Garden Updates
Springtime Updates Refresh Garden Spaces
Catch up on some of the maintenance that has been going on at Portland Japanese Garden this spring.
News & Photos
Garden Updates
Spring at Portland Japanese Garden: An Exciting Season Is in Store
Spring is a time of magical transformation at Portland Japanese Garden. Warmer temperatures begin to populate our weather forecasts, flowers like azaleas and rhododendrons bloom, and the lush greens of our pines are joined by moegi-iro, a Japanese word for the fresh glowy energy of new leaf green. The soft beauty of spring can feel …
In the News
From House Beautiful: Portland Japanese Garden Cultural Partner Explains the Art of Ikebana
House Beautiful recently interviewed Carolyn Alter, an ikebana expert and instructor who is one of Portland Japanese Garden’s cultural partners.
Garden Path Garden History
Tana’s Tree: The History of the Weeping Cherry of Portland Japanese Garden
The Story of a Beloved Tree and the Mother Who Gifted it to the Garden By Will Lerner, Communications Manager for Portland Japanese Garden & Japan Institute In Portland Japanese Garden there stands one tree rooted in the significance of both what it means to be Asian in America and the strength of a mother’s …
Garden Path
Volunteer Spotlight: Mona Ozaki
Learn more about Mona Ozaki, who has given over 2,000 hours as a volunteer for Portland Japanese Garden.
Garden Path Art Exhibitions
Earthen Elegance: The Ceramic Art of Bizen Showcases Modern Interpretation of Ancient Practice
Bizen ceramics are an 800-year-old tradition brought to life in the latest art exhibition from Portland Japanese Garden.
In the News
From NPR: The Cherry Blossoms of Portland Japanese Garden Get Featured
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.
Garden Path Special Message
A Letter from Paul Schommer, Board President
A letter from Paul Schommer, President of the Board of Trustees of Portland Japanese Garden.
In the News
From Oregon ArtsWatch: Cherry Blossoms and Art Exhibitions “Source of Inspiration”
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.