"Conceived
after the use of the Brazilian trees in that area and in a fusion between
the Brazilian and Japanese cultures,we wish the Japanese Garden to be enjoyed
by everybody as a place to rest the spirit. We would be very happy if this
place helps in the progress of the cooperative relations between the two countries."
T.Osumi, President of the Executive Committee
of the Brazil-Japan Friendship
Treaty Centennial Celebration Events, during the remodelling
of the Japanese Garden, in November 1995.
The delicacy of the Japanese culture, represented by the bonsai, the cherry trees, bamboo thickets, artificial lakes with carps, and stones representing longevity, can be found in the Botanical Garden, in the Japanese Garden. Created in 1935 during the visit of the Japanese Economic Mission, it was re-opened by Princess Sayako, daughter of the Emperor of Japan, in November 1995.
Part of Japan's living nature can be seen in a 42.000 square meters area, where, built with white sand and stones, the dry garden is an invitation to meditation.
Remodelled for the Brazil-Japan Friendship Treaty Centennial, and part of its commemorations, the new Japanese Garden was projected by Japanese scenic designer Haruho Ieda, who lived in Brazil for 20 years already. Its construction consumed five tons of stone, a thousand meters of Japanese grass and a great deal of dedication from the teams of both countries involved in the project.
Perpetuating the commemorations, there are cherry tree and ipê (Brazilian tree) cuttings right in front of the Garden's entrance, symbolically planted by Princess Sayako and other Government authorities.
Japanese Garden - 1996 - Paulo Sérgio de Mattos
