April 16th, 2009

Near the entrance, we have installed manryo? ?? (Ardesia crenata or “coralberry”). The name “manryo?” signifies ten thousand ryo?, a gold coin in old Japan. We have also planted senryo? ?? (Sarcandra glaber a.k.a. Chloranthus glabra) at the sleeve fence near the Tea House and near the shelter in the Natural Garden. Senryo? signifies one thousand ryo?.

These two auspicious plants are considered to favor good fortune.

manryo and senryo photo