Sendaj Garden Square, Japanese-style park in Maskouski District, Minsk, Belarus.
Sendaj Garden Square is a park between Myasnikova and Nemiga Streets, next to the Belarusian State Musical Theatre. It was created in 2002 by architects G. Aksyonova and A. Galyakov. The grounds hold a fountain shaped like decorative masks, a bridge with bamboo elements, and a sculpture composition called Batleika.
The square was created in 2002, designed by architects H. Aksyonova and A. Galyakov, as a park honouring Minsk's sister-city link with Sendai. On 6 April 2002 the Citizen solar-powered Clock of Friendship was installed in front of the Belarusian State Musical Theatre; its two dials show Minsk and Sendai time. A Sendai mayoral delegation planted cherry saplings in 2007, and on 30 June 2009, during Sendai Days in Minsk, an alley of mountain cherry was planted.
The garden draws its name from Minsk's sister city connection with Sendai, Japan, which shapes its visual character throughout. Visitors experience Japanese design elements that represent the relationship between these two cities.
The park is easily reached by public transportation from various directions via bus and trolleybus lines serving the area. Visitors can stroll the paths at their own pace and find seating throughout the grounds.
The square's centrepiece is the Friendship Clock, a solar-powered Citizen street clock with two dials showing Minsk and Sendai time. It was installed on 6 April 2002 as a gift from Sendai marking 30 years of the sister-city link. Nearby stand a fountain shaped like decorative masks and a bridge with bamboo elements.
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