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SUMMARY:Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints
DESCRIPTION:This March\, step into a world where nature-themed prints meet Portland Japanese Garden’s springtime vibrance in Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints. Featuring the art of mokuhanga (木版画)\, Japanese-style woodblock printmaking\, this exhibition reveals how a centuries-old tradition is experiencing a contemporary revival among artists around the world\, who use the quiet power and unique characteristics of woodblock printmaking to create captivating works of art. Mokuhanga has been embraced by artists as an environmentally friendly art form that uses wood\, water-based pigments\, and paper made from plant fibers. The exhibition’s featured artists are among the growing international movement where meticulously crafted art prints incorporating these traditional tools and techniques are complemented by alternative printmaking technologies and strategies for contemporary expression. This exhibition marks the Garden’s first collaboration with the Honolulu Museum of Art and is co-curated by Stephen Salel\, the Museum’s Curator of Japanese Art. Across the galleries at Portland Japanese Garden\, Enduring Impressions presents an eclectic range of contemporary prints\, custom-made for the show\,  alongside a behind-the-scenes look at the process\, history and future of this iconic art form.  Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/enduring-impressions-contemporary-woodblock-prints/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Member Preview for Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints
DESCRIPTION:Join Portland Japanese Garden in celebrating the opening of Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints. Featuring the art of mokuhanga (木版画)\, Japanese-style woodblock printmaking\, this exhibition reveals how a centuries-old tradition is experiencing a contemporary revival as artists around the world use the quiet power and unique characteristics of woodblock printmaking to create captivating works of art. On March 7\, Members of Portland Japanese Garden are exclusively invited from 9:00-10:00am to get a first look at this exhibition. Please email art@japanesegarden.org with any questions.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/member-preview-for-enduring-impressions-contemporary-woodblock-prints/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Member-Only Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join one of our volunteer guides on a free Garden tour for members and their guests only\, during member hours. Our knowledgeable tour guides\, some of whom have been patrons of Portland Japanese Garden for decades\, will provide members with interesting and informative cultural\, historical\, and horticultural information about the Garden. Whether you just joined as a member for the first time\, or have been a long-time supporter\, guided tours can provide new insights into the vision of the Garden and its place in the community. Tours will begin in the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation Courtyard starting at 9:00am\, and typically last about 45 minutes.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/member-only-garden-tour-5/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T160000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120216
CREATED:20260127T223806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T232520Z
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SUMMARY:Textile Workshop: Year of the Horse Drawstring Bag with Judilee Fitzhugh
DESCRIPTION:Portland Japanese Garden is partnering with textile artisan Judilee Fitzhugh to offer a series of four immersive textile workshops. In each session\, participants will relax and enjoy the rhythmic dance of needle and thread while learning the meditative art of hand-stitching to create Japanese- and garden-inspired projects. This workshop runs from 9:30am–4:00pm\, including six hours of instruction and a 30-minute lunch break. Participation is limited to 20 students per workshop\, and classes are open to students of all levels of sewing experience. Registration is required through the Portland Japanese Garden website.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/textile-workshop-year-of-the-horse-drawstring-bag-with-judilee-fitzhugh/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T130000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120216
CREATED:20260115T190155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T232519Z
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SUMMARY:Hina Matsuri: Doll's Day
DESCRIPTION:Hina Matsuri\, also called Doll’s Day or Girl’s Day\, is celebrated each year in Japan on March 3 to celebrate the happiness\, growth\, and good health of girls. In Japan\, families with daughters mark the festival by displaying intricately crafted hina dolls dressed in ornate costumes several days before the festival. Visitors can view and take photos with a traditional display of hina dolls in the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. March 3 is also called Momo-no-Sekku\, or Peach Blossom Festival\, because according to the lunar calendar peach blossoms were in full bloom on this day. It was also believed that peach blossoms had the power to drive away evil spirits. Many families in Japan display sprigs of peach blossoms together with hina dolls. At Portland Japanese Garden\, an ikebana arrangement by Nana Bellerud\, President of Ikebana International Portland Chapter #47 and Branch Director of Sogetsu Portland\, will accompany the display.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/hina-matsuri-dolls-day-5/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120216
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SUMMARY:Cultural Performance: Koto by Mitsuki Dazai
