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Web Articles Building a Japanese Garden Waiting Bench Source: JapaneseGifts.com Type: HOWTO Last Updated: 2/2/2002 Contact Name: JapaneseGifts.com Contact E-Mail: sales@japanesegifts.com   http://www.japanesegifts.com/Japanese_bench.htm The japanese garden waiting bench or machiai was originally developed as part of the tea ceremony as a space for guests to wait prior to entering the teahouse. In the garden, it is also referred to as an azumayaand often functions as a space where people can sit to view their pond or garden or just to relax and contemplate. This article by Jeff H. (Irving Texas) includes instructions and a material list for a very attractive machiai.

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