What is a Japanese Tea Garden, or Roji?
Mr. Eto, who himself is a student of Chado (way of tea), discusses the basic flow of the host and guests during a tea gathering, or chaji, specifically the use of the garden and its elements.
Building a Japanese Stone Wall
Learn how to build a Japanese stone wall in the style of Japanese garden master Hiroaki Eto. Mr. Eto talks about his approach to wall building, his thoughts on castle walls, and his philosophy using natural stone in his work. He showcases a wall that he built in America using small boulders from the mountains of Colorado.
Building a Yotsume-gaki Fence
Mr. Eto discusses his thoughts on this simple yet versatile bamboo fence called Yotsume-gaki. This video also features some of the details that go into the building process.
Two Gardens by Hiroaki Eto
Master Japanese Gardener Hiroaki Eto introduces a tea garden and a pond garden that he built in Grand Prairie, Texas.
He talks about the challenges of building Japanese gardens to suit the hot summers of Texas, most notably issues with plant material.