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Ryokuen Toshi, Japan ~ The Radburn Association Sister Community

Ryokuen-toshi Fall  Landscape Photos of 2022

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Ryokuen-toshi Springtime Landscape Photos of 2022

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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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  • Home
    • About
    • The Board
    • Management Team
    • Ryokuen Toshi, Japan, - Sister Community >
      • Winner of the 16th “The Residential Townscape Award”.
    • Contact us
    • Website Registration
  • Bulletin
    • Manager message
    • Bulletin Archive
    • Commercial Page >
      • Youth Commercial Page
      • Commercial Page
  • 2023 Save the Dates
    • 2023 Summer Programs
  • Calendars
    • Events & Activities Calendar
  • History
    • The Grange Tapes: Lost Radburn Stories
  • Lifestyle & Activities
    • Family Day 2023
    • Fitness Class -Heathy Living >
      • Fitness Classes >
        • Fitness Class Registration
    • Library
    • Playtime at the Grange
    • Radburn Clubs >
      • Book Club
      • 50 + Lifestyle Club
      • Radbirds- Radburn's Birding Club
    • Recommendations ~ Movie & Music
    • Tennis Courts >
      • Pickleball
  • Members
    • BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2023 MEETING SCHEDULE >
      • Open Board Meeting - February 13, 2023
    • Committees 2023 >
      • FUNraising Committee
      • Grounds Committee
    • Electronic Voting
    • 2023 Meeting Recordings >
      • 2022 Meeting Recordings
      • 2021 Meeting Recordings
      • Meeting recordings
  • Architecture
  • Rental & Request