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He himself spent four years studying in Kyoto. Calling all photographers ... Water elements are a common feature in Japanese gardens. Photo by Kevin Legnon. The Zen garden, also known as a ...

Kyoto proudly preserves its traditional architecture ... The temple is most famous for its zen rock garden, which is said to ...

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