Take a virtual stroll through the garden during spring with Sadafumi Uchiyama, Chief Curator, and Aki Nakanishi, Arlene Schnitzer Curator of Culture, Art, and Education. In this 2020 spring tour, you’ll explore various traditional Japanese garden styles, learn about seasonal change in the garden, and find tips and tricks for successful plant growth.
Additionally, feel a sense of renewal on a sunny spring day as you learn more about Portland Japanese Garden from our Chief Curator who brings valuable stories and context to your garden experience. And don’t miