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After launching my book on the Japanese concept of Shu Ha Ri I’m visiting Japan itself soon to research another concept that’s become a minor obsession.

I’m particularly interested in traditional Japanese gardens and in traditional crafts, so where should go? If you know Japan, what tips have you got to share?

#Japan #shuhari #Japantravel #Japanesegardens https://writingslowly.com/shuhari-book/

Shu Ha Ri

The Japanese Way of Learning, for Artists and Fighters To …

Ms. Que Banh Aug 17

Took a friend to the #JapaneseGardens in Esquimalt-Gorge Waterway Park. They'd never been there before & really enjoyed it 😊

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Ms. Que Banh Jul 22

#TranquilTuesday.

A Japanese #stone lantern garden decor.

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Ms. Que Banh Jul 21

Enjoy my short #photos #slideshow of the #JapaneseGardens in Esquimalt Gorge Pavillion Park ☺️

https://m.youtube.com/shorts/X5NQGPJ6tBY

#Esquimalt #Songhees #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #ponds #landscaping #gardens #plants #botanical #park #photography #FreeThingsToDo #WalkInThePark #PhotoTour #AccessiblePark

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Ms. Que Banh Jul 21

Stitched together 3 vid clips to show folks a bit more of the #JapaneseGardens at Esquimalt Gorge Pavillion Park. You can enjoy some of the gardens, vicariously 😊

https://m.youtube.com/shorts/pkF6tEp1sMg

#Esquimalt #Songhees #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #ponds #landscaping #gardens #plants #botanical #park #VideoTour

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Ms. Que Banh Jul 19

#JapaneseGardens at Esquimalt Gorge Park & Pavillion.

#Esquimalt #Songhees #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #ponds #landscaping #gardens #plants

Ms. Que Banh Jul 19

Part of the #JapaneseGardens at Esquimalt Gorge Park (beside the pavilion). Showing some of the water features & the landscaping.

The Japan Times May 26

How tea ceremony guided me through two decades and transformed my relationship to Japan https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/05/26/voices/tea-ceremony-arizona-new-york-tokyo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #voices #teaceremony #chaji #chanoyu #tea #tradition #japanesegardens #arizona #himeji #hyogo

A moving meditation: Finding serenity in tea ceremony across space and time

After an American writer ventured into the world of tea ceremony, its lessons transformed her relationship to Japan and brought her into communities bonded by movement and ritual.

The Japan Times