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Sakura Society Offers Emerging Leaders a Deeper Connection to Portland Japanese Garden

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.

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Important Repairs Completed in Natural Garden

Saka’s Pond is a beautiful space with flowers that radiate pink in springtime, a pleasant waterfall, and dynamic stonework laid by Sakakibara. Below it is an area that has been sometimes referred to as “Saka’s Reservoir,” a continuation of the pond that was designed and constructed by former Garden Directors Takao Donuma (1985-87) and Toru Tanaka (1988-91). Unfortunately, because it was built on the edge of a slope, issues arose. Due to its placement, its foundation had been undermined and was subsequently seeing a loss of water. The leaks, in turn, were further undermining the foundation and causing the slope to erode even more. Altogether, the eroding slope, faulty foundation, and loss of water meant repairs were in order.

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2024 in Review

2024 was a year filled with many exciting experiences and moments for Portland Japanese Garden. In its 61st year, the Garden reaffirmed its place as a tranquil urban oasis and home for cultural understanding. Let’s take a look back one last time at all that happened in 2024 at Portland Japanese Garden.

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2024 Media Coverage of Portland Japanese Garden

2024 was a year remarked by several stories from the media that demonstrated the incredible landscape, unforgettable programming, and outstanding people that bring Portland Japanese Garden to life. To close out the year, we have selected our best coverage of 2024.

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Repairs Begin on the Natural Garden

The Natural Garden, one of the five historic garden spaces at Portland Japanese Garden will have sections closed in September and October to address a water leak at Saka’s Pond, a body of water near its entry.

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Ambassador Shigeo Yamada and U.S. Securities Investor Protection Corporation Vice Chair Glen S. Fukushima Join International Advisory Board

Portland Japanese Garden and Japan Institute are honored to announce the appointment of two more globally admired figures to the IAB, both of whom have spent decades in service to others: His Excellency, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States of America, Shigeo Yamada and Vice Chair of the U.S. Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), Glen S. Fukushima.