Japan Institute and Portland Japanese Garden are deeply grateful to our speakers and attendees for making this a special and illuminating afternoon. To watch the [...]

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 [...]

Repaired ceramics, photo courtesy of Emi Joyce Portland Japanese Garden is partnering with Emi Joyce, a Portland-based kintsugi restorer and instructor, to provide two modern [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

An especially mossy part of the Strolling Pond Garden at Portland Japanese Garden. Photo by Portland Japanese Garden. Portland Japanese Garden is joining Lewis & [...]

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 [...]

Matcha tea served at the Umami Café. Photo by Aaron Lee. Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend, bring your loved ones to enjoy tea with full service [...]

A beautiful flower arrangement in a black bowl on a table, created by the Ikenobo School of Ikebana Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, [...]

The Family Studio in the Portland Japanese Garden Perfect for visitors of all ages, this dedicated space invites families to sit down, pick an activity, [...]

A display of kimekomi dolls created by Gael Sapiro. Kimekomi Ningyo (木目込人形) is a style of traditional Japanese doll made of wood dating back about [...]

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 [...]

Leading up to our Doll’s Day Festival on March 1st, come hear Tsuru Tuenge talk about hina dolls and Hina Matsuri from 1:15-2:15pm in the [...]

Join us for a bonsai presentation by Andrew Robson at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. Bonsai, literal [...]

Save the date! Members of the Sakura Society and Golden Crane Recognition Society are invited to a special evening on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from [...]

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 [...]

The top tier of a hina doll display features the Emperor and the Empress while the following tiers hold their imperial attendants. Photo by Jonathan [...]