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a free koto performance by Mitsuki Dazai at 1:15pm at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. Mitsuki Dazai is a graduate of Tokyo’s Kunitachi College of Music\, studied koto with virtuoso Kazue Sawai\, and received her koto instruction certificate at Sawai Koto Institute. She moved to Oregon in 2002\, served as a guest lecturer\, and toured throughout the US\, Europe\, South America\, and Japan. This performance is included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-performance-koto-by-mitsuki-dazai-21/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120216
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SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Bonsai by Andrew Robson
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a bonsai presentation by Andrew Robson at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center from 1:15 – 2:15pm. Bonsai\, literal translation tree-in-a-tray\, is the art and science of miniature trees. Andrew Robson is a deciduous artist in the American bonsai community. He completed a 3-year apprenticeship with Michael Hagedorn\, after graduating from Yale University. Andrew is the President of the Bonsai Society of Portland\, the largest bonsai club in the United States. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-bonsai-by-andrew-robson-6/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T141500
DTSTAMP:20260621T120217
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SUMMARY:Cultural Talk: Hina Dolls by Tsuru Tuenge
DESCRIPTION: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 Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. This talk will take place near a traditional display of hina dolls\, featuring a seven-tiered display representing the Emperor and Empress with members of the Imperial Court. Hina Matsuri\, also called Doll’s Day or Girl’s Day\, is celebrated each year in Japan on March 3 to celebrate the happiness\, growth\, and good health of girls. In Japan\, families with daughters mark the festival by displaying intricately crafted hina dolls dressed in ornate costumes several days before the festival. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-talk-hina-dolls-by-tsuru-tuenge-2/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T100000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120217
CREATED:20260115T185509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185649Z
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SUMMARY:Member Only Mindfulness Tour
DESCRIPTION:This intimate tour focuses not on meditation\, but instead on learning to bring mindful awareness to oneself\, and the world around us\, through intentional observation and connections. An experienced guide will provide a foundation for the art of contemplative exploration throughout various Garden spaces\, and gently guide awareness away from the busyness of everyday life\, back toward the connection to nature and experience of peace.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/member-only-mindfulness-tour-14/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T141500
DTSTAMP:20260621T120217
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SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Kimekomi Ningyo (Kimekomi Dolls)
DESCRIPTION:Kimekomi Ningyo (木目込人形) is a style of traditional Japanese doll made of wood dating back about 300 years. The artist making the doll tucks fabric into grooves on the wooden form to dress the doll. Come hear Gael Sapiro talk about the dolls and demonstrate on a work in progress from 1:15-2:15pm in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. The term kimekomi refers to the method of making dolls and translates as the “act of pushing something into grooves that have been cut in wood.” Dollmaker Gael Sapiro will discuss the history of the craft\, describe the tools she uses\, and share examples of her work. Leading up to our Doll’s Day Festival on March 1st\, Portland Japanese Garden celebrates dolls. Hina Matsuri\, also called Doll’s Day or Girl’s Day\, which is celebrated each year in Japan on March 3 to celebrate the happiness\, growth\, and good health of girls. This talk will take place near a traditional display of hina dolls\, featuring a 5-tiered display representing the Emperor and Empress with members of the Imperial Court. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-kimekomi-ningyo-kimekomi-dolls-2/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120217
CREATED:20260127T224541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185448Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Ikebana by Jeffrey Robson
DESCRIPTION:Ikebana\, the Japanese art of flower arranging\, has been translated as “living flowers” or “giving life to flowers.” Join us from 1:15-2:15pm for an ikebana presentation by Jeffrey Robson in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. Jeffrey Robson has always been intrigued by traditional Japanese art forms such as bonsai\, suiseki (viewing stones) and ikebana. He began studying the Ikenobō school ikebana in 2016\, and has attained the rank of Kakyo\, Assistant Professor 3rd grade. Ikenobō was established over 550 years ago with floral offerings created by priests at the Rokkaku-do Temple in Kyoto. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-ikebana-by-jeffrey-robson/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120217
CREATED:20260115T185310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185447Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Weekend Special: Sip and Swoon Afternoon Tea and Sweets
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend\, bring your loved ones to enjoy tea with full service in traditional ceramic wares\, paired with handcrafted seasonal sweets at the Umami Café. Sip & Swoon is a special and exclusive way to experience the Garden in its winter beauty. Reservations and Daily Admission Tickets are required for this event\, with limited seating available. There will be four seatings each day: 2:00 p.m.\, 2:30 p.m.\, 3:00 p.m.\, and 3:30 p.m. The special menu for this event will feature Valentine’s desserts by Mio’s Delectables and St. Honore.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/valentines-weekend-special-sip-and-swoon-afternoon-tea-and-sweets/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T141500
