THE RADBURN ASSOCIATION
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Ryokuen Toshi, Japan ~ The Radburn Association Sister Community

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Muscari in Ryokuen-toshi 
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 Muscari at Showa Kinen Park (blue one is Muscari)
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Arakurayama Sengen Park with cherry blossoms
Very popular tourist spot for foreign tourists because they can enjoy the view of
Mt. Fuji, Pagoda and cherry blossoms together

​​Ryokuen-tosh Winter Landscape Photos of 2021- 2022

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​Ryokuen-tosh Fall Landscape Photos of 2021

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​Ryokuen-tosh Summertime Landscape Photos of 2021

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​Hydrangea is beautiful now in Japan.!
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The Radburn Association Sister Community! 
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Ryokuen-toshi Springtime Landscape Photos of 2021

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Ryokuen-toshi Wintertime Landscape Photos of 2021

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Autumn in ​Ryokuentoshi, Japan 

 The Radburn Association Sister Community! 

Photos of Ryokuentoshi in autumn
 
These photos were taken by Mr. Atsuhiro Nakanishi, a Ryokuen resident and professional photographer and videographer. He, along with other members of the RCA International Exchange Committee, visited Radburn in 2000.
 
In the last half of the 20th century, Radburn was visited and studied by architectural students from Columbia University and other institutions, many of whom were from Japan.  The concept found roots in Japan, and Ryokuentoshi (Green Garden City) was founded in Yokohama. Since people in Radburn homes live quite close to each other, the Japanese found this concept a good fit – as they are a large population living in a limited space.
 
An Agreement of Friendship was signed in 1991 and hangs proudly in the Grange office.
 
Some of our landmarks have been recreated in Ryokuen -  particularly our Howard Avenue tunnel and our Summerhouses.  One major difference is the ratio of houses to apartments.  While the home to apartment ratio in Radburn is around 80/20, the situation in Ryokuen is the reverse, with apartments forming the majority of residences.  This is necessitated by the high cost of real estate in Japan and the need to maximize occupancy on the land available. 
 
Private homes in Ryokuen can cost in excess of $850,000, and homes located on what is called “Dream Street” can go for a million or more.  These are constructed with materials sourced in the U.S.
 
Occasionally, Radburn residents have been able to visit Ryokuen, and they are always treated as friends, with receptions, tea ceremonies, parties and guided tours.  Our most recent visitor, Mr. Fuminobo Negishi, was instrumental in reviving the letter exchange program between Radburn School and the Ryokuen Higashi elementary school.  We look for a long and friendly association with the people of Ryokuentoshi in the years to come.
 
Jeff DeVries
November 11, 2020

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Office Hours

M-F: 9am - 5pm

Telephone

201-796-1300
Email Address 
radburn1929@gmail.com 
  • About Us
    • About
    • Map Of Radburn
    • Radburn History >
      • Radburn Views: Manhattan’s Skyline Reappears
      • RADBURN IN “THE CITY:” SCENES OF THE PAST
      • The Battle of the Footbridge
      • The Last Lamp Post
      • Frank Exner: From ‘Rad Lab’ to Radburn
      • The Radburn Scale
      • RADBURN’S PARKS: WHY THE ALPHABET SOUP?
      • Cricket’s Hearth Rediscovered
      • Radburn History Trivia Scavenger Hunt
      • 1927 Radical New Community
      • In the Beginning..The Radburn Association
    • In the News >
      • Landslide Magazine - HISTORIC RADBURN ARTICLE
    • The Board
    • Management Team
    • Ryokuen Toshi, Japan, - Sister Community >
      • Winner of the 16th “The Residential Townscape Award”.
    • Contact us
    • Website Registration
  • Bulletin
    • Board Updates
    • Manager message
    • Bulletin Archive
  • Calendar
    • 2022 Pool Calendar
  • Communications
    • Commercial Page Application
    • Youth Commercial Page
    • Commercial Page >
      • Commercial2
      • Commercial3
      • Commercial4
  • Lifestyle & Activities
    • Pride
    • Tours
    • Covered Dish Dinner
    • Fitness Class -Heathy Living >
      • Fitness Classes >
        • Fitness Class Registration
    • Library
    • GRANGE USE REQUEST FORM >
      • RENTALS - GYM / CLUB ROOM
      • GRANGE USE EVENT KEY POLICY
    • Radburn Clubs >
      • Book Club
      • 50 + Lifestyle Club
      • Radbirds- Radburn's Birding Club
    • Radburn Getting to know your Neighborhood >
      • Getting to know your Neighborhoods Series
  • Members
    • BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2022 MEETING SCHEDULE >
      • May 16, 2022 - Open Board Meeting
    • ADR Committee Application
    • Architecture
    • Billing & Payment Options >
      • Billing & Payment Resources
      • Pay Dues
    • Committees 2022 >
      • FUNraising Committee
      • Grounds Committee
    • Crossings at Radburn
    • DESIGNING THE NEW GRANGE
    • Electronic Voting
    • 2021 END OF THE YEAR REPORT
    • Finance
    • General Documents >
      • MINUTES ARCHIVE
      • 2022 Meeting Recordings >
        • 2021 Meeting Recordings
        • Meeting recordings
    • Policies
    • Voice Broadcasting Registration
  • Summer Programs 2022
    • Family Day 2022 >
      • “Fox” Tee Shirt Design
    • Health Director Application
    • Movies Under the Stars 2022
    • Music in the Park
    • POOL SEASON >
      • Lifeguard Employment Application 2022
      • Gate Guard Employment Application
      • POOL PASS Registration Program >
        • Guestpasses
      • 2022 Swim Team
      • Swim Programs >
        • Tot Swim Lessons
        • Aquasize Classes
        • Deep Water Testing
        • SwimTeam2022
    • Registration - 2022 Summer Programs
    • Summer Camp >
      • Counselor Employment Application 2022- Summer Camp
      • SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS 2022
      • Swim Instructor Employment Application
    • Tiny Tot Program
    • Tennis Courts >
      • Pickleball Lessons
  • Preschool
    • Preschool Substitute Teacher Opportunity
    • Policies