Description
The Modern Japanese Garden is a landmark survey and the first book of its kind, offering a definitive overview of Japanese garden design. Spanning sites from Tokyo and Kyoto to Osaka, Fukuoka and beyond, it presents in-depth garden profiles, key historical analysis, and insights into the work of Japan’s most influential garden designers.
Structured around pre- and post-1945 design, the book explores how gardens evolved from symbols of power to spaces of healing and contemplation. A concise history of the Japanese garden sits alongside studies of contemporary gardens in corporate, cultural and public settings, featuring both iconic and recently completed works. Short interludes and essays by leading figures including Kengo Kuma, Mira Locher, Tim Richardson and Masuno Shunmyo further illuminate the themes and aesthetics of Japanese garden design.
Available in hardback approx 28cm x 23cm.
Pages: 352
Published: August 2025
