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Having begun on November 20 and running through January 30, “Ukiyo-e to Shin Hanga: Changing Tastes in Japanese Woodblock Prints” is Portland Japanese Garden’s final art exhibition of 2021. Learn more about the masterful woodblock prints on display from the collection of Irwin Lavenberg and Irwin himself in this interview featured in The Portland Tribune.
Learn about the history of Japanese gardens in the U.S., how they have evolved over time, and how they are relevant today, as many people look to forge a closer connection with nature. This story features features several Japanese garden experts, including our very own Chief Curator, Sadafumi Uchiyama.
Hugo Torii was recently named Garden Curator at Portland Japanese Garden, making him the 10th to take on this critical role since the Garden opened in 1967. Torii is succeeding the Chief Curator, Sadafumi Uchiyama. “Creating gardens takes a lot of time and we see things in a longer timeframe. It’s important that we keep …
Inspired in the late 1950s by growing cultural ties between Oregon and Japan, Mayor Terry Schrunk and members of the Portland community conceived the idea of building a Japanese garden on the site of the old zoo in Washington Park. This initiative sparked the interest of Margueritte (Maggie) Drake, who showed up at the first …
KGW (local NBC affiliate) is broadcasting their News at Sunrise show live from the Garden for two weeks during the Tokyo Olympics. As part of their series “Our Shared Journey”, KGW is featuring local stories of the shared connections between Japan and Oregon, including the history of Portland Japanese Garden. For the full coverage with the …
KGW News at Sunrise’s Brenda Braxton interviews Steve Bloom, CEO of Portland Japanese Garden. KGW is broadcasting live from the Garden for two weeks during the Tokyo Olympics. Read more here.
Throughout the 2021 Summer Olympics, KGW’s Sunrise team will be producing a few special pieces that highlight Portland Japanese Garden and our expression of Japanese culture, tradition, and aesthetics.
Kohr Harlan with KOIN6 visits the recently reopened Umami Café to learn about the new menu and the art of tea. Learn about the one-of-a-kind immersive tea experience at the Umami Café and make reservations before your visit!
In a recent article by NBC News, Portland Japanese Garden is highlighted as an expert in Japanese garden design. Learn about the characteristics of a Japanese garden, benefits, key features, and how to design your own.