DTSTAMP:20260621T120217
CREATED:20260115T185309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185348Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Performance: Shinobue Flute & Piano Performance by Maido Mind
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free musical performance featuring shinobue flute and a piano performance by Maido Mind. This cultural performance will be held from 1:15 to 2:15pm in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-performance-shinobue-flute-piano-performance-by-maido-mind-22/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T153000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120217
CREATED:20260127T224403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185348Z
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SUMMARY:Moss Appreciation Week
DESCRIPTION:Moss speaks in textures and time\, revealing itself slowly to the attentive eye. During Moss Appreciation Week\, Portland Japanese Garden joins Lewis & Clark College in honoring moss and inviting visitors to experience its quiet magic throughout the Garden. Stay tuned\, we’ll have a lot more to share! We encourage you to subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you can be informed as details get confirmed for this exciting week. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/moss-appreciation-week/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120217
CREATED:20260115T185209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185348Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chadō\, the Way of Tea\, at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center from 1:15 – 2:15pm. The Way of Tea is intrinsically linked to Japanese gardens and understanding the kokoro (heart) of Japanese gardening. The traditional Japanese tea ceremony is a manner of preparing and drinking a bowl of tea. More than just making tea\, it reflects the Japanese sense of omotenashi\, or wholehearted hospitality. It involves choreographed movements where both the host and guest escape the fast pace of life and experience calm. This demonstration is included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-tea-ceremony-137/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T100000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120217
CREATED:20260115T185209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185248Z
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SUMMARY:Member Only Mindfulness Tour
DESCRIPTION:This intimate tour focuses not on meditation\, but instead on learning to bring mindful awareness to oneself\, and the world around us\, through intentional observation and connections. An experienced guide will provide a foundation for the art of contemplative exploration throughout various Garden spaces\, and gently guide awareness away from the busyness of everyday life\, back toward the connection to nature and experience of peace.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/member-only-mindfulness-tour-13/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120217
CREATED:20260115T185208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185248Z
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SUMMARY:Modern Kintsugi Workshop with Emi Joyce
DESCRIPTION:Portland Japanese Garden is partnering with Emi Joyce\, a Portland-based kintsugi restorer and instructor\, to provide two modern kintsugi workshops on Saturday\, February 7. Kintsugi (金継ぎ\, gold joinery) is the Japanese craft of repairing ceramics. In this centuries-old practice\, fractures transform from hidden weak points into beautiful golden elements worth celebrating. The philosophy of kintsugi teaches us to embrace imperfections in our life and appreciate the beauty of human flaws. While the traditional method used by experts is challenging and requires cautious handling of materials like urushi lacquer\, the “modern” kintsugi method uses accessible materials and is ideal for beginners.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/modern-kintsugi-workshop-with-emi-joyce-5/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120217
CREATED:20260115T185208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185248Z
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SUMMARY:Modern Kintsugi Workshop with Emi Joyce
DESCRIPTION:Portland Japanese Garden is partnering with Emi Joyce\, a Portland-based kintsugi restorer and instructor\, to provide two modern kintsugi workshops on Saturday\, February 7. Kintsugi (金継ぎ\, gold joinery) is the Japanese craft of repairing ceramics. In this centuries-old practice\, fractures transform from hidden weak points into beautiful golden elements worth celebrating. The philosophy of kintsugi teaches us to embrace imperfections in our life and appreciate the beauty of human flaws. While the traditional method used by experts is challenging and requires cautious handling of materials like urushi lacquer\, the “modern” kintsugi method uses accessible materials and is ideal for beginners.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/modern-kintsugi-workshop-with-emi-joyce-4/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T100000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120217
CREATED:20260209T185247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185247Z
