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Origin of dry landscape

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The dry landscape, known as 'Karesansui' in Japanese, originated in Japan. It is a traditional Japanese garden design that uses rocks, sand, and moss to represent a natural landscape with minimal elements, often creating a sense of tranquility and depth. The practice has roots in both the Zen Buddhist sect and the ancient Japanese gardens, with its earliest recorded examples dating back to the 15th century.

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