Shinjuku Gyo-en

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/shinjuku-gyo-en

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Shinjuku Gyo-en?58.3 hectares (144 acres)
2. What is Shinjuku Gyo-en known for?Its blend of French Formal, English Landscape, and Traditional Japanese garden styles
3. What is the location?Shinjuku and Shibuya wards, Tokyo, Japan
4. What is the jurisdiction?Ministry of the Environment, Japan
5. Why does Shinjuku Gyo-en have three different garden styles?The three styles show how different cultures design gardens. They let visitors see French symmetry, English nature, and Japanese calm all in one place.
6. How many trees are in Shinjuku Gyo-en?The garden has more than 10,000 trees, making it a big green space in the city.

Edo Period: A historical era in Japan (1603-1868) characterized by feudal rule and the dominance of the samurai class.
Imperial Household Agency: The governmental body responsible for the administration of the affairs of the Emperor of Japan and his household.
Urban Heat Island Effect: The phenomenon where metropolitan areas are significantly warmer than their surrounding rural areas due to human activities.
Hanami: The Japanese custom of appreciating the transient beauty of flowers, particularly cherry blossoms, through picnics and gatherings.