Portland Japanese Garden

Portland, Oregon – With a generous grant from The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation, the Portland Japanese Garden has begun construction on the popular Zig Zag Bridge, which flows into the Garden’s Lower Pond by the Heavenly Falls. The bridge, a source of delight to visitors, meanders through the Garden’s beautiful iris beds and along a stream filled with koi fish.

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Portland, Oregon – In 2007, pianist Lisa Nakamichi played to a sold-out house at the Garden as part of the East Meets East Concert. Back by popular demand, Lisa will return to the Garden on April 29 to play a solo program entitled Sasameyuki: The Fragile Beauty of Cherry Blossoms. On this special evening, Lisa will play selections from Bach, Brahms, Beethoven, Liszt, and more.

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Portland, Oregon – Anyone who has not attended the Saga Goryu Ikebana Exhibition in celebration of Hana Matsuri, the Flower Festival, should plan to visit this year to experience the beauty and elegance of this special exhibition that features an authentic Buddhist ceremony in honor of the birth of Buddha. Religious festivals in Japan are often connected with seasonal changes when people give thanks for the blessings of nature.

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Portland, Oregon— Most people are familiar with the Japanese art of paper folding, or origami, but there are a number of other Japanese paper arts that are equally engaging, including chiyogami, collage, iris-folding, calligraphy, kiri-e, sumi-e painting—and the creative process of making paper itself.

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Portland, Oregon – As part of the Japanese Garden Lecture Series at the
Portland Japanese Garden, on April 1 local maple tree expert Talon Buchholz will
deliver a lecture entitled The Wonderful World of Japanese Maples.
Owner and president of Buchholz & Buchholz Nursery and the Flora
Wonder™ Arboretum, Talon is a wholesale grower of Japanese maples, dwarf
and unusual conifers, and other choice ornamental trees and shrubs. He’ll speak
about his long experience with developing new varieties of Japanese
maples—how they are selected, trialed, and introduced.

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Portland, Ore. – What distinguishes ikebana from other approaches to
flower arrangement? Asymmetrical form and the use of “empty” space are
essential features of the composition. A sense of harmony among the materials,
the container, and the setting is also crucial. Ikebana shares these aesthetic
characteristics with traditional Japanese paintings, gardens, architecture, and
design.

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Portland, Ore. – For those who have always wanted to volunteer to help out
at festivals and exhibitions, lead guided tours, or assist staff gardeners at
the Portland Japanese Garden, a Volunteer Orientation being held at the Garden
on March 10 is a great way to learn how to get involved. Veteran volunteers and
Volunteer Coordinator Stephanie Moss will share their experiences, answer
questions, and advise participants on upcoming volunteer opportunities at the
Garden.

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Portland, Oregon – On March 18 in a lecture entitled In Search of an Unknown Garden, internationally known author and designer Ron Herman will speak at the Portland Japanese Garden about his remarkable career in garden design and the influence of Japan on his work. Ron spent several years studying in Japan and has designed many of North America’s largest and most intricate private gardens. He has created more than 400 full-scale garden designs in his 35+ year career in landscape architecture, including the 25-acre Japanese-style village of California software billionaire Lawrence Ellison as well as several large estates throughout the country. His presentation will also focus on his ongoing research on Shugakuin Imperial Villa in Kyoto, the study of which has become a central theme in Ron’s career.

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Portland, Ore. – The Portland Japanese Garden hosts nature photographer David M. Cobb for two workshops focused on helping participants develop their garden photography skills. David will present a brief lecture and demonstration slideshow in the Pavilion, followed by an outdoor shoot in the Garden where he will offer one-on-one assistance and work with participants on improving their composition, lighting, metering, and exposure skills. Photographers of all abilities are welcome.

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Portland, Ore. – The Portland Japanese Garden will be holding a Free Admission Day on Saturday, February 27, from 10am-4pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to invite their friends, family, and fellow community members to visit the Garden on this Free Day.

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