Portland Japanese Garden is partnering with textile artisan Judilee Fitzhugh to offer a series of four immersive textile workshops. In each session, participants will relax and enjoy [...]

As the sun begins to set and the daily crowds depart, we invite our members and their guests to experience the Garden in one of its most tranquil states. During these [...]

Tea Ceremony Demonstration at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chadō, the Way of Tea, at the [...]

Photo by Peter Friedman Join one of our volunteer guides on a free Garden tour for members and their guests only, during member hours. Our [...]

Tea Ceremony Demonstration at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chadō, the Way of Tea, at the [...]

Saga Goryu's 2025 installation - Yume Shakamuni Buddha’s birthday is commemorated on the eighth day of the fourth month. In Japan, this celebration is called [...]

Tea Ceremony Demonstration at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chadō, the Way of Tea, at the [...]

Photo courtesy of Nana Bellerud Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, has been translated as “living flowers” or “giving life to flowers.” Join us [...]

A Moribana Upright Style with spring flowers by Carolyn Alter. Carolyn Alter, Head Teacher of the Ohara School of Ikebana’s Oregon Chapter, will bring the beauty [...]

Portland Japanese Garden members touring the Sand and Stone Garden. Photo by Peter Friedman. This intimate tour focuses not on meditation, but instead on learning [...]

Photo Courtesy of Oregon Koto Kai Enjoy a free koto performance by Oregon Koto-Kai at 1:15pm at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan [...]

Join us for a free musical performance featuring shinobue flute, Tsugaru shamisen and a piano performance by Maido Mind. This cultural performance will be held from [...]

2025 Sakura Society Inaugural Reception. Photo by Portland Japanese Garden. Sakura Society spring reception event details coming soon! Thank you Becker Capital Management for their [...]

Join us in the Family Studio for a joyful community storytime celebrating Japanese culture and the power of nature to spark curiosity and wonder. Perfect [...]

Guests at the Moonviewing Festival enjoy beautiful music from accomplished Koto Harpist, Mitsuki Dazai, while in the Jane Stimson Miller Living Room. Enjoy a free [...]

A guest takes a closer look at bonsai on the Ellie M. Hill Bonsai Terrace. Photo by Julie Gursha. Join us for Bonsai Week at [...]

This special tour of the beautiful art studio of Aya Morton is an invitation-only event for Golden Crane Recognition Society members at the President’s Circle [...]

Bonsai featured in Bonsai Society of Portland 2018 exhibition. Photo by Jonathan Ley. This show will also be open during Member Hours starting at 9:00am [...]

Join us for a bonsai presentation by Andrew Robson at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center from 1:15 [...]

Portland Japanese Garden members touring the Sand and Stone Garden. Photo by Peter Friedman. This intimate tour focuses not on meditation, but instead on learning [...]

Join us for a bonsai presentation by Andrew Robson at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center from 1:15 [...]

Masumi Timson and Joseph Harchanko posing with their instruments. Enjoy a free koto and cello performance by SamaZama at 1:15pm at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in [...]

Photo by Peter Friedman Join one of our volunteer guides on a free Garden tour for members and their guests only, during member hours. Our [...]

A beloved family tradition, come celebrate the health and well-being of your little ones at the Portland Japanese Garden’s annual Kodomo no Hi, or Children’s Day on May 5.