Positively Japanese

Peaceful, manicured, green, round, meandering, trickling, all positively describe the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden in Lethbridge.  The garden is for people who love to meander and contemplate as they amble on slow winding paths while enjoying green carefully manicured pines that show off the grace of the branches, gently trickling streams that refresh one's soul, slow flowing waterfalls, shallow ponds gently moving and touching perfectly flat and round rocks surrounding the wooden bridges and pagodas, and the dancing and rustling of maple and crab apple leaves.  A myriad of sounds, scents and sights soften and message one's spirit and stimulate one's senses!  Having never been to Japan, I felt like I was transported across the world to Japan while visiting the garden.  The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden's simplicity and tranquility positively activated my creativity, to take photographs throughout the jaunt and sketch leisurely from a carefully positioned large stone.



Nikko Yuko

Aumaya (Gazebo) and Friendship Bell

The friendship bell is a symbol of frienship between Japan and Canada.  The tone lasts for  2 minutes and10 seconds which sends out a message of goodwill and understanding. The weight of the bell holds the structure together!



Manicured



Mom



Peaceful



Paper Umbrella



Rock and Trickle

Waterfall




Round and Flat




In Appreciation



Pagoda: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Sky



The pavilion was made with no nails!



Good-bye

The photographs are "soul property" of Renee Dowling. 

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dowling@shockware.com