Traveling in this ancient country the elegant simplicity of the gardens gives you the distinct feeling of timelessness. Staying with my friend Ron and his wife Keiko was delightful. They showed us around the ancient cities of Nara and Koyoto through the shrines, the temples and their amazing gardens. Having just read one of Ron’s favorite books “The Little Prince,” I discovered a quote by which I think the French author summed up the beauty of Japanese-gardens as well as how they are achieved.
Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add,
but when there is nothing left to take away.
Antoine de Saint Exupery,
The art of the Japanese garden is more like music or dance than painting or drawing as the Japanese garden is always moving, changing, blending all the senses. The Japanese have certainly mastered how to make their gardens look more natural than nature itself.
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