The Modern Japanese Garden

A comprehensive exploration, The Modern Japanese Garden is the first of its kind, poised to be the definitive guide. It showcases gardens from Tokyo to Fukuoka, offering in-depth profiles of notable gardens, insights into renowned designers, and a thoughtful examination of Japanese garden design's evolution. Divided into pre- and post-1945 periods, it explores how gardens transitioned from symbols of status to spaces of healing. A brief history of Japanese gardens, from ancient stone arrangements to the late 19th century, complements analysis of contemporary gardens in corporate buildings, museums, and public spaces. Garden profiles range from landscapes to smaller-scale examples, including recent creations. Interspersed are interludes covering topics like the ancient Ryoan-ji garden and Japanese garden design's aesthetic lexicon, with essays from prominent contributors like Kengo Kuma and Masuno Shunmyo.