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Tea House in Pasadena to be renovated
PASADENA – For 45 years, the little Japanese teahouse hidden away behind the Pasadena Buddhist Temple’s utilitarian building complex has been the classic setting for centuries-old Japanese “Urasenke” tea ceremonies. The next time the “way of tea” is celebrated there, the teahouse will be the new addition to the Japanese Garden at the Huntington Library. [...]
Murin-an: A delicate balance
If you need convincing as to the benefits of the colour green, even the briefest study of the Japanese garden will reveal its importance in landscape design. Holly Kerr Forsyth from the Australian explains key elements of Japanese garden design using Murin-an garden in Kyoto as an example. Read full Article