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SUMMARY:Member-Only Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join one of our volunteer guides on a free Garden tour for members and their guests only\, during member hours. Our knowledgeable tour guides\, some of whom have been patrons of Portland Japanese Garden for decades\, will provide members with interesting and informative cultural\, historical\, and horticultural information about the Garden. Whether you just joined as a member for the first time\, or have been a long-time supporter\, guided tours can provide new insights into the vision of the Garden and its place in the community. Tours will begin in the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation Courtyard starting at 9:00am\, and typically last about 45 minutes.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/member-only-garden-tour-6/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T100000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120217
CREATED:20260115T185206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185247Z
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SUMMARY:Member-Only Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join one of our volunteer guides on a free Garden tour for members and their guests only\, during member hours. Our knowledgeable tour guides\, some of whom have been patrons of Portland Japanese Garden for decades\, will provide members with interesting and informative cultural\, historical\, and horticultural information about the Garden. Whether you just joined as a member for the first time\, or have been a long-time supporter\, guided tours can provide new insights into the vision of the Garden and its place in the community. Tours will begin in the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation Courtyard starting at 9:00am\, and typically last about 45 minutes.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/member-only-garden-tour-4/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120217
CREATED:20260115T185205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185244Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Performance: Oregon Koto-Kai
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a free koto performance by Oregon Koto-Kai at 1:15pm at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. Oregon Koto-Kai is a group passionate about the Japanese koto\, a 13-stringed zither with over 1000 years of history. Founded by Mitsuki Dazai in February 2012\, the ensemble performed its first concert in Portland\, Oregon. Since then\, they have performed throughout the state at venues like the Portland Japanese Garden\, Portland Rose Festival\, and Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland. Their mission is to introduce Japanese koto music to the broader community by providing concerts and lessons. They collaborate with local musicians\, improve players’ skills\, and contribute to the culture. This performance is included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-performance-oregon-koto-kai-24/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T150000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120217
CREATED:20260105T181645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T192309Z
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SUMMARY:Living Traditions 2026 Visions of Water: Revitalizing Cities\, Landscapes\, and Community Life
DESCRIPTION:Join Japan Institute of Portland Japanese Garden at the World Forestry Center (4033 SW Canyon Rd. Portland\, OR 97221) in our shared home of Washington Park for the third in-person installment of Living Traditions\, a series of focused conversations and talks that explore some of the most iconic facets of Japanese culture. “Visions of Water: Revitalizing Cities\, Landscapes\, and Community Life” will explore water as a bridge between heritage and innovation. Featuring historic examples such as Kyoto’s sophisticated networks of rivers\, canals\, and springs alongside contemporary architectural responses shaped by climate\, community\, and place\, this year’s program brings together an insightful panel discussion of global leaders in landscape design\, architecture\, and urban culture. The luminary speakers featured in the panel discussion include Kathryn Gustafson (Founding Partner at Gustafson + Bowman)\, Shunsaku Miyagi (Founding Partner at PLACEMEDIA Landscape Architects Collaborative and Visiting Professor in Landscape Architecture at Harvard Graduate School of Design)\, and Balázs Bognár (Partner & Executive Vice President at Kengo Kuma & Associates). Aki Nakanishi (Director of Japan Institute & Arlene Schnitzer Curator of Culture\, Art\, and Education) will moderate this dialogue on how water can help cities and regions imagine a more harmonious future grounded in beauty\, ecology\, and cultural insight.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/living-traditions-2026-visions-of-water-revitalizing-cities-landscapes-and-community-life/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T153000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120217
CREATED:20251202T225214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T192309Z
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SUMMARY:Family Studio
DESCRIPTION:Perfect for visitors of all ages\, this dedicated space invites families to sit down\, pick an activity\, and linger during their visit to the Garden. Whether you’re folding intricate origami creations or coloring vibrant pages inspired by the beauty of the Garden\, there’s something to spark creativity and joy. This interactive space offers a welcoming environment for all to explore their artistic side\, providing a relaxing and engaging experience for both children and adults alike. Take a moment to unwind\, create\, and connect with nature through these hands-on activities. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/family-studio-63/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120217
CREATED:20260115T192209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T192209Z
