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Japanese garden; Japanese-style garden
A traditional style of garden unique to Japan, featuring elements such as rocks, water, sand, moss, trees, and bridges arranged to create miniature natural landscapes. Distinct from Western gardens in philosophy and design.
Composed of 日本 (Japan) + 庭園 (garden). Major types include: 枯山水 (dry landscape garden, using rocks and raked sand to represent water), 池泉回遊式 (pond strolling garden), and 茶庭/露地 (tea garden). Famous examples include 龍安寺 in Kyoto (renowned for its 枯山水), 兼六園 in Kanazawa, and 後楽園 in Okayama. Common collocations: 日本庭園を造る (to create a Japanese garden), 日本庭園の手入れ (maintenance of a Japanese garden).