Travel for Life

In the previous article, I have introduced the  satoyama  in Japan: Satoyama — Where People Live in Harmony with Nature in Japan Traditionally, Japanese people regard the concept of "human beings are part of nature" deeply—so deep that they even bring nature closer to their daily lives. In this article, I will cover the concept of 庭屋一如（ていおくいちにょ) with which Japanese people design their buildings such that garden (庭) and house (屋) are merged into one world (or bring the outdoors inside). Away from the Nature In modern days, city dwellers live or work comfortably within their own confines (e.g., apartments or offices), but very far away from the Nature.  Sometimes kids living in the city never know how their food items are grown or look like in the farms. In [2], host Peter Barakan said that it took them one-hour train ride from Tokyo to their location for filming satoyama. Besides distance, there are other deterring factors that prevent us from fully enjoy the Nature. ...

Attention: Click  here   to view a mobile-friendly version. In [1], I have highlighted  Yoshikien  ( 吉城園 ) with the following descriptions: 10 minute walk away Kofukuji Temple The entry fee is free ( changed since April 2020) [2] A visit to Yoshikien provides the opportunity to see three different variations of  Japanese gardens  in one spot. Before my final visit of it on 12/05/2016, this was also two of the recommended places by my Airbnb host Hiroko. Because the timing and weather, this visit turns out to be a real surprise and I have captured the most beautiful pictures of Japanese Garden during my 12-day trip of visiting many other gardens—mostly in temples. This garden with three sections may not be the most tended garden. However, its natural and untouched scenery has its own charms and beauties. Water Garden Below water garden is the one in front of the main building. Tea House The main attraction on that...