Some Of My Favorites (Pics of Japan, Ponds)

[sundan]

These are real samurai photos from 1860 -1870 when camera was just develope. A few have been touch up with color. Sure would not want to cross swords with these guys. One photo is a true sword guard with koi.

[sundan]

Love their wood block art.

[Ruth]

Sundan - Wow - Gorgeous and interesting pics!
Would you by any chance have pictures of any Japanese manhole covers with koi on them?
Ruth

[sundan]

Here you go Ruth.

[Akitakoi]

Fantastic pictures! I hope you don't mind I saved a few for insperation.


I got into koi from visiting Japanese gardens, building one myself. Or should I say a japanese inspired garden because a japanese garden can only be in japan.

I posted a few of mine on this thread, lots more to post when I get time to resize them.
https://www.koiphen.com/forums/showth...?t=7330&page=2

Thanks!

[sundan]

Monster showa Koi 34 inches, wish it was mine!! It's really stress out, look at the color of the water, sometimes they do bleed from the gills. Belongs to Kevin Pham.And my favorites, kinda Showa!!

[sundan]

Amazing art.

[Mr.TrickelFilter]

Wow.........Thank you,very good pictures .Did you take them?


MTF

[sundan]

Some of them I took, others collected. Look what Santa gave me, 4 step kohaku from Hosakai farm. Japanese word means samurai.

[danzcool]

How did I miss this thread the first time around? Thanks for taking the time to post the pictures, they're great.

[savannahrobinson]

I had not seen this thread, either. (Late joiner - you know).

These men I would NOT mess with.
The other portrayed seemed to have character flaws that could be exploited in a fight. But appearances could be deceiving.

[savannahrobinson]

These are exquisite photos of Mount Fuji = Did Sandan take them himself?

[savannahrobinson]

I like the gardens of Japan. I've never been there, but have several books of smaller spaces - photo books - where you are supposed to learn by observation, not too much text.
These are wonderful places.
I like the perfection of the smaller places. Having several gardens, I am well aware of how hard you work to make things look "natural" as well as perfect. These are great photos.

[Blammo]

These are exquisite photos of Mount Fuji = Did Sandan take them himself?

SeeVanner.. :D
I wont speak for the pics but Dan ( sundan) was a military brat and went to the military himself as an adult...
The guy has lived all over the world so I suspect some are certainly his.
He's a " good ole boy".. without a doubt. He lives five minuted from me..

He is a fighter jet support, firefighter, at Homestead Air Base and close to retirement ( at a young age)
PM him and call him " Rocket Man".. He'll understand

[keokoi]

Here you go Ruth.

Wow who is that guy did he get that man hole cover?

Keo :D

[keokoi]

Monster showa Koi 34 inches, wish it was mine!! It's really stress out, look at the color of the water, sometimes they do bleed from the gills. Belongs to Kevin Pham.And my favorites, kinda Showa!!

Nice PICS..

Showa belongs to ISA his son measuring it.

The Marutan Sanke is from Doname breeds mainly Sanke really nice guy as well.

Keo

[sundan]

Greetings Folks,
When I cannot get to Japan, there is a place I go to that makes me feel right at home and it is only a hour drive for me. Any one who gets a chance to visit Florida should not miss this place. Maybe save a day after Sensi Blammo wet lab to spend some time there. Some day, sure would like to see a koi show there.

The Morikami
Museum and Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Road
Delray Beach, FL 33446
http://www.morikami.org/index.htm

History
Visitors to Florida are surprised to discover a century-old connection between Japan and South Florida. In 1905, Jo Sakai, newly graduated from the New York University School of Commerce, returned to his hometown in Japan and organized a pioneering party to accompany him to Boca Raton, Florida. Sakai and his companions implemented a bold economic and social experiment, the Yamato Colony. Facing harsh farming conditions, the families struggled to endure through the 1920s until, finally, one by one they left for more hospitable parts of the US or returned to Japan.
But one colonist remained. George Sukeji Morikami, who continued to work as a farmer and agricultural agent in South Florida, eventually prospering and amassing several hundred acres of land. In the mid-1970s, nearing the end of his long life, George Morikami donated 200 acres to Palm Beach County and the State of Florida.
The Morikami Museum celebrates the living culture of Japan and the unique history of a Japanese farming colony in Florida. Morikami Park offers 200 acres of tranquil pine forest, nature trails, lakes and waterfalls, shaded picnic pavilions, Japanese Gardens and bonsai collections. Classes and workshops for kids and adults include Japanese language, tea ceremony, flower arranging, orchid culture, ink painting, haiku, origami, bonsai, nature photography, toy and kite-making and more. The museum store features authentic gift items from Japan, including jewelry, books, cards, dolls, toys, clothing, pattery, lacquerware, kitchenware, tea utensils and much more. The cafe features a delightful menu of homestyle Japanese food, beverages and snacks.


