The British have always had a high regard and fascination with Japanese gardens. Ever since Japan’s self-imposed isolation came to an end in 1854, British gardeners and collectors have dissected and collected Japanese gardens and plants, interpreting and imitating the intricate zen-Buddhist gardens of the earth. This is the garden surrounding the serene temple of Tojiin in Kyoto photographed in late autumn - a time in Japan that is as beautiful as the famous blossom of the spring.
The British have always had a high regard and fascination
The British have always had a high regard and fascination with Japanese gardens. Ever since Japan’s self-imposed isolation came to an end in 1854, British gardeners and collectors have dissected and c