Citing the deep connection between bamboo and Japanese life, culture ... colorful koi carp flopping over the surface of the ponds, plan a route between Shokado's tea houses and historic homes ...

Bamboo lanterns line the pathways as colored lights illuminate the treetops and waterfall. Each light reflects gracefully off the surface of the Koi pond. Spanning four acres, the Sasebo Japanese ...

From a hillside planted with bamboo species from around the world to a 100-year-old estate with koi ponds, bridges and tea houses, the greater Peninsula area is home to Japanese-style gardens of ...

ponds and waterfalls, and other common Japanese design elements may appear to be randomly placed in the garden, but everything — including the tree branches — serves a purpose. Bamboo ...