Japanese gardens are famed for their balanced, peaceful and carefully organised nature. Usually designed to highlight the natural landscape, the Japanese garden follows philosophical ideas utilizing features such as water, rocks and gravel. While flowers are not always heavily focused on in the Japanese garden compared to British gardens, they hold significant importance within the home. Ikebana, (the Japanese art of flower arrangement) is often displayed in the tokonoma (a decorative alcove). It is appreciated as one of the three classical Japanese arts of refinement, alongside kōdō (the appreciation of incense) and chadō (the tea ceremony). Discover our range of books on gardening and flowers that touch upon various themes, including the importance of the garden in Japanese cultures and the techniques for creating beautiful ikebana.
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