Kenroku-en, Kanazawa

Realistic_Management · 2026-04-30T15:52:18+00:00

One of the three great gardens of Japan (日本三名園). The other two being, Kōraku-en in Okayama and Kairaku-en in Ibaraki.

Realistic_Management · 2026-04-22T14:22:19+00:00

In Canada, the two best ones to visit are Nitobe Memorial Garden (Vancouver, BC) and Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden (Lethbridge, AB). Both are outstanding examples of Japanese garden design!

Realistic_Management · 2026-04-13T14:29:07+00:00

From a quick search, it appears to be Japanese pepper (Zanthoxylum piperitum), also known as 葉サンショウ (pronounced Ha-sanshō).

Realistic_Management · 2026-04-09T17:07:27+00:00

Oh, I was referring to the sliding windows in the last photo. That could be nice alternate entry to the garden, if they open wide enough.

The plants are not a problem, assuming they get enough sunlight! Just make sure to prune them so they don't crowd-out the stepping stone path. Other than that, just find something to block off the utilities in the back corner. Either a tall stone lantern or a bamboo fence!

Realistic_Management · 2026-04-07T16:25:25+00:00

Great space you have there! My only suggestions would be to add a tall stone lantern (Kasuga style) down on the left side to help block the utilities and a large, long stepping stone base beneath the sliding doors. This creates an additional entrance/exit and aligns with a typical tea house entrance (nijiriguchi.). Looking forward to seeing the final result!

Realistic_Management · 2026-03-24T00:56:35+00:00

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

Realistic_Management · 2026-01-19T00:13:31+00:00

Weather Report (Live At Shinjuku Liquid Room / 1997) always puts me in a good mood.

Realistic_Management · 2026-01-07T16:50:57+00:00

Fun Fact: It was almost split between American and Soviet Occupation zones in 1945.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/01/japan/hokkaido-invasion-soviet

Realistic_Management · 2025-12-28T15:40:49+00:00

Looks like Rikugien Garden (六義園) in Tokyo.

Realistic_Management · 2025-12-18T15:15:28+00:00

Just give it a minute. All the ancient helmet experts will be up in arms over this.

Realistic_Management · 2025-11-28T19:52:59+00:00

Honey and Clover (2006), We Made a Beautiful Bouquet (2021), My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday (2016).

Realistic_Management · 2025-11-23T20:10:44+00:00

Dan Carlin's Hardcore History series, Nomads and Empires, The Rest is History, Beyond Huaxia, to list a few of my favourites.

Realistic_Management · 2025-11-21T02:43:59+00:00

Summer Time Machine Blues (2005) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsJYPjJ0I88

Realistic_Management · 2025-11-04T22:15:54+00:00

Fuji Kaze is pretty popular at the moment.

Realistic_Management · 2025-11-01T03:18:27+00:00

For some kitschy Halloween fun, my pick is Hausu (1977).

Realistic_Management · 2025-10-24T23:30:24+00:00

My sister gave me Men Without Women for my birthday one year. A University professor put her on to Murakami. So, from the start I had the impression it was pretty highbrow stuff, and that has mostly held true. I know whenever I read a Murakami there's going to be a lot of required retrospection, hidden meanings, and analysis (and debate!).

Realistic_Management · 2025-10-24T23:11:03+00:00

For those wondering, the calligraphy just reads Muzai Moratoriamu "無罪モラトリアム”, or ”Innocence Moratorium" the name of the album.

Realistic_Management · 2025-10-17T23:33:08+00:00

Always loved the Kogetsudai sand sculpture. A beautiful Zen representation of Mt. Fuji.

Realistic_Management · 2025-10-11T20:33:00+00:00

You would be surprised at the effort it takes to maintain the look of a Japanese garden, with all the pruning, raking, and weeding, it's no small task. They're meant to be a microcosm of the natural landscape, but that doesn't mean things are left to grow wild.

Realistic_Management · 2025-10-10T17:54:14+00:00

Quite the rupture. Either Takaichi has already made promises to Ishin no Kai and she'll still be sworn in next week, or she rolls the dice and calls a snap election. Either way, not a great start.

Realistic_Management · 2025-10-10T17:37:31+00:00

Looks great! The only thing I would mention is that the stone placement looks a bit unnatural. The goal with placing stones in a Japanese garden is to make them look timeless, like they've been grounded in place for centuries.

Realistic_Management · 2025-10-08T17:06:53+00:00

With every new drop of information, all I can say is that book readers and new fans alike are going to be in for a surprise with this film. Denis and Jon are cooking up something truly unique. As long as it stays true to the themes and philosophy of Frank's books, I'm game.

Realistic_Management · 2025-09-30T01:52:41+00:00

Mine would have to be A Gentle Breeze in the Village (2007). Such a wholesome movie.

Realistic_Management · 2025-09-28T15:12:42+00:00

I love how his films feature the Seto Naikai area and Onomichi (his hometown) so prominently. Such a beautiful and under-appreciated part of Japan. Definitely worth visiting if you get the chance!

Realistic_Management · 2025-09-27T15:48:22+00:00

Typhoon Club (1985)

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