Blog about Japanese gardens
Articles of general interest about Japanese culture, news on Japanese gardens and the main international associations that develop and disseminate them.
Read the blog →Carla Amorim
Japanese culture, Japanese garden.
Carla-amorim.com is a blog specialised in Japanese culture and, above all, in the design and construction of Japanese gardens. It follows the travels and experiences of Carla Amorim, her participation in international events, and news of interest for Japanese gardening professionals and enthusiasts.
What is a Japanese garden
There are several types of Japanese gardens. Each presents a series of characteristic elements. In this section you will find articles about the purpose of the different types of gardens and their elements.
Learn more →Japanese gardens in the world
Since 2010 I visit the main Japanese gardens around the world. I have been invited to gardens not open to the public, to private gardens in Japanese temples, and more. Read here some of those articles.
Explore →My Japanese garden
Since 2011 I have my own Japanese garden. In this section I explain the design, construction and maintenance process.
My garden →About me
I am a lover of Japanese culture, especially its landscaping and gardening. For more than ten years I have participated in studies and research with leading international authors. I run Iberia Jardines Japoneses, dedicated to the design and construction of Japanese gardens in Europe.
About →Blog about Japanese culture
Establishment of the European Association of Japanese Gardens
13 June 2022
Life is made of special moments and this is one of those, and even more special when shared with outstanding people. The 1st of June 2022 was an important day for many of us — garden lovers, amateurs, professional gardeners, landscape architects and Japanese garden designers.
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The Japanese Garden at Orto Botanico di Roma
28 October 2017
In April 2014, I had the opportunity to visit with my Polish friend Anna Nietmoko, one of the most beautiful Japanese gardens in Italy, very close to the Vatican. It forms part of the Orto Botanico dell'Università di Roma «La Sapienza».
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Annual meeting Japanese Garden Society 2017
25 September 2017
Japanese Garden Society (UK) annual conference at the Kaetsu Centre in Cambridge: «Where the Path Leads — Transmission and Evolution of the Japanese Garden beyond Japan». With Kendall Brown, Marc Peter Keane, Takuhiro Yamada, Toshio Watanabe and others.
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