Japan Institute Lectures Special Venue

Living Traditions 2026 | Visions of Water: Revitalizing Cities, Landscapes, and Community Life

Saturday, January 31st, 2026 / Doors open 2:30 pm, Program 3:00 - 4:45 pm PST

Art Exhibitions

Designing Nature: Elements of Harmony

Saturday, September 27th, 2025 - Monday, February 23rd, 2026 / Garden Hours

Demonstrations & Performances

Cultural Performance: Oregon Koto-Kai

Sunday, February 1st, 2026 / 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Classes & Workshops

Modern Kintsugi Workshop with Emi Joyce

Saturday, February 7th, 2026 / AM session: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | PM session: 1:30 - 4:30 PM

Member Only Tours

Member Garden Tour

Saturday, February 7th, 2026 / 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Demonstrations & Performances

Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony

Sunday, February 8th, 2026 / 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Member Only Tours

Mindfulness Tour

Sunday, February 8th, 2026 / 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Special Events

Moss Appreciation Week

February 9 - 15 / 10 AM - 3:30 PM

Demonstrations & Performances

Cultural Performance: Shinobue Flute & Piano Performance by Maido Mind

Friday, February 13th, 2026 / 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM