

Nisaku Tools by Japanese Craftsmen
In the world of Japanese gardens, many things are discussed, scrutinized and copied, but the tools used to create them often go overlooked.
Nisaku Tools by Japanese Craftsmen marks a beginning for Koi Waters Online Magazine as we set out to look at the well-crafted tools used by master gardeners in Japan and around the world.

Kevin Warren
3 min read


Tategoi: The Art and Skill Behind Koi Selection
Learn what Tategoi means, how breeders assess a koi’s future potential, and why body, skin, color and patient observation matter in koi selection.

Kevin Warren
7 min read


Shakkei in Kyoto
Discover how Entsuji, Shodenji, Tenryu-ji, and Murin-an use shakkei to make distant mountains essential parts of Japanese garden design.

Kevin Warren
9 min read





































