For those looking for blend a style of Japanese and California architecture and style for a retirement community, look no further.  An Arleta, California assisted living facility, Nikkei Senior Gardens, is nearing completion and is marketing itself as a blend of east-west cultures by providing three nutritious Japanese and Western meals daily.  The facility will have 68 private assisted living apartments and 10 memory support apartments and will include a visually stimulating Japanese-style garden that residents will be able to walk around on pathways and admire from benches situated on the perimeter of the garden.  A retirement rock garden; sounds like a tranquil and contemplative state of mind for retirement.

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