Happy New Year!2023 was a year where we have delved back into our past and reflected on the many chapters of Portland Japanese Garden’s story, and in particular, where we began. Our organization quite literally would not exist were it not for the foresight, determination, and generosity of our local and global community.

The story of the Portland Japanese Garden is about people and the connections formed between them. In 1959, citizens from Portland and Sapporo, Japan, came together to rebuild ties between their nations after World War II, leading to a profound transformation in the Portland community and a lasting connection with Japan. In 2023, the Garden’s …

Portland Japanese Garden has much to celebrate as 2023 is the year the Garden turns 60-years-old! Back in 1963, a group of community leaders interested in healing the wounds of World War II created this garden of tranquility and peace, designed to bring a better understanding of Japan, its culture, and its people. 60 years later, it has become so much more.

Portland Japanese Garden has much to celebrate as 2023 is the year the Garden turns 60-years-old! Back in 1963, a group of community leaders interested in healing the wounds of World War II created this garden of tranquility and peace, designed to bring a better understanding of Japan, its culture, and its people. 60 years later, it has become so much more.

Here in Portland, all the unseasonal June rainfall has revealed a lush and verdant summer scene in the Pacific Northwest, especially at Portland Japanese Garden. We’re more than halfway through another exceptional year, and I take great pleasure in reaching out to share some of the highlights of what we’ve been up to.

The winter 2021 issue of the Bilingual Newsletter reflects back on the accomplishments of Portland Japanese Garden during one of the most challenging years in our organization’s history and looks ahead to exciting new developments. We are pleased to announce new members on our International Advisory Board (IAB), new collaboration with world-renowned architect and IAB …

The summer 2021 issue of the Bilingual Newsletter celebrates our verdant vistas and the ability to reconnect with one another. The days are warmer, the sun shines longer and we find ourselves in a lush paradise during this time of the year at Portland Japanese Garden. We are excited to announce a new member on our …