In the News
From KPTV: Behind the Shoji Returns to Portland Japanese Garden
KPTV, Portland’s local FOX affiliate, came by the Garden to feature the return of our annual summer marketplace, Behind the Shoji.
News & Photos
Garden Path Culture, Art, & Education
A Generational Artform: Learn More About Bonsai At Portland Japanese Garden
By Will Lerner, Communications Manager for Portland Japanese Garden & Japan Institute When guests arrive to the Cultural Village of Portland Japanese Garden, the site many head to first is the Ellie M. Hill Bonsai Terrace. Here in this dedicated space, they’re able to see stellar and award-winning bonsai (literally, “tree-in-a-tray”). Those who aren’t done …
Garden Path
Phoenix Legacy Society Spotlight: Jacquie Siewert-Schade and W. Curtis Schade
Joining the Phoenix Legacy Society is an incredibly generous and thoughtful way to honor the Garden and help ensure it remains able to pursue its mission of Inspiring Harmony and Peace for generations to come. We recently sat down with two members of the Society, Jacquie Siewert-Schade and W. Curtis Schade, about why they decided to make this meaningful gesture.
Garden Path
A Letter From Lisa Christy, Executive Director
Note: This letter first appeared in the summer 2025 issue of The Garden Path, the quarterly member magazine of Portland Japanese Garden. Members of the Garden are mailed copies. Information on how to become a member can be found here. Dear Members, Summer is here! A season for reconnecting with friends, reuniting with family, or lingering a …
General
Northwest Portland: Eat and Drink Your Way Through the Charming Neighborhood Next to Portland Japanese Garden
Despite feeling very much like an oasis tucked away from an urban environment, Portland Japanese Garden is only a stone’s throw from one of its host city’s most beloved areas, referred to casually as Northwest Portland.
In the News
From House Beautiful: Portland Japanese Garden One of Top Ten U.S. Gardens to Plan Your Next Road Trip Around
House Beautiful named Portland Japanese Garden as one of the top ten botanical gardens in the U.S. to plan a road trip around.
Press Releases
Authentic Japanese Wares Featured at Portland Japanese Garden’s Behind the Shoji Summer Marketplace
Behind the Shoji, opening Saturday, 6/21 and running through Monday, 9/1, in Portland Japanese Garden’s Pavilion Gallery, is one of the Garden’s most beloved summer traditions.
In the News
From PDX Parent: Yes, You Can Have Fun Visiting Portland Japanese Garden With Your Toddler
PDX Parent recently published a story sharing how visiting Portland Japanese Garden with your kids can be a fun and engaging family activity.
Japan Institute
TEIEN FORUM 2025: Looking at the Global Reach of Japanese Gardens (Part One)
By Will Lerner, Communications Manager for Portland Japanese Garden & Japan Institute In May, Japan Institute and Portland Japanese Garden partnered with the Japan Association for the International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama (GREEN×EXPO 2027) to host its second annual TEIEN FORUM at The University of Tokyo in Japan. This gathering, titled “Japanese Gardens: Why Go …