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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
    • Map Of Radburn
    • The Board
    • Radburn History >
      • RADBURN’S PARKS: WHY THE ALPHABET SOUP?
      • Cricket’s Hearth Rediscovered
      • Landslide Magazine - HISTORIC RADBURN ARTICLE
      • Radburn History Trivia Scavenger Hunt
      • In the Beginning..The Radburn Association
    • Ryokuen Toshi, Japan, >
      • Winner of the 16th “The Residential Townscape Award”.
    • Contact us
    • Management Team
    • About
    • Website Registration
    • Notice: Covid-19 >
      • Information
      • TOGETHER w/ Taylor Management
      • Virtual Tours & Experiences
      • Neighbors Helping Neighbors
  • Billing & Payment Options
    • Billing & Payment Resources
    • Pay Dues
  • Summer 2021 News
    • Health Director - 2021 Radburm Summer Camp Application
    • Summer Camp Employment Application 2021 Counselor >
      • 2021 Summer Camp Registration
    • Lifeguard Employment Application 2021
    • POOL PASS Registration Program
    • Tennis Courts 2021
  • Lifestyle & Activities
    • Knit-or-Crochet Series
    • Virtual Welcome Tea
    • Earth Day: Revenge of the Toxic Robot >
      • Earth Day
    • Fitness Classes
    • 2nd Annual Virtual Talent Show >
      • 1st Annual 2020 Radburn Variety Show
    • ZOOM TRIVIA
    • Virtual Book Club
    • 50 + Lifestyle Club >
      • Former Yankees slugger Ron Blomberg
      • Fred Voss - Ellis Island on 4/28 at 2 pm
    • Radburn Veterans - ​Honoring Radburn Veterans
    • Radburn Cook Book - Made w/ Love
    • Radburn Getting to know your Neighborhood >
      • Getting to know your Neighborhoods Series
      • Radburn Board of Trustees~ Getting to know your Neighborhood
  • Members
    • BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2021 MEETING SCHEDULE >
      • March 15, 2021 -Open Board Meeting
    • The Radburn Association 2020 Report
    • General Documents >
      • MINUTES ARCHIVE
      • 2021 Meeting Recordings
      • Meeting recordings
    • Policies
    • Architecture
    • Finance
    • Committees
    • Crossings at Radburn
    • ADR Committee Application
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    • Park Light Outages
    • Voice Broadcasting Registration
    • 2020 Election
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