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Ponds and streams have historically been an important part of Japanese gardens, representing spiritual associations with water as well as specific references in Shinto and Buddhist beliefs. Large ponds were originally featured in noble gardens of the Nara and Heian periods, used for boating parties and dramatic events. Over time, ponds also came to symbolize mythical lakes and seas. While most historic gardens no longer exist, some ponds in Kyoto estates still remain and give a sense of the scale and design

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