Bamboo, rocks and stone lanterns are among the common elements found in Japanese gardens. Photo by Kevin Legnon. Every tree and shrub is purposely pruned in a way that leaves openings to allow the ...

culture-rich Japanese city to avoid Tokyo crowds. The Yama-style lantern on the garden's island is designed in a more simplistic way. Lastly, the smaller Misaki-style lantern is designed to ...

The 5-acre site features classic elements of a Japanese garden, including an arched drum bridge, pagodas, stone lanterns, stepping stone paths, native Japanese plants, serene koi ponds ...

The plaza is the work of Japanese garden designer Hoichi Kurisu ... for the base of the pagoda and lanterns across the plaza. The redesign added a space behind the pagoda for contemplation ...