House Beautiful recently interviewed Carolyn Alter, an ikebana expert and instructor who is one of Portland Japanese Garden’s cultural partners.

Hugo Torii, Garden Curator of Portland Japanese Garden and the Director of the Japanese Garden Training Center appeared on National Public Radio (NPR) to discuss the Garden’s cherry blossoms.

Following a visit to Portland Japanese Garden to see its cherry blossoms at peak bloom and to explore its art exhibition, Earthen Elegance: The Ceramic Art of Bizen, writer and photographer Friderike Heuer wrote a lovely and in-depth article about her experience.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch shared that Portland Japanese Garden is one of the most unique immersions in nature and culture.

PDX Parent, an online and print resource for families, recommended Portland Japanese Garden as a best place to see cherry blossoms in Portland.

Homes & Gardens, a more than 100-year-old publication based out of the United Kingdom that covers interior design and landscape architecture, recently surveyed experts on recommended trees to purchase for a Japanese garden.

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.