bonsai
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Beautiful Bonsai from Historic Japan
The history of bonsai in Japan goes back to the 13th century, which was a time when Japan was very open to culture imported from China and bonsai was one of the imported art forms. Bonsai is a dwarf tree grown in a porcelain pot, and its purpose is to represent nature through the arrangement…
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Beautiful and Historic Japanese Garden Landscape
How did Japanese gardens develop? And how can we appreciate Japanese gardens? Find out more about Japanese gardens.
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Omiya Bonsai Village | The world’s first Museum dedicated to Bonsai
Omiya’s main attraction is the Omiya Bonsai Village, one of the best places in Japan to get an in-depth insight into the art of aesthetic miniaturization.
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Matsushima and Naruko Onsen, Miyagi | Beautiful scenery created by Mother Nature
Matsushima near Sendai on the northern Pacific coast, is considered one of the three most scenic spots in Japan while still being off the beaten path. Just a one-hour train ride away is resort town Naruko Onsen.
