Taka no Sakura Estate

Visit Taka no Sakura here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Taka%20no%20Sakura/128/128/24 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Taka%20no%20Sakura/128/128/24



I went to see a Toxie (Toxic Darkmatter) live music show tonight and was pleasantly surprised, actually that]s too mild of a statement for what I found when I landed in this new multi-sim area by Kim (kimberlywells).  I was told some of  the sim is under construction but I couldn't tell from all the highly detailed places I saw.  The sim opened last week and apparently I hit their 2nd live music event when Toxie was singing.  I enjoyed the music while camming and then Lee and Lori Winegarden showed me a few "other" places on the sim that can't be seen from ground level camming.  Just WOW! Seriously this is a sim to be seem and enjoyed. They explored some of the animations built into the landscape that were also very realistic and fun.  So what can I say beyond it's a must see sim? Well, there are numerous venues, built obviously in a Japanese style.  I checked the sim info. which reads: "A place of peace, contentment and love.  A recreation of the edo period of Japan. All are welcome, Kimonos are desired but not required.  No nudity except in the onsen (public baths). No sexual conduct of any sort. Violators will be sent home. Now having DJs and Live Music on the sim.  IM me for info.
(Calendar ID: kimberlywells4252016@gmail.com)"


This build is amazing.. kudos to Kim!  There are waterways, waterfalls, beautiful boats and beautiful nature areas, numerous buildings and music venues, fishing, a few rentals, hang out areas, pose spots with unique looks to them, a gorgeous church/religious area, underwater places to be discovered as well as magical places in the sky.  This is a multi-visit explore and a place friends will want to come back to again and again for the sim and for the music events. I actually didnt even have time to make it around to see everything as it's so highly detailed and surprisingly easy to move around in for such an amazing place.  I will have to go back again to see it all, and I also look forward to seeing the areas Kim is still working on.

Kim also writes in the welcome note, in part:
 "Welcome to the Taka no Sakura Estate, a group of 4 sims at the moment.  A group built upon the ideas of the Japanese edo period using some of the structures of Ryu 竜 (ryusho Ort). A person now retired but well known his attention to detail, order, symmetry and peace of the edo period. This project has become somewhat like Disneyland to me in that it will never be completely finished.  At any rate, this estate is now open to the public. it is my fondest hope that you come in peace and harmony of spirit and that you enjoy this sim as much as I do.  Peaceful comments to the owner of the sims are always welcome.  It was built as mainly a park sim and a gift to the well meaning people of Second Life. Public event plans are most welcome........Personal Note

This Estate was re-built entirely by me and with the advise of friends.  However, it was originally conceived of by Mika chan 美香ちゃん (Sakiko Shilling) and  油原佐用利 (Sayouri Yuhara). I remain committed to keeping their vision open and alive while mixed with my own. A real East meets West sort of thing;  I hope that you enjoy it as much as I enjoy building it (my 1st sim).

-- Kim the Dragon (KimberlyWells Resident)  August 2nd, 2016"

Never Give Up Japan Project

Here is one more cool Project.. check it out here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/MALANDI/126/157/22 or direct link here: JapanProjectHere.

Note card reads: "This is project for Japanese earthquake 11 Mar. 2011
Thank you for your kindness!
Please add Your messages and images The WALL(1,000 pieces Picture board width240m height 180m)

Your image will be a MOVIE by clubkenjin Loon (director of "Girls in the sky")
We deliver your message to victims!!

You can add any image and any number of images.
This is not Photo contest!
Please present your image to victims!!
Let's make the wall with your message from around the world.
Japan want your message!"

Look for mine.. almost dead center.

Second Life Helps Japan & The Pacific Following the Earthquakes and Tsunami, And You Can Too!

Once again Second Life residents and staff are showing their support to others in need. Linden Labs is offering specially made Linden bears in support of Japan and the Pacific following the earthquakes & Tsunami. They have various prices and styles and I bought one as shown in the picture. I am also wearing a free Japan t-shirt I was given when I logged on today that states our thoughts are with them. You can show your support online via the bears in Marketplace here: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/products/search?search[category_id]=&search[maturity_level]=GMA&search[keywords]=relief+teddy+bear or direct link here: LindenReliefBearHere.


The site reads, "Our thoughts are with all of those who are suffering in the devastation caused by the earthquakes in Japan and the tsunami in the Pacific. We encourage all Second Life Residents to support the relief efforts however they can, and we would like to help.

We have created a couple of special Linden Bears (one sitting, one wearable) and set them for sale. We will donate all proceeds from sales of our bears to the Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief efforts of the American Red Cross.

Thank you for helping us to support the relief efforts!"

More Information about fund raising and support can be found here: http://community.secondlife.com/t5/Featured-News/Support-the-Japan-Earthquake-amp-Pacific-Tsunami-Relief-with/bc-p/744061#M6270 Direct link here: SLTsunamiHere.

It is also my understanding that soon vendors will have products in support of the relief at this location : World of Beauty, World of Beauty (230, 142, 1002)
For more RL info: http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/11/us.quake.response/index.html or direct link: JapanHere.
SL friend Patrick Thorkveld provided this link and info.: American Red Cross stands ready and willing to assist following a magnitude 8.9 earthquake in Japan and the resulting tsunami that affected other countries in the Pacific region. Anyone wishing to support those efforts should go to www.redcross.org and donate to Japan and Pacific Tsunami. People can also donate $10 by texting REDCROSS to 90999.http://www.wkbw.com/home/Red-Cross-Responds-To-Disaster-In-Pacific-117824793.html Direct link here: RedCrossHere.

http://japan.person-finder.appspot.com/?lang=en person finder direct link here: FindHere.

Update 3-13-11.. RC this note in SL today saying Japan is not specifically asking for finances as they have those resources, but rather help and goods (of course finances can buy items they need and below lists some places support can be sent directly to besides the international Red Cross)...

"Good Afternoon Everyone,
I'm sure that we have all seen via TV and internet, the mass devastation caused up north by the earthquake and tsunami on Friday. If you would like to know how to help in the relief efforts, please see the details below. This is all voluntary and if you would like to contribute, I am sure anything you can would be greatly appreciated by those effected.

You can send items to these addresses through your local neighborhood Japanese Post Office - they really need -
1. Food (instant foods, dietary supplements, baby foods);
2. Warm blankets (That north part of Japan is still really cold now);
3. Clothing;
4. Baby clothes, and DIAPERS!!!!

Attn: Earthquake Relief Supplies
Miyagi Prefectural Office
3-8-1, Honcho
Aoba-ku, Sendai city, Miyagi
980-8570, JAPAN

Attn: Earthquake Relief Supplies
Iwate Prefectural Office
10-1 Uchimaru Morioka city, Iwate
020-8570,JAPAN

Attn: Earthquake Relief Supplies
Aomori Prefectural Office
1-1-1 Nagashima, Aomori city,
Aomori, 030-8570, JAPAN

Attn: Earthquake Relief Supplies
Fukushima Prefectural Office
2-16 Sugitsuma-cho, Fukushima City
960-8670, JAPAN"