"Thank you for your interest in the Portland Japanese Garden. It's an exciting time of growth for us both as a garden and an organization. Our plans include a continued commitment to preserving the Garden's beauty and tranquility, more community involvement, and a greener approach to gardening. Please explore our web site to discover what makes this place so special. Then come and visit to see for yourself why the Portland Japanese Garden is one of the finest in the world. We look forward to seeing you soon."
Stephen D. Bloom, Executive Director
Portland Japanese Garden Executive Director Awarded Prestigious Appointment as International Affairs Fellow in Japan
Portland, OR – Stephen D. Bloom, Executive Director of the Portland Japanese Garden in Portland, Oregon, has been awarded an International Affairs Fellowship in Japan for 2008–09, sponsored by Hitachi, Ltd. The award is presented by the Council on Foreign Relations, an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to US foreign policy.
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The Japanese Garden Society of Oregon is a private, not-for-profit organization funded entirely by donations, membership, memorials, grants, and gate admissions. It was formed in the early 1960s by Portland citizens interested in promoting a more intimate relationship between the peoples of Japan and our city and state. In 1958, Portland became a sister city to Sapporo, Japan. This created a broad interest in Japanese culture. Soon after, several business leaders and the Mayor of Portland decided it would be wonderful for Portland to have a traditional Japanese Garden.
Our Mission
The mission of the Japanese Garden Society of Oregon is to create, maintain, improve, and administer an authentic, world-class Japanese garden in the city of Portland and to offer compatible educational, cultural, artistic, horticultural, environmental, and charitable activities.
Our Core Values
We believe in and strive for:
- Inspiration, serenity, tranquility, and the aestheticism of nature.
- Excellence in the management and maintenance of the garden.
- Japanese culture, tradition, and aesthetics.
- Cultural authenticity directed to the needs of diverse local, national, and international communities.
- Environmental awareness and conservation, and the pursuit of environmental sustainability in the operation of the Garden.
- Mutual respect and harmony within the board, staff, membership, and with surrounding communities.
Our Goals
- Goal 1: Develop unparalleled standards for ongoing maintenance and future enhancement
- Goal 2: Create educational and cultural programs and collections of the highest quality
- Goal 3: Carry out exemplary environmental practices and programs
- Goal 4: Develop inspirational collaboration with local, national, and international communities
Our Plans
For more information on the Japanese Garden Society of Oregon and how we are reaching our goals, please see the Long Range Strategic Plan.
