Message from kringewald

[Anonymous]

I was in San Diego this weekend and decided to check out the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park-- it's really beautiful! There are a number of exhibits inside the Garden which include models of Japanese houses from various time periods in Japan, models of Samurai warriors, a tea house, and a gorgeous koi pond.
They have speakers and events throughout the year, and admission is only $4 per person. If you're down in San Diego I'd highly recommend a visit to these gardens-- I know that my visit there helped me relax and appreciate the beauty of Japanese gardens!
I agree with the previous poster-- I think a class visit to a Japanese garden can really help students appreciate the connections to nature in Japan-- this can connect to the strong role that nature has played in Japanese artwork and literature throughout time.
-Karen