Architect, architect, ARCHITECT! It's a big investment to do an addition. Don't skimp on a having a well-created road map. The more detailed the info is, the less room there is for your contractor to make it up. Then write your contract so that the GC has to follow the specs in the architects drawings.
In Japan, the chrysanthemum is a symbol of the Emperor and the Imperial family. In particular, a chrysanthemum crest (èè±ç´ç« , kikukamonshÅ or kikkamonshÅ), i.e. a mon of chrysanthemum blossom design, indicates a link to the Emperor; there are more than 150 patterns of this design.
Within the language of herbs and herbal lore of the Chinese the cherry blossom is often the symbol of love.   Japanese Cherry Blossom   For the Japanese the cherry blossom holds very different meaning. The cherry blossom is a very delicate flower that blooms for a very short time.