[Industry Fun Facts] Fountain Village in Japan

Fountains, as unique cultural landscapes, not only add more fun and upgrades to the local area but also provide a good place for people to relax during their leisure time. Moreover, they can become local tourism features, attracting a large number of tourists and boosting the local economy. A striking example is the "Shouting Fountain" in Xi'an, China, which was discovered by chance. Excellent fountain works not only have strong environmental benefits but also good economic benefits. Japan also has a similar "accidental" fountain landscape.

Near Kyoto, Japan, there is a small village called Sanzan thatched cottage, where all the residents live in thatched cottages. This place is also a unique attraction in Japan, attracting thousands of tourists every year. Some may wonder, do tourists really come to see a bunch of thatched cottages? But that's not the case. In fact, the most attractive feature of this village is the fountain. What is the story behind it? Please follow me to explore.

Since the village is built with thatch, the overall architectural style is quite retro, but a major drawback is its poor fire resistance; a small flame can potentially burn down the entire house or even the whole village. After the major fire the village experienced in 2000, the water spray fountain began to take shape locally.

To prevent fire accidents from happening again, the local government built a special sprinkler system covering the entire village. After improvements by designers, this spraying system turned into a spectacular fountain system. However, the fountain equipment was too modern and greatly differed from the local architectural style. To maintain the original architectural style, each spraying device was designed with an independent small wooden house, which not only preserved the uniformity of the style but also allowed the fountain system to function.

It is worth mentioning that this fountain system has a two-month testing period every year. During the testing, not only is the scene spectacular, but rainbows can also be seen everywhere. Over time, this has formed the famous Water Dragon Festival in the area, becoming a unique attraction that draws a large number of tourists.

Speaking of JapanFountains, one fountain that must be mentioned is the floating fountain in Osaka, Japan, which looks like it is floating in the air from a distance. The floating fountain in Osaka was built in 1970 when Japan hosted its first World Expo. This fountain was created by Japanese-American artist and landscape architect Isamu Noguchi. Surprisingly, the entire fountain appears to be suspended in mid-air. It makes one marvel at the limitless creativity of humanity, and it continues to shock viewers' hearts even after four to five decades.

Xiamen Guanyu Industrial Co., Ltd. has rich experience infountain water scenery, with advanced and mature technology, complete facilities, professional design plans, detailed construction processes, and perfect after-sales service. The company leads with advanced design concepts and superb design skills, bases itself on standardized management and excellent construction technology, and relies on a complete service system. By operating through an industrialized model to reduce costs, it provides customers with professional, humanized, and high-quality products and services. The company is committed to the inheritance and creation of water culture. We firmly believe that quality comes from the tireless spirit of craftsmanship; only by striving for excellence can we create masterpieces!