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Japan Tour 2016 | Day 4

 

Stepping out of the taxi onto the grounds of Happo-En Gardens I felt transported into paradise in the middle of Tokyo. Proudly complete with a history of over three hundred years, Happo-en Gardens is an Edo-era attraction once home to important samurai and the founder of the Hitachi Corporation. Nowadays the Happo-en gardens are a beautiful setting in which many events, such as weddings, often take place. It is set within a beautifully maintained garden with a pond, waterfall and two traditional teahouses where you can enjoy a selection of matcha tea and sweets. You can even learn how to participate in a traditional tea ceremony and what types of tools and etiquette are involved. The gardens are often the backdrop for both Shinto style and western style weddings.

As we gathered in the beautifully exquisite venue room we participated in the exhibition showcasing the works of Masamitsu Saito, Japan’s leading private collector of one-of-a-kind bamboo baskets, as well as Masami Oguchi, whose gallery is one of only two in Japan specializing in bamboo art.

Since one cannot get enough shopping in Tokyo or maybe I am only speaking for myself and many of us jumped into and taxis and headed off into the world of fashion, textiles and beauty for one last shopping spree in Tokyo. 21_21 Design Sight is a small museum dedicated to contemporary design. The museum was created by architect Tadao Ando and fashion designer Issey Miyake. It is dedicated to promote understanding and interest in civil engineering and design from all members of the public, from the educated to the inexperienced.

Combining traditional Japanese technique with modern technology, Nuno is one of the world’s top textile designers. The original and distinctive textiles produced at this cutting edge company are featured in museums all around the world. Perhaps quite appropriately, the word “nuno” is Japanese for “fabric”. This is a must see if you are planning a visit to Tokyo.

Day 4 | Touring Photos by David Sand


 

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