Annual Festivals

1 Oshogatsu

Dates: January 9, 2005, Sunday
Location: The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

New Year Oshogatsu Celebration includes Japan's customary rice-pounding and making of mochi rice cakes; viewing of the sado tea ceremony; kakizome, hands-on calligraphy; nengajo, New Year's card-making: omikuji, fortune-telling: and games like hanetsuki, similar to badminton, and fukuwarai, similar to pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey....(more)
2 Hatsume Fair

Dates: February 26, 2005 - February 27, 2005, Sunday Saturday
Location: The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Celebrating the first bud of spring, The Morikami’s largest annual event, Hatsume, transforms the normally tranquil Morikami Park into a unique Japanese spring festival. Hatsume Fair features three stages with continuous entertainment including taiko drummers, a Japanese tea ceremony, flower arranging,...(more)
3 Children's Day

Dates: April 17, 2005, Sunday
Location: The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Patterned after Japan’s national holiday, Kodomo-no-hi, The Morikami Children’s Day Celebration includes hands-on activities such as making a giant carp streamer; gyotaku (fish painting); Japanese toy making; hina-shikishi (doll collage); making newspaper kabuto (warriors’ helmets); and origami (paper folding). In addition,...(more)
4 Bon Festival

Dates: August 13, 2005, Saturday
Location: The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Inspired by Obon, Japan’s traditional three-day holiday honoring ancestors and thanking them for the quality of life enjoyed by the living, The Morikami celebrates Bon Festival in one fun-packed evening. Highlights include rousing taiko drum performances, traditional Japanese folk dancing with...(more)

Exhibit Opening

1 Sharaku

Dates: November 2, 2004 - December 31, 2004, Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Location: The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Sharaku was a master of the ukiyo-e woodblock print whose known body of work dates only from a 10-month period between 1794 and '95 and whose personal life remains a mystery. Many of his portraits of kabuki actors are recognized the...(more)

2 New Exhibition! Japanese Armor of th 16th & 17th Centuries

Dates: December 21, 2004 - March 13, 2005, Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Location: The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

The armor of the bushi, or samurai, underwent a profound change in the 16th century with the introduction of the firearm from the West. Although Japanese armorers had always created works of art, suddenly they were free to select the stylistic...(more)

3 Ningyo: Antique Japanese Dolls from Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Joel Rosen

Dates: December 21, 2004 - March 13, 2005, Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Location: The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Dolls are not merely playthings but can provide a unique window on another culture. Masterfully crafted Japanese dolls that are seldom playthings have a long heritage as auspicious gifts or figurines brought out and displayed for specific yearly observances, with themes...(more)

4 Exhibition!!! Antique Japanese Dolls

Dates: December 21, 2004 - March 13, 2005, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location: The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

December 21, 2004- March 13, 2005 • Exhibition! Ningyô : Antique Japanese Dolls from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Rosen Dolls are not merely playthings but can provide a unique window on another culture. Masterfully crafted Japanese...(more)

5 Exhibition!!!

Dates: December 21, 2004 - March 13, 2005, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location: The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

December 21, 2004- March 13, 2005 • Exhibition! Japanese Armor of the 16th and 17th Centuries The armor of the bushi, or samurai, underwent a profound change in the 16th century with the introduction of the firearm from the West....(more)

6 New Exhibition!! FLorigami: Folded Images of Florida's Hidden Nature

Dates: March 29, 2005 - September 18, 2005, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location: The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

March 29 through September 18, 2005• New Exhibition! FLorigami: Folded Images of Florida’s Hidden Nature by Michael LaFosse Michael LaFosse is a Massachusetts resident and paper-folding master who has exhibited his delicate origami paper sculptures all over the world. A biologist...(more)

7 New Exhibition!! Japanese Folk Art from the Collection of Mitzie Verne

Dates: March 29, 2005 - September 18, 2005, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location: The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

March 29, through September 18, 2005• New Exhibition! Japanese Folk Art from the Collection of Mitzie Verne The unpretentious art of often untutored and unnamed folk artisans of Japan has long attracted Japanese and non-Japanese alikeCso much so that an...(more)

[sundan]

Mt Fugi at its best.

[sundan]

Golden Temple In Koyoto.

[sundan]

Godzilla vs Koi God