Tucked away in the city of Philadelphia—just northwest of the Philadelphia Zoo is the Shofuso Japanese House & Garden. The 17th century-style building was designed by architect Junzo Yoshimura and was built in Japan in 1953 using traditional techniques and materials. It was later moved to Philadelphia and was designed to view the garden from the structure, as opposed to a stroll garden. We spent the day with head gardener, Sandi Polyakov, to learn more about the history of Shofuso and appreciate quintessential Japanese design.
You can find out more about Shofuso here: https://japanphilly.org/shofuso/
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46 Comments
Aww 🥰 yay
fascinating.
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
Loved this… very soothing. 🌱
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.
Wonderful video! I learned a lot about Japanese architecture/gardening/mind set. Thank you!
https://youtu.be/ATr6cVuM3O0
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.
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.
Does anyone else sense some chemistry between the two of these beautiful individuals ?!?! They are connecting !!!! <333
it is a nice design but no such thing as 100% japanese culture.
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.
Beautiful video. I feel calm🙂
beautiful place and architecture.
thanks for sharing!
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.
What a beautiful speaker for the garden. Wonderful
Exceptional. I’ve viewed your visit to Missouri Botanical geodesic dome. Were you able to visit the Japanese Garden there?
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.
Wow you guys go places, happy to tag along❤️
I think its utterly awesome how some things never go out of style and that which brings you full circle back to originality!
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
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
So beautiful
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'!
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.
I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you. 🙏🏻
Have you ever heard of the WWOOF program? Might want to look into it?🌷💚🙃
This is so well done. Summer goes into geisha mode, Sander with some of his best work. Might have to watch again with a cup of tea. Great to see all of you in your element.
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).
I saw a documentary about this house, just a few weeks ago. Imagine my surprise to see you went there! 😀
This was so, so good. Thank you.
This video reminds me of so much. It is somewhat of a peaceful place on it's own. Thanks.
Sandi was such a wonderful intermediary! Getting at the essence of things, not merely reciting a list of cool facts. Truly the Japanese way.
This was fascinating. I loved the many details of the garden, the architecture and the tea ceremony. Lovely
There is a YouTube creator that follows an artist create Japanese gardens and the amount of time and detail he puts into his creations are truly astounding.
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.
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.
Pp
i dont think the Q? regarding w/c was build 1st was answered? @6:38
Oh my. This is my dream house. 🙂
Nice narration by the guy.
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
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 🙏
Beautiful and serene. Down to earth presentation.
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.
Tiny moss garden from japan is my favourite🤗
Id like to smoke a spliff with Summer shes chill af