Chinese techniques of garden construction became widespread in Japan at Heian Period (794-1192). In modern Japan both public and private gardens keep their legacy strong and alive. They play important role in busy, crowded and lively city as providing rest and solace.
Since I got here, one the most appealing and fascinating thing has been beautiful gardens and parks. Japanese have definitely put a lot effort to these sometimes even breathtaking areas. To me nature is really close to my heart and nothing is more relaxing than go jogging to a gorgeous environment, enjoy fresh air and amazingly beautiful flowers. Japanese parks are typically built around the theme of water. Usually you can even spot some animals living in the areas. Ponds containing ornamental carp or gold fish are some of the basic features in gardens in Japan.
In Japan there are 28 national parks that provide diverse geographic features. Japan’s total land area national parks cover 5,4%. Gardens in Japan are aesthetically pleasing, they illustrate how beauty can be achieved with simple objects, less can be more. Miniature waterfalls provide direct positive energy into the surroundings. There are also carefully nurtured bonsais or low lying colorful shrubbery and mosses. Of course these trace the seasons, so they will for example change their color. In some Japanese gardens or parks they have artificial island to enhance garden’s own spiritual aspect. They are connected to main area through different kinds of bridges, which can be made stone or wood.
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