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These Japanese Truck Gardens Are Absolutely Stunning!

However, as these Japanese landscapers prove, anything is possible with a little creativity and imagination. The annual Kei Truck Garden Contest brings gardens to the people. Kei trucks are tiny flatbed trucks that are often used in the construction and landscaping industries.

I've Never Seen Gardens as Beautiful as the Japanese Ones

In Japanese culture, garden-making is high art, intimately related to the linked arts of calligraphy and ink painting. Japanese gardens were first developed under the influences of the distinctive and stylized Chinese gardens.

This Japanese Tradition Takes Art to a New Level!

Take a look at what they do with all this leftover rice straw - we've got to say, we are impressed: See last year's Wara Art Festival here . Rather than letting the rice straw go to waste, the excess wara is reused in a number of ways.

The Japanese Art of Dorodango Turns Dirt Into Perfection!

"Dorodango" is a traditional pastime for Japanese schoolchildren that has become an art form unto itself. Dorodango balls are actually made from mud and dirt, but people are taking the art form much further than they used to by creating "hikaru dorodango" ("shiny dumpling" in English).

This Japanese Village Holds an Annual Rice Art Festival!

In the small Japanese village of Inakadate, the population has been in a stubborn decline for several decades. They had accumulated a big debt, and the future did not seem bright.

The Japanese Art of Bonsai Makes Miniature Gods of Us!

Given that this art is mainly confined to Japan, it's not a great surprise that the very best bonsai aren't received with very much fan fare - but it's certainly a great shame. That's why we've scoured the web to bring you 13 of the most beautiful bonsai ever photographed. Enjoy!

The Greatest Wonders of Japanese Architecture

Fuji World Heritage Center Key Characteristics of Japanese Architecture At the center of Japanese architecture and arts, in general, is a deep connection of the human with the natural world. The contemplation of nature serves as a source of spirituality and a canvas for understanding human emotion.

These Are 7 of the Most Beautiful Gardens in the World

The beautiful garden, with its Japanese bridge and waterlilies, has been eternalized by Monet’s brightly colored paintings.

This Japanese Artist Combines Painting and Sculpture...

Shintaro Ohata is a Japanese artist who has the knack of cleverly combining sculpture and canvas, creating unique effects. Ohata draws his inspiration from movies and everyday life and immerses the viewer in his 2D/3D work of art.

Beautiful Japanese Toys That Come With a Wish!

Temari balls are a form of Chinese and Japanese folk art in which small balls are embroidered with stunning patterns for play or decoration. Temari in Japanese means "hand ball", and originally these balls were designed to be used in hand ball games by children.

Inspired Gardening: The Most Beautiful Garden Quotes

Not everyone might have green fingers, but everyone is able appreciate the hard work every gardener does to achieve a beautiful garden. And while the fruits of gardening are indeed something to marvel at, there's far more to it than just determination.

These Japanese Philosophies are Super Interesting...

Japanese culture is the perfect blend of tradition and modernity, featuring unique values and principles.

Are These Japanese Houses Crazy or Artistic?

I just love the way the Japanese think. They are so eccentric and creative, yet they also have an amazing work ethic and always get the job done.

This Japanese Artist Finds the Sublime in the Mundane

Chie Hitosuyama is a very patient and incredibly talented young Japanese artist and sculptor, who’s work startled and amazed me when I first set eyes on it. Work of this quality is so rare that I had to share these images and short video with the world.

Find Inspiration in These Amazing Japanese Sayings

The Japanese culture has several unique aesthetics and is rooted in profound observations about life and people. It's no surprise, hence, that the region has produced many beautiful and inspiring proverbs and sayings that impart great life lessons.