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Hand-size Planter Gardens at Konkai Komyo-ji Temple
Sept. 27, 2014 (Sat) – 3 of our skilled staff assisted in this hand-sized planter garden workshop event at Konkai Komyo-ji Temple.
“Discover Japan”
President Tomoki Kato talked about the garden of HOSHINOYA Kyoto as “the inn where craftsmen in Kyoto show a new culture” in the October 2014 number of “Discover Japan”.
“Konna-tokoro-ga-atta-no-ka. Kyoto bettei hanayagi-no-haru suzuyaka-ni-natsu”
Gardener Takeshi Kato cooperated in shooting the NHK BS Premium program “Konna-tokoro-ga-atta-no-ka…” broadcast from 8:30 on July 19th, 2014.
Hino River Basin Expedition Team 2014
May 23 (Sat), 2015 – Nanzen-ji Temple and Murin-an Garden guided tour by one of our garden crafstman, Tomio Sakaue.
Guided Tour of Secret Kyoto Gardens
The Gabou-en garden owned by Matsumoto Sake Brewing Co., Ltd. was in the book, “Niwashi to Aruku Kyo no Kakure Niwa” (Walk the Secret Gardens of Kyoto with a Garden Craftsman)
“Hyakusan” July 2014 Issue
The scene in which President Tomoki Kato was giving a lecture titled “Teientoshi Kyoto no miryoku” was introduced in the 77th number of “Hyakusan” issued July 2014.
Garden City Kyoto’s Attractiveness
President Tomoki Kato gave a lecture at the head temple of Jodo sect Hyakumanben Chionji Gyoten Koza from 6:30 on July 5th, 2014.
Visitation from Mr. Steve Bloom, Portland Japanese Garden CEO
July 2, 2014 – Mr. Steve Bloom, CEO of the Portland Japanese Garden visited our office and held a group session for our staff.
Aoi-den Garden of Westin Miyako Hotel
On June 21, 2014 – One of our garden craftsmen, Tomio Sakaue and President Tomoki Kato (with other co-authors)…
“Kyoto Nanzenji-kaiwai-bessogun, Kigi-utau-haru”
Gardener Takeshi Kato cooperated in shooting the NHK BS Premium program “Kyoto Nanzenji-kaiwai-bessogun, Kigi-utau-haru” broadcast from 22:30 on May 17th, 2014.
The Designated Gardener of Nanzen-ji Temple
May 10th, 2014 – President Tomoki Kato led a garden tour at an event hosted by Maimai Kyoto and co-hosted by Kyoto Okazaki community promotion council.
Making a Palm Size Garden
April 27th, 2014 – Takeshi Kato, Yasutomo Inoue, and Yumi Koyama from our company assisted a palm size garden event hosted by Maimai Kyoto and co-hosted by Kyoto Okazaki community promotion committee.
EARTH TIME
In an article titled “Kyoto-ni-sumu-miryoku (Attractiveness of living in Kyoto)” of the spring number of 2014 of the magazine “EARTH TIME”, president Tomoki Kato was introduced.
“Kyoto Nanzenji-kaiwai-bessogun, Fuyu・Ishi-wa-kataru”
Gardener Takeshi Kato participated in shooting the NHK BS Premium program “Kyoto Nanzenji-kaiwai-bessogun, Fuyu・Ishi-wa-kataru” broadcast from 19:30 on March 15th, 2014.
“Kurodani Konkai Komyo-ji North Garden of Shiun-no-niwa”
“Kurodani Konkai Komyo-ji North Garden of Shiun-no-niwa” was published in the 2014 Selected Landscape-architectural Designs of the Japanese Institute of Landscape Architecture.
Fukujuen Kyoto Main Shop – The “Garden in the Sky”
“Fukujuen Kyoto Flagship Store – The Garden in the Sky” was published in the 2014 Selected Landscape-architectural Designs of the Japanese Institute of Landscape Architecture, No. 12.
History of Gardens in Kyoto
February 28th, 2014 – President Tomoki Kato was invited to give a lecture at the golden age academy held in the Kyoto City Lifelong Learning Center (Kyoto ASNY).
“Hoshino Yoshiharu-to-kangaeru family business management”
In an article titled “Hoshino Yoshiharu-to-kangaeru family business management”, talks between Mr. Yoshiharu Hoshino, the president of Hoshino Resort Co., Ltd. and our president Tomoki Kato were published.
Lecture at Murin-an Garden by Soundscape Association of Japan
Dec. 21, 2013 – President Tomoki Kato gave a lecture on garden soundscape enjoyment at Murin-an Garden, hosted by the Soundscape Association of Japan.
“Hyakunen-meika”
President Tomoki Kato, participated in shooting the BS Asahi program “Hyakunen-meika, Kyoto Arashiyama Tairyusanso Nanzenji kaiwai bessogun wo meguru tabi” broadcast from 12:00 on December 8th, 2013.