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Episode 2

Monty Don returns to Japan during the fiery blaze of autumn. He explores rooftop gardens and takes lessons in the intricate art of bonsai.

Monty Don returns to Japan during the fiery blaze of autumn. He begins as he did in spring, at one of 'the three great gardens of Japan' to learn how they protect the garden from the coming winter.

He follows the history of the Japanese garden through the military strongholds of leaders past to the many styles, new and old, of the iconic stroll garden, and discovers a slice of Victorian England in the heart of Tokyo. He learns how the Japanese are weaving nature into their concrete urban jungle.

Monty explores rooftop gardens and takes lessons in the intricate art of bonsai and moss balls, as well as visiting an astounding modern feat of architecture and garden design. He ends his journey by the Sea of Japan at a place that literally makes art out of its gardens.

59 minutes

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Fri 12 Jan 2024 20:00

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Presenter Monty Don
Editor Erica Lee
Executive Producer Alexandra Henderson
Producer Daisy Newton-Dunn
Producer Georgie Yukiko Donovan

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