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yama shima
山島

mountain island


One of the island styles described for ponds in Sakuteiki. It is a hill-shaped island, planted with evergreen trees. The front shore is covered with white sand and some stones are stood on the hillside or by the shore.


Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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