The roots of gardening first started in a time called Asuka period.

Gardens works attempt to imitate famous mountains and other natural elements.

Kyoto is home to one of the oldest Japanese pond gardens.

In the Kamakura Period (1185–1333) and the Muromachi Period (1392-1573) were a time when japanese garden designs were being explored to there maximum.

During World War II, the cherry blossom was used to uplift the Japanese people.

They bloom around April, depending on country, but it is a very short blooming season

The most well-known variety of cherry blossom in Japan is the Somei Yoshino.

The cherry blossom represents : End of a difficult period, start of prosperity, joy, and much more.

Also known as Zen Gardens, are dry landscape gardens.

The main use in the gardens are rocks and stones, they represent islands, and they form kanji for heart and mind.

Without using ponds or streams the gardens symbolize natural landscapes when using rocks, white sand and pruned trees.

Sea is symbolized not by water but by sand raked in patterns that represent rippling water.

The name Tsukiyama refers to the creation of artificial hills.

These gardens vary in size and the way they are viewed.

The scale of the hills is mainly shrubs.

One common type of Tsukiyama garden is the tortoise and crane garden, which together show an isle of eternal youth.

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Are the tea gardens which are found all over Japan.

They are related to the tea ceremony which was started in Japan in the 14th century.

The main reason for these gardens is to have an atmosphere of loneliness and the feeling of getting away from the world.

The main elements in these gardens are the stone lanterns, stone basin, etc.

Chaniwa gardens are very simple in decorations.

To make these gardens the Japanese use:

The Chozubachi(water basin) to invite vistors and to refresh themselves.

Rain catching stones -special stones that reminded scholars of natural scenery or objects that were collected and displayed.

Statues like The Great Buddha are sometimes presented in gardens to provide thoughtful serenity to any area.