Asashi Nakamura

The Japanese have a habit of harmonizing every bit of detail in their surroundings with one another. It’s a habit that usually reflects in their gardens because of the culture’s historical and religious background. Simply put, the Japanese are obsessed…

There are certain gardens that are around Japan’s city structures that have been designed with a cultural standard that evokes natural materials and reflects the minimalist perspective. Typically epitomized by Zen temples all over Japan, these minimalist nature-based gardens are…