Introduction: The Intimate Relationship of House and Garden
Chapter 1. Approaches, Entrances, and Front Gardens
A Soba Restaurant in a Wooded Retreat
Theme, Layout, and Elements
Constructing a Stone Walkway
Constructing a Misu Gaki Bamboo Fence
General Techniques: How to Handle Bamboo
A Modest Sukiya-style Environment for a Sukiya-style House
Theme, Layout, and Elements
Entrance Gate and a Gyo-style Nobedan
Approach and Entrance Variations
An Economic "Weed" Garden for the Sakura Noodle Restaurant
Theme, Layout, and Elements
Chapter 2. Courtyard and Dry Landscape Gardens
Small Courtyard Garden for a Modest Home
Theme, Layout, and Elements
Creating an Ajiro Gaki Plaited Bamboo Fence
Tsubo Niwa and Kare Sansui Variations
"Ancient" Dry Landscape Garden for a Modern Three-story Residence
Theme, Layout, and Elements
Creating a Katsura Gaki Bamboo Fence
General Techniques: Garden Sand and Pattern Making
Chapter 3. Tea Gardens, Tree Gardens
Tea Garden of the Author's Residence
Theme, Layout, and Elements
Harmonious Blend of Japanese and Western Style
Theme, Layout, and Elements
General Techniques: Constructing a Basic Crane-and-Turtle Island
General Techniques: Restoration of a Waterfall and Gogan Setting
General Techniques: Planting and Arranging Garden Trees
General Techniques: Handling Stone
Chapter 4. Interior and Veranda Gardens in Commercial Spaces
A Garden of Large-scale Bonsai
Theme, Layout, and Elements
Constructing the Indoor Stream Garden
Constructing an Indoor Tea Garden
Constructing a Small Veranda Garden
Terrace Garden of Fujiiso Hotel
Constructing the Ryoanji Gaki
General Techniques: Assembling and Placing Stone Lanterns
Chapter 5. Special Touches, Restoration, and Maintenance
Maintenance and Restoration