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Top 5 Japanese Garden Books

By Shizuko Mishima, About.com

Great books about Japanese gardens - a collection of Japanese garden books.

1. Infinite Spaces: The Art and Wisdom of the Japanese Garden

By Joe Earle (Editor), et al. This book includes explanations on creating ponds and meaning of garden stones.

2. Japanese Garden Design

By Marc P. Keane. Includes great color photos with the history of Japanese gardens and various Japanese garden plans.

3. In the Japanese Garden

By Michael S. Yamashita (Photographer), Elizabeth Bibb. Great photos of beautiful Japanese gardens with the history and philosophy of gardens.
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4. The Gardens of Japan

By Teiji Itoh. A short history of Japanese garden with illustrations and garden plans.

5. The Japanese Garden: Islands of Serenity

By Haruzo Ohashi (Photographer). A photo collection of various Japanese gardens.

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