Besides the courtyard ornamental garden, that can be admired from the veranda, some traditional restaurants and wealthy houses are also adorned with small interior gardens. They are called
tsubo-niwa, a name that indicates their size, because
niwa means "garden" and
tsubo is a surface equal to 2 tatami mats, 3.3 square meters.
Since thay are so small, they are designed to be admired entirely from outside, and are usually including a stone lantern, a water basin, a few stepping stones and some green plants...
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Nikon D90
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Focal Length: 14mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/60s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 800