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Aka Well

閼伽井

akai

In a word

Aka Well is a water-related element that brings movement, reflection, or a sense of time to the garden.

Overview

Aka Well brings the presence of water into a garden. Whether actual or implied, water creates movement, reflection, sound, and a sense of time.

A gardener's perspective

When observing Aka Well, look not only at its form but also at where it is placed and how it relates to its surroundings. From a gardener’s perspective, each element helps adjust gaze, movement, and empty space.

How to observe it in a garden

When observing Aka Well, notice movement, sound, reflection, and the edge of the water. The point is not only water itself, but how it changes the garden’s sense of time.

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Aka Well

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