This is created as a conceptual garden.

The turbulent water in the black pond represents the massive Tsunami itself. Everything was swept away in a moment by this event which later returned to the normal sea as though nothing had happened, creating a great deal of sorrow, changing people's lives in that moment.

We realised that we must keep moving ahead, determined to overcome this disaster. Our lives must return to normal. The people suffered greatly however, many things have been learnt in the process.

The stone placed in the middle of the pond represents people's unwavering determination to survive. And also the pine tree beside it represents human hope. Out of tens of thousands of pine trees, only one Japanese red pine tree was left standing in the grove after the Tsunami of March 11th last year had swamped the coast of Rikuzentakata in Iwate Prefecture.That tree became our symbol of hope. (See photo 1).

Japan Island designed 'Karesansui' style is laid out by the stones. There are some new shoots growing around these stones so indicating the new future.

We have received many many encouragements from Japan and all of the world giving us great hope and courage to overcome this disaster.

The English Plants as planted is to show appreciation for the great international aid,and this has been created by embracing these shapes in each planting area. This, representing unity as raised arms shaping an arch which represents all our futures together as one whole world.