Gardens as representation of scenery

A garden in Japan is a representation of the scenery of the country, though it is essentially a Japanese representation. Favourite rural spots and famous views serve as models for its composition and arrangement. The laws of natural growth and distribution are closely studied and punctiliously applied in the management of even the smallest detail. The artificial hills, rocks, lakes, torrent beds, and cascades of gardens are copied from striking features in the varied landscape of the country.