Explore Japan: The Alluring Beauty of Japanese Gardens

Frenchman Emmanuel Marès meets experts at famous gardens in Kyoto, to explore the unique aesthetic of Japanese gardens. First, he visits Saiho-ji Temple, nicknamed "moss temple" because its garden features over 120 types of moss. He speaks with modern-day priests to learn more about its connection to Zen philosophy.

Next, Marès heads to Shoden-ji Temple, which takes up the “borrowed scenery” that incorporates a mountain as a spectacular backdrop for its garden. What is the fascination of the garden of the borrowed scenery that rock star David Bowie often visited and was deeply moved?

His third destination is Kennin-ji Temple, where the rooms overlooking the garden feature famous folding screens and fusuma paintings. In one of the rooms, the temple commissioned a new fusuma painting by an artist who incorporated dyeing techniques into her paintings, creating a masterpiece of modern art, collaborating with the garden scenery.

First aired on NHK WORLD-JAPAN/jibtv on 2021/12/24.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
3:27 Saiho-ji Temple
12:12 Shoden-ji Temple
19:25 Kennin-ji Temple

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▶ Chapters
0:00 Introduction
3:27 Saiho-ji Temple
12:12 Shoden-ji Temple
19:25 Kennin-ji Temple

[christinacutlass]

I think Japan us the most beautiful country on earth. Their pagodas were built without nails! Their bridges without nails! Everything is done with such care. What is utilitarian is also aesthetically pleasing. Respect for the wisdom of elders… The sheer beauty of their textiles! How harmonious is the kimono in the context of a garden? It shines like a jewel in the simplicity of their homes. The Japanese are a complex and paradoxical people, and their country and aesthetic is GORGEOUS!

[dreamadventure]

I don't know why but every time I see Japanese zen gardens, musics, I find myself in peace, from deep inside I hear "I am Home" ❤

[fonzieskatesurf]

19:54 I'm more relaxed listening to meditation and gong sounds of Japan than christian music I grew up listening to. I feel more at peace with nature in Buddhism and Shintoism 🇵🇼❤️🇯🇵🙏⛩️

[Islandgirlever]

Watching this video was such an emotional experience for me. During our two trips to Japan, we visited many Japanese gardens.. In our current home, I dedicated the front yard to the landscaping of my own Japanese garden, so inspired by all of the beauty and peace in nature when we were there. Thank you for teaching people about these beautiful places. They are the treasures of our planet.

[caterinarosamarino]

Grazie di averci mostrato tanta bellezza, armonia, gentilezza e serenità
Il Giappone è davvero un interesse positivo

[TGardens]

Can't get enough of the serenity and beauty of the scenery.

[tikitiki]

no words can come close to the messages the gardens convey, thx so very much

[stevemcelmury]

What a gift you have given us... thank you!

[jsud]

Absolutely beautiful. What an amazing legacy of beauty. This man has a passion that he is sharing. Thank you.

[harrysetiawan]

Thank you for sharing this video, I love all about japan, especially how they respect and connect with the nature, through this video i can feel their beauty and peace. something that you cant see even if you go there as a tourist. it wouldnt be the same feeling, as it would packed with people

[zeusfloreus]

Excellent tour and talk. I loved it! I make portable organic shelters and connected with the gardens at different levels. I loved the connections made with locals and wisdom shared. I've watched this 3 times today. Thank you!!

[scottjohnson]

While watching this video on Japanese gardens, it somehow makes me more aware of Gardens in general gardens can be anything you make it I like I like Japanese gardens are so beautiful tranquil And peaceful all of the same time

[arunbadalkar]

Very beautiful, its amazing to know in 13th century, when in India small small kingdoms fighting with each other & no sense of creating something like this, of unique
gardens. Thats why Japs are way ahead of India in many ways. This is the reason they have outstanding gardens everywhere, Great.! I admire their civilization.!

[mariadelacruzrodriguezpala]

Espectacular!🙏😌I think we ow to Japan a lot of the world’s actual refinement

[pakko]

Excellent video Monsieur Marès! Thank you!

[MrJohnblaine]

Heavenly... Japanese maple trees are dreamy.

[j.]

, ,, th' moss garden ... a revelation ... thanks n kudos from Berlin . . .

[onsywid]

Большое спасибо вам за предоставленную информацию о культуре Японии.

[solsticesummer]

The bottom of her painting, the rippling water makes me think of a Van Gogh sky full of flying birds. 🙂