Calling All Serious Japanese Gardeners

In October the Research Center for Japanese Garden Art in Kyoto will host an intensive two week course (in English) about the history, design theory, and practice of the Japanese garden. The course provides both lectures plus site visits to some of Japan's greatest gardens in the Kyoto area.

The October 2-14 seminar will be limited to 25 participants. The course fee is 280,000 yen (about $2,500), which includes lecture fees and materials, housing, and medical insurance.

All applications must be received by March 31, 2006.

The application and further information are available at the Center's website, which is:
www.kyoto-art.ac.jp/~j-gar