News
April 1, 2016 – Designated Management of the Former Retreat of Iwakura Tomomi
April 1, 2016 – The Former Retreat of Iwakura Tomomi, a designated place of historic value will be managed and operated by our company.
2016 NAJGA Conference in Florida
March 7~8, 2016 – Our president Tomoki Kato conducted a presentation at the North American Japanese Garden Association’s conference in Florida, USA. .
February 12, 2016 “Weekly Asahi” Introduces Shosei-en Garden
In the February 12, 2016 “Weekly Asahi” was an article, “The Words of Ryotaro Shiba” that mentioned Shosei-en garden of Higashi Honganji Temple.
The Building and Gardens Which Make Kyoto Attractive (discussion)
January 29, 2016 (Friday) – Our president Tomoki Kato was invited to present on fostering and promotion of Kyoto’s scenic gardens at a discussion session.
Fall 2015 work experience
The Keihanna Commemorative Park, which our company is designated to manage and care for, held a seminar for middle school students as part of their career experience program.
BS-TBS Introduced Nanzen-ji Temple Starring Reiko Takashima
November 4, 2015 (Wednesday) – BS-TBS aired a Autumn in Kyoto show starring Reiko Takashima, which our president assisted in the filming and introduced aesthetic autumn scenic points at Nanzen-ji Temple.
October 30, 2015 – JTB Nodule x Maimai Kyoto Autumn Tour
October 30, 2015 (Friday) – Our president Tomoki Kato and one of our garden craftsman, Tomio Sakaue, conducted a guided tour to Nanzen-ji Temple, Konchin-in, and Murin-an.
December 2015 Issue of “Mart” Magazine
October 28, 2015 (Wednesday) – One of our garden craftsmen, Kenta Deguchi, was shown giving a tour of the gardens at Hoshinoya Kyoto in the December Issue of “Mart” published by Kobunsha.
October 20, 2015 SKY Tour Guide Garden Lecture
October 20, 2015 (Tuesday) Our president Tomoki Kato was invited to conduct a garden lecture for the “Kyoto SKY Tour Guide Seminar Lecture” hosted by Heartpia.
Portland Japanese Garden x Keihanna Comm. Park Cooperative Agreement
October 16, 2015 – Cooperative Agreement of Mutual Exchange was signed by the Portland Japanese Garden (Oregon, USA) and Ueyakato Landscape Co., Ltd.
2015 Environmental Study Sessions for Elementary Students
2015 – The Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry conducted environmental study sessions for elementary students.
Oct. 4, 2015 – Akashi Garden Seminar
October 4, 2015 (Sunday) – Our president Tomoki Kato conducted a presentation for the 2015 Hyogo Machinami Garden Show in Akashi.
2015 “庭NIWA” Magazine Winter Issue
In the 2015 “庭 NIWA” Winter Issue, the “Niwa Interview” article introduced the Dr. Kendall Brown (NAJGA president) and our president, Dr. Tomoki Kato, lead as the interviewer.
Asahi Broadcasting Show “Kokoiro” Introduced Nanzen-ji Temple
Sept. 28, 2015 (Mon), Asahi Broadcasting show “Kokoiro” introduced our president caring for the garden at Nanzen-ji Temple, which our company is designated to care for.
Guided Tour by Garden Craftsman of Three Gardens in Okazaki
Sep 27 (Sun), 2015 – One of our skilled garden craftsmen, Tomio Sakaue conducted a guided tour of Japanese gardens we maintain in the Okazaki neighborhood.
“Keihanna View” Vol. 27 Interview of Keihanna Commemorative Park Director
In the “Keihanna View” Vol.27 (September 2015 issue), there is an interview article on the park director for the Keihanna Commemorative Park, which our company is designated to manage and care for.
Nagasaki sweet pea 2015 by Nagasaki International TV
Sept. 21, 2015 (Monday) – In the “Nagasaki Sweet Pea Story 2015” broadcasted by Nagasaki International TV, our president Tomoki Kato demonstrated Japanese garden craftsmanship and techniques.
2015 October Issue of “Tentou Mushi” – Kyoto Autumn Colors
2015 October issue of “Tentou Mushi” has a special article “Kyoto Autumn Colors,” introducing Nanzen-ji Temple and Murin-an, which our company tends the gardens.
Article in Tojokai Published by Chiba University
The 2015 “Tojokai” newsletter, includes an article by our president, Tomoki Kato. It was published by the Department of Environmental Horticulture, Chiba University.
July 2015 Issue of “PARKS AND OPEN SPACE”
July 2015 issue of the “PARKS AND OPEN SPACE” included an article written by Takeshi Yamaguchi, the park director for the Keihanna Commemorative Park, which our company is designated to manage.