In the News
Homes & Gardens: Portland Japanese Garden one of the 21 Most Beautiful Gardens in the World
Homes & Gardens recently named Portland Japanese Garden as one of the “21 Most Beautiful Gardens in the World.”
Garden Path Culture, Art, & Education
2026 Art Exhibitions at Portland Japanese Garden: Traditional Japanese Art with a Contemporary Flair
In 2026, Portland Japanese Garden is honored to welcome world-class exhibitions of contemporary art rooted in Japanese cultural traditions.
Garden Path Culture, Art, & Education
A Year of Cultural Festivals: Previewing our Community Celebrations in 2026
You can experience a year of Japanese celebrations with Portland Japanese Garden’s annual cultural festivals.
Press Releases
Portland Japanese Garden and Japan Institute Name New Co-CEOs
Lisa Christy and Aki Nakanishi Bring Decades of Expertise into Joint Leadership of Beloved Non-Profit Organization Portland, ORE., United States—January 16 2026—Lisa Christy, Executive Director of Portland Japanese Garden, and Aki Nakanishi, Director of Japan Institute and the Arlene Schnitzer Curator of Culture, Art, and Education for Portland Japanese Garden have been named Co-CEOs of …
Garden Updates
2025 In Review: By the Numbers
2025 was an exciting and memorable year for Portland Japanese Garden! We embarked on a diverse range of incredible programming, welcomed some of the world’s most respected leaders across a variety of fields to Portland, and enjoyed the everlasting beauty and serenity of the Garden itself. The numbers that follow capture just a glimpse of the impact these experiences had on our community and beyond.
Garden Updates
2025 in Review: Media Coverage of Portland Japanese Garden
Portland Japanese Garden is thrilled to have been featured in several publications, radio broadcasts, and television reports throughout 2025. These stories highlighted the Garden’s everlasting beauty, world class programming, and the incredible staff, volunteers, members, and guests who bring it to life. To close out the year, we are proud to share our best media coverage of 2025
Garden Updates
Portland Japanese Garden Participates in Trade Mission Led by Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
In October, Portland Japanese Garden was delighted to participate in a trade mission led by Oregon Governor Tina Kotek. As was reported by The Oregonian earlier in the year, Governor Kotek had traveled overseas to Japan and South Korea “to expand opportunities for trade and tourism between the state and the countries.” Included in this …
In the News
From “Niwaki Field Report”: Portland Japanese Garden and the Pacific Northwest
In 2025, Portland Japanese Garden was honored to be the featured cover story of the Niwaki Field Report. With permission from the author, we’re proud to share this article on our website. Copies of the entire issue can be purchased in the Garden’s Gift Shop or on Niwaki’s website. By Alex Edouard Watching the sun …
Garden Updates
Curator Emeritus of Portland Japanese Garden Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from North American Japanese Garden Association
In October, the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) gathered for its annual conference at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis. Among the various events was a special reception on October 16, in which esteemed members of the NAJGA community were recognized for their service to the organization and the field of Japanese gardens …