Abstract
A common goal of western style near-nature riparian scheme and Japanese style riparian scheme is to achieve the harmonization of fluvial ecosystem including human activities. Characteristics of Japanese style riparian scheme may be summarizedby the full acceptance of superpower in nature, coexistence with aqua, and esteem of human life according to the divine principle. Moreover, Japanese style riparian acheme enhances photosynthesis in plants, so that it contributes to the reduction of carbon dioxide in the air, causing the current worldwide environmental problem.
