Quintessential JAPANESE GARDEN & ARCHITECTURE Tour: Shofuso - Ep. 088

[@jeanneamato8278]

The house was beautiful each room in its own way. The gardens were almost resting. The gentleman was superb. He was so respectful of what he was reaching and explaining, but with a touch of humor and understanding. Our intrepid gardener was very quick to get a lot of the subtle points also. This is a keeper.

[@MonoiLuv]

What a beautiful speaker for the garden. Wonderful

[@Jeuro38]

Sandi was such a wonderful intermediary! Getting at the essence of things, not merely reciting a list of cool facts. Truly the Japanese way.

[@amyjones2490]

There is a KZbin creator that follows an artist create Japanese gardens and the amount of time and detail he puts into his creations are truly astounding.

[@tesha199]

Can you give us a name?

[@CesarA365]

Are you talking about Japanese Garden TV?

[@pattithompson1395]

This is incredible Summer Raynes Oakes, to have this in Philadelphia, along with your host Sandi Polyakov, who is brilliant ~ it is such a gift. I've watched it several times to take in the subtleties.

[@SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden]

I think its utterly awesome how some things never go out of style and that which brings you full circle back to originality!

[@thunder402]

This was wonderful. It reminds me to slow down and smell the roses. Loved learning the traditions. Everyone should embrace tea. Thanks Summer...this was great.

[@jamiewestmoreland6289]

I’ve always appreciated the small things and really starting slow myself down to be in the moment 🌞❤️ this video has a lot small but very deep Messages that go along way.

[@ginkgosunmontana7628]

Thank you for making this video, I think it is one of my favorites so far. I love how nature is merged with the simplicity of living with less, while appreciating the vastness of reality. Plants and rocks are plants and rocks, until you open your mind and shift your awareness. For me it touches on the magic of being alive with everything else in space and time

[@franz4486]

This makes me really miss Kyoto and its temples. I would recommend to anyone to go to Japan and explore the traditional sites. It's a whole different world.

[@annsosie1515]

Beautiful and serene. Down to earth presentation.

[@brendanbang6636]

Minimalism and appreciation of nature to clear the mind.

[@barbll000]

A Japanese friend invited me to a tea ceremony. I had heard about it but had never had one before. It was very formal, beautiful and meditative. I loved seeing her in her kimono which was gorgeous. After the ceremony she cooked dinner and it was amazing. I’ve always been fascinated by things Asian. I visited China in the mid 1980’s but didn’t make it to Japan. I hope to one day.

[@arunbangera2]

Tiny moss garden from japan is my favourite🤗

[@Jack-eo5fn]

Serene and timeless structure and gardens. A sharp contrast to this gentleman’s rapid “up talk.” LOL. But the information imparted here is wondrously ancient indeed. Thanks 🙏

[@kate481]

I feel like this illustrates a great example of systems thinking so well understood in history and before among first people, a thought process and design process so critical in solving today's struggles

[@jenn6838]

Incredible videography and editing! Thank you for highlighting the experience of this home and how it relates to the garden. It is wonderful to see the amount of care and detail that went and are going into creating a cohesive space.

[@DefiNotAVampire]

Beautiful video. I feel calm🙂

[@JoannaLouise200]

Beautiful architecture & gardens...so peaceful! (would like to have seen more of the external architecture of the house re construction, but I guess I can do that online!). I can see how a scholar would be able to do excellent study there as there are no visual distractions...and the garden views just inspire calm. If only I could achieve that level of minimalism in my home I wouldn't have such a cluttered sensory-overload 'monkey brain'!

[@Yanaschaf]

I saw a documentary about this house, just a few weeks ago. Imagine my surprise to see you went there! :D This was so, so good. Thank you.

[@trifecteye]

Phenomenal clip, reminds me of the 7 temples of Kamakura. I really enjoy how you juxtapose these inspirational moments with your conception of a very wild piece of land. Big fan, from your Northern Neighbour (Quebec).

[@rickyt3961]

beautiful place and architecture. thanks for sharing!

[@lisamorgan9151]

Loved this… very soothing. 🌱

[@Trgn]

Nice narration by the guy.

[@GardenerPhyl]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@praague]

So beautiful

[@jimrandall9113]

Wonderful video! I learned a lot about Japanese architecture/gardening/mind set. Thank you!

[@rottenrafflesia]

I wished this video was longer so that we could get into more details but then I realised that that would be against the spirit of what is presented in this video. what a wonderful experience

[@kellymcmahon706]

i saw the opening and i was like "wait a second, is that shofuso?" and i was right lol i actually live in philly and got to see it for the first time for the cherry blossom festival this past weekend. i want one of my own lol

[@theShamrockShepherdWagon]

Oh my. This is my dream house. :)

[@adelheidsnel5171]

Wow you guys go places, happy to tag along❤️

[@diana_borcea]

This was lovely to watch and recognize what he was saying. I lived in Japan for a year, studying Japanese language and culture (including sado, Japanese Tea Way) and I found myself missing Japan at the end. I visited Ginkakuji and it was one of my favorites, especially because of its austerity (compared to Kinkakuji). And this video remindes me of Jomyoji Temple in Kamakura, where I had a matcha tea cup enjoying a very similar view. It's peace in a cup of tea.

[@bradleyc9538]

fascinating.

[@judymckerrow6720]

Have you ever heard of the WWOOF program? Might want to look into it?🌷💚🙃

[@ducksdaughter3971]

Exceptional. I’ve viewed your visit to Missouri Botanical geodesic dome. Were you able to visit the Japanese Garden there?

[@vannee2426]

Aww 🥰 yay

[@ronisworld2916]

i dont think the Q? regarding w/c was build 1st was answered? @6:38

[@maryarneson5815]

Love the garden, curious how many times can we possibly say the word LIKE, I can't like, finish watching Like, because like, that's the only word being said.

[@cefcat5733]

The language changes and maybe this isn't done in all regions. From afar, try to figure out why the word 'like' is placed where it is placed, then let us know about your research. Yes, it is distracting,😜 if you get hooked by it. Relax. Honestly, maybe it is LIKE punctuation of some kind. Is it a comma replacement, or a space key or what? I am serious like waiting for your response. My theory is that it is a mental spoken comma. You could write a text and have someone👍 put in the 👍wherever they would speak the word 'like.' Maybe it is a secret way to like give the videos a 👍. 😂

[@tesha199]

I don't know where you lived for the past 20 years, but that's how young people talk these days in majority. I have certain phrases in my native language that I say without even noticing, but in English I don't do that since the learning process was different than learning Serbian.

[@maryarneson5815]

@@tesha199 if you need to take a breath, or find a word, take a pause. The statement that "thats how young people talk" is utter nonsense. Any person regardless of age, claiming to be in any sort of "professional" position should be able to form a proper sentence without speaking as an 80's valley girl.

[@tesha199]

@@maryarneson5815 you're delusional

[@revemb4653]

So is there no tea?

[@unikatdynamik]

The real traditional way is to drink matcha while spinning

[@johnkoller559]

Pp

[@dottiebaker6623]

This is a beautiful building, but the guide is really difficult to listen to because most of what he says sounds like a question to me. Like he's not sure of what he's telling us. It's a shame.

[@Stefanido]

I disagree! I found the guide's speech was instead asking me to consider what they were saying rather than establishing their truth through authority. I think their manner is also a reaction to our host's obvious background knowledge. Rather than a novice receiving instruction, an initiate is invited to attend more deeply.

[@SophalChao]

it is a nice design but no such thing as 100% japanese culture.