Japanese garden designers have followed steadfast traditions for centuries to create their unmistakable poetic landscapes. Unfortunately, the Japanese garden resists quick and direct understanding, as there is much more hidden behind the picturesque arrangement of stones and plants. In this book, Marc Peter Keane imparts the fundamental knowledge necessary for a true understanding and familiarity with these vibrant works of art, these weightless and graceful gardens of Japan. Allow yourself to be enchanted by the magic of Japanese gardens.