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08 October 2026Japanese Architecture, Gardens & Tea Culture
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Lecture: Japanese Architecture, Gardens & Tea Culture Lecturer: Suzanne Perrin Thursday 08 October 2026

The relationship between architecture, gardens and tea culture is particularly strong in Japan, combining elements of Zen practice, social etiquette, the formal layout of architectural space and garden design

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