roji

Japanese garden

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A roji is a type of Japanese garden specifically designed to complement the tea ceremony. The term roji translates to "dewy ground" or "lane," and these gardens serve as a transitional space, helping guests disconnect from the outside world before entering the tea house. The design emphasizes simplicity and natural beauty, often featuring stepping stones, moss, and minimal ornamentation. The roji is an integral part of the tea ceremony experience, fostering an atmosphere of tranquility and mindfulness.12

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…a small garden called a roji (“dewy path”), the first step in breaking communication with the outer world. The tea house is usually a small, thatched-roof structure with plain plaster walls, whose several openings, placed at different heights and filled with shoji (sliding panels of wooden lattice covered with translucent…
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…a small garden called a roji (“dewy path”), the first step in breaking communication with the outer world. The tea house is usually a small, thatched-roof structure with plain plaster walls, whose several openings, placed at different heights and filled with shoji (sliding panels of wooden lattice covered with translucent…
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