Time-Tested Spaces: What Gives Them Lasting Meaning?

Nakane Garden Research & Consulting has long pursued this very question.

Our goal is not simply to create beautiful gardens. We seek to understand the principles of nature and the cultural context of each place, embracing the history and human activity that have shaped the land while designing spaces that can be passed on to future generations. Our work is not only for those who experience these places today, but also for those who will visit them in the future, leaving landscapes that remain in their memories.

From the conservation and restoration of historic cultural property gardens to the creation of contemporary landscape environments, we have always engaged with places that transcend national borders and historical periods, along with the stories they hold.

Our process begins by listening carefully to the voice of each place and rediscovering its essence. Rather than simply reproducing the past, we strive to carry its values forward in a form that is meaningful for the present day. We approach research, design, and landscape construction as a unified philosophy rather than separate disciplines. Through thoughtful planning, creative vision, and hands-on craftsmanship in the field, we pursue uncompromising beauty. We believe that this continuous dedication will one day become a new classic.

We hope to meet individuals who share this vision and are inspired by the same question, working together to create meaningful spaces.

Nakane Garden Research & Consulting is seeking new team members to help shape the landscapes of the next generation.

Positions Available

Office Staff

• Civil Engineer
• Graphic Designer

Field Staff

• Landscape Gardener / Craftsman

Qualifications

Office Staff

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with design software such as Lumion and Vectorworks is preferred.

Field Staff

• Semi-Medium Vehicle Driver’s License (required to operate a 2-ton truck).

Application Process

Please send your résumé and portfolio by mail to our office.

Applicants who pass the document screening will be contacted by email with details regarding the interview.

Workplace

Nakane Garden Research & Consulting Co., Ltd.

1-6 Taniguchi Karatonouchi-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8013, Japan

Employment Terms

Office Staff

Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Days Off: Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays (except the third Saturday of each month)
Leave: Paid annual leave, summer and winter holidays, bereavement leave, and special leave
Salary: In accordance with company regulations
Probationary Period: 3 months (paid)

Field Staff

Working Hours: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Days Off: Sundays, national holidays, and rain days
Leave: Paid annual leave, summer and winter holidays, bereavement leave, and special leave
Salary: In accordance with company regulations
Probationary Period: 3 months (paid)