Epcot 2023 International Flower and Garden Festival World Showcase Japan Pavilion Gardens. Let’s try something new this year, we are going to go through each land and let you know what is coming and what is there at each pavilion during Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival. Today we start off with Japan.
Japan will feature Shishi-odoshi which is a type of garden that has a water feature that makes noise to scare off critters like deer or rabbits. The water fountains are called Sōzu – a type of water fountain made of bamboo set on a pivot. Water flows into one side and tips and when it rebounds it makes a noise.
These fountains were originally intended to startle any herbivores, such as deer or boars, which might be grazing on the plants in the garden, but shishi-odoshi is now a part of the visual and aural design of gardens and are used primarily for their aesthetic value
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Kokedama Garden at Japan Pavilion “Admire fresh expressions of ancient Japanese art at this tranquil garden.”
Epcot 2023 International Flower and Garden Festival World Showcase Japan Pavilion Gardens
Bonsai Collection at Japan Pavilion (pictured above minus the trees which are being installed) “Learn about the ancient art of bonsai, some of the finest living sculptures. Bonsai masters carefully shape and tend to these miniature works of art, creating peace and balance with the earth.”
Hanami – The food Booth pictured below, is the home of one of our favorite light snacks during the Flower and Garden Festival, Frushi.
Frushi: Strawberry, pineapple, and cantaloupe wrapped in sweet rice and pink soy wrap served with whipped cream, berry sauce, and toasted coconut
As far as drinks go, the refreshing drink we enjoyed last year was Cucumber Cooler: Sake, vodka, and cucumber garnished with a cucumber slice
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Japan Pavilion in the Epcot World Showcase will also be home to a giant 20-foot Topiary of a Dragon.
Are you a fan of the Japan Pavilion during Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival?
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