Japanese Gardens: Plants, Places and People

Japanese gardens are rich and varied. Shaped by the country’s culture and landscape, and by the people who tend them, they range from centuries-old temple gardens to private homes and unexpected contemporary spaces. Each reveals something different about the way Japan makes and experiences gardens.

Gardens all over Japan share a common language, and in this book, Jake Hobson, founder of Niwaki, explores the different dialects of some of the country’s most engaging examples, from exemplary public projects to yet-to-be-discovered gems.

Including specially commissioned photography and insights into the plants, people and places that define the style, Jake Hobson explores the vast and enduring influence of Japanese gardens on horticulture and design around the world today.