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PORTLAND JAPANESE GARDEN IS LOCATED AT:
611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, Oregon 97205

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611 SW Kingston Ave.
Portland, Oregon 97205

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(503) 223-1321

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In the stillness of winter, the sound and smell of gentle rainfall creates an invigorating experience. #portlandjapanesegarden #strollingpondgarden

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As an organization, we condemn any form of racism, hate, or xenophobia - including the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes.

We were founded on the heels of World War II, by community members interested in healing the wounds left by the war and seeking to re-build a connection to Japan. This audacious endeavor was initially met with resistance, threats, and assault against the Japanese gardeners working on the site. But in the years following the opening of the Garden, a transformation occurred.

As Kinya Hira (our Garden Director from 1964-69) wrote, “The people of Portland found something in their hearts to forgive and accept; to let go of the anger and begin to reach out. I remember one time when the same hate mob came to the site, my supporters actually fought them off, protecting me and the Garden. For the first time in America, I didn’t feel alone, I felt accepted by the people of Portland.”

Through the common ground of a beautiful garden, the community found ways to reconcile their differences, be open to each other’s cultures, and choose peaceful coexistence. This history is our foundation and reason for existence today. We will continue to work towards a kind, diverse, and harmonious world.

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“The plantings in a Japanese garden, so different from the Western gardening tradition, are used for balance that comes from how they work together or contrast with each other.” - Human Nature by Bruce Taylor Hamilton. You’ll notice the harmony of shades and textures, even in winter with the intentional placement of evergreens in each garden space. #portlandjapanesegarden #strollingpondgarden

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