. Within the grounds, there are several tea houses, a large pond, a small waterfall, many stone lanterns, and bridges - all a mere 10 minute walk from the main Kyoto Station and the bullet trains.
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  • Teahouse at Shosei-en - Shosei-en Garden is a traditional Japanese formal garden thought to have been built in the ninth century on the site of Prince Minamoto Notoru's mansion. Fires in 1858 and 1864 burnt the walls and interior structures to the ground. They were thereafter restored, and in 1938 designated a National Historic Site. Within the grounds, there are several tea houses, a large pond, a small waterfall, many stone lanterns, and bridges - all a mere 10 minute walk from the main Kyoto Station and the bullet trains.
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  • Kokoen is a relatively modern Japanese garden, opened in 1992 on the former site of of the feudal lord's west residence Nishi-Oyashiki at Himeji Castle. The gardens were designed by a team of Japan's top landscape architects and garden designers and consists of nine separate, walled gardens designed in various styles of the Edo Period.  Among the gardens are the garden of the lord's residence which features a pond with a waterfall, a tea garden & tea ceremony house, a pine tree garden, a bamboo garden and a flower garden.  Overall the gardens were designed to be attractive in every season.
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  • Kokoen is a relatively modern Japanese garden, opened in 1992 on the former site of of the feudal lord's west residence Nishi-Oyashiki at Himeji Castle. The gardens were designed by a team of Japan's top landscape architects and garden designers and consists of nine separate, walled gardens designed in various styles of the Edo Period.  Among the gardens are the garden of the lord's residence which features a pond with a waterfall, a tea garden & tea ceremony house, a pine tree garden, a bamboo garden and a flower garden.  Overall the gardens were designed to be attractive in every season.
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  • Kokoen Garden Pavilion - Kokoen is a relatively modern Japanese garden, opened in 1992 on the former site of of the feudal lord's west residence Nishi-Oyashiki at Himeji Castle. The gardens were designed by a team of Japan's top landscape architects and garden designers and consists of nine separate, walled gardens designed in various styles of the Edo Period.  Among the gardens are the garden of the lord's residence which features a pond with a waterfall, a tea garden & tea ceremony house, a pine tree garden, a bamboo garden and a flower garden.  Overall the gardens were designed to be attractive in every season.
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  • Kokoen is a relatively modern Japanese garden, opened in 1992 on the former site of of the feudal lord's west residence Nishi-Oyashiki at Himeji Castle. The gardens were designed by a team of Japan's top landscape architects and garden designers and consists of nine separate, walled gardens designed in various styles of the Edo Period.  Among the gardens are the garden of the lord's residence which features a pond with a waterfall, a tea garden & tea ceremony house, a pine tree garden, a bamboo garden and a flower garden.  Overall the gardens were designed to be attractive in every season.
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  • Bangkok Tree House is a unique eco hotel on Phra Pradaeng Peninsula, an island in the Chao Phrya River, often called "Bangkok's Lung" for its lack of development and plentiful trees and orchards.   Bangkok Tree House adheres to many green values.  For one thing, bamboo is used for much of the building materials, partly because of its sustainability and its local abundance.  Bamboo is also perfect building material and its strength and durability.  Here it is used for floors, walls, ceilings.  Solar cookers are used in the hotel's kitchen, along with solar hot water heaters.  Everything from cleaning materials, to food in the cafe is all organic in keeping with the policy of the place.
    bangkok-treehouse-03.jpg
  • Kokoen is a relatively modern Japanese garden, opened in 1992 on the former site of of the feudal lord's west residence Nishi-Oyashiki at Himeji Castle. The gardens were designed by a team of Japan's top landscape architects and garden designers and consists of nine separate, walled gardens designed in various styles of the Edo Period.  Among the gardens are the garden of the lord's residence which features a pond with a waterfall, a tea garden & tea ceremony house, a pine tree garden, a bamboo garden and a flower garden.  Overall the gardens were designed to be attractive in every season.
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  • Bamboo at Bangkok Treehouse - Bangkok Tree House is a unique eco hotel on Phra Pradaeng Peninsula, an island in the Chao Phrya River, often called "Bangkok's Lung" for its lack of development and plentiful trees and orchards.   Bangkok Tree House adheres to many green values.  For one thing, bamboo is used for much of the building materials, partly because of its sustainability and its local abundance.  Bamboo is also perfect building material and its strength and durability.  Here it is used for floors, walls, ceilings.  Solar cookers are used in the hotel's kitchen, along with solar hot water heaters.  Everything from cleaning materials, to food in the cafe is all organic in keeping with the policy of the place.
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  • The first full scale winery in Japan, Chateau Kamiya, was built in 1903 by Denbei Kamiya. The main building is of French-style masonry architecture with a reddish-brown wall, green roof and a white clock. Denbei Kamiya, went to France in the late 1800s to undergo training and acquired techniques in wine production in hopes of introducing wine to the Japanese, returning to his country to established its first winery. .
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  • The first full scale winery in Japan, Chateau Kamiya, was built in 1903 by Denbei Kamiya. The main building is of French-style masonry architecture with a reddish-brown wall, green roof and a white clock. Denbei Kamiya, went to France in the late 1800s to undergo training and acquired techniques in wine production in hopes of introducing wine to the Japanese, returning to his country to established its first winery. .
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