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In a post originally written on Cheapism and then shared to AOL, Portland Japanese Garden was named as the most romantic place in Oregon. Journalist Saundra Latham writes, “it’s perfect for a romantic, contemplative stroll any time of year.”
Portland Japanese Garden was featured in a recent New York Times article that recommended different cities for families to head to for spring break.
Homes & Gardens, a more than 100-year-old publication based out of the United Kingdom that covers interior design and landscape architecture, recently spoke with experts on the best plants to purchase when creating a Japanese garden. Hugo Torii, Garden Curator of Portland Japanese Garden, was included among a select group of experts by journalist Jacky Parker.
Portland Japanese Garden is excited to present its first new art exhibition of 2025 with Earthen Elegance: The Ceramic Art of Bizen. Opening Saturday, February 8 and running through June 9 in the Pavilion Gallery, this exhibition celebrates contemporary ceramic art and vessels that preserve a time-honored collaboration of earth, fire, and the artist’s hand.
On Sunday, January 19, Oregon State Representative Mari Watanabe (Washington County) was sworn in by Justice Aruna Masih of the Oregon Supreme Court to fill a vacant seat for House District 34 in front of crowd of family, friends, colleagues, and admirers at Portland Japanese Garden.
The Oregonian reported on Portland Japanese Garden beloved celebration of O-Shogatsu, Japanese New Year.
A letter from Lisa Christy, Executive Director of Portland Japanese Garden from the Winter 2025 issue of The Garden Path.
Portland Japanese Garden’s mission is Inspiring Harmony and Peace. For more than 60 years, the Garden has promoted cultural understanding of Japan with locals and visitors from around the world through the beauty of the Garden as well as through cultural programs. Since the 1970s, the organization has brought together the community to celebrate traditional cultural festivals. Mark your calendars now and join us in a new year of Japanese celebrations!
Portland Japanese Garden is excited to introduce the Sakura Society, which welcomes emerging leaders from the ages of 21 to 45 to become patrons of the organization. The Sakura Society offers a deeper connection to the Garden and its mission of Inspiring Harmony and Peace through access to tailored opportunities to engage with garden, art, and cultural experts. Additionally, these patrons will get to connect and network at special events with like-minded peers who are passionate about finding peace, harmony, and beauty through nature.