UID:10003024-1769346900-1769351400@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chadō\, the Way of Tea\, at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center from 1:15 – 2:15pm. The Way of Tea is intrinsically linked to Japanese gardens and understanding the kokoro (heart) of Japanese gardening. The traditional Japanese tea ceremony is a manner of preparing and drinking a bowl of tea. More than just making tea\, it reflects the Japanese sense of omotenashi\, or wholehearted hospitality. It involves choreographed movements where both the host and guest escape the fast pace of life and experience calm. This demonstration is included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-tea-ceremony-140/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T153000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120217
CREATED:20251202T225213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T192209Z
UID:10002875-1769335200-1769355000@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:Family Studio
DESCRIPTION:Perfect for visitors of all ages\, this dedicated space invites families to sit down\, pick an activity\, and linger during their visit to the Garden. Whether you’re folding intricate origami creations or coloring vibrant pages inspired by the beauty of the Garden\, there’s something to spark creativity and joy. This interactive space offers a welcoming environment for all to explore their artistic side\, providing a relaxing and engaging experience for both children and adults alike. Take a moment to unwind\, create\, and connect with nature through these hands-on activities. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/family-studio-62/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T100000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120217
CREATED:20260106T235427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T192209Z
UID:10002891-1769328000-1769335200@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:Member Only Mindfulness Tour
DESCRIPTION:This intimate tour focuses not on meditation\, but instead on learning to bring mindful awareness to oneself\, and the world around us\, through intentional observation and connections. An experienced guide will provide a foundation for the art of contemplative exploration throughout various Garden spaces\, and gently guide awareness away from the busyness of everyday life\, back toward the connection to nature and experience of peace.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/member-only-mindfulness-tour-12/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120217
CREATED:20260115T192209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T192209Z
UID:10003023-1769260500-1769265000@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chadō\, the Way of Tea\, at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center from 1:15 – 2:15pm. The Way of Tea is intrinsically linked to Japanese gardens and understanding the kokoro (heart) of Japanese gardening. The traditional Japanese tea ceremony is a manner of preparing and drinking a bowl of tea. More than just making tea\, it reflects the Japanese sense of omotenashi\, or wholehearted hospitality. It involves choreographed movements where both the host and guest escape the fast pace of life and experience calm. This demonstration is included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-tea-ceremony-139/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T153000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120217
CREATED:20251202T225212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T192110Z
UID:10002874-1769248800-1769268600@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:Family Studio
DESCRIPTION:Perfect for visitors of all ages\, this dedicated space invites families to sit down\, pick an activity\, and linger during their visit to the Garden. Whether you’re folding intricate origami creations or coloring vibrant pages inspired by the beauty of the Garden\, there’s something to spark creativity and joy. This interactive space offers a welcoming environment for all to explore their artistic side\, providing a relaxing and engaging experience for both children and adults alike. Take a moment to unwind\, create\, and connect with nature through these hands-on activities. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/family-studio-61/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120217
CREATED:20260115T192109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T192109Z
UID:10003022-1769174100-1769178600@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chadō\, the Way of Tea\, at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center from 1:15 – 2:15pm. The Way of Tea is intrinsically linked to Japanese gardens and understanding the kokoro (heart) of Japanese gardening. The traditional Japanese tea ceremony is a manner of preparing and drinking a bowl of tea. More than just making tea\, it reflects the Japanese sense of omotenashi\, or wholehearted hospitality. It involves choreographed movements where both the host and guest escape the fast pace of life and experience calm. This demonstration is included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-tea-ceremony-138/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120217
CREATED:20260115T192109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T192109Z
UID:10003021-1768742100-1768746600@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Performance: Koto by Mitsuki Dazai
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a free koto performance by Mitsuki Dazai at 1:15pm at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. Mitsuki Dazai is a graduate of Tokyo’s Kunitachi College of Music\, studied koto with virtuoso Kazue Sawai\, and received her koto instruction certificate at Sawai Koto Institute. She moved to Oregon in 2002\, served as a guest lecturer\, and toured throughout the US\, Europe\, South America\, and Japan. This performance is included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-performance-koto-by-mitsuki-dazai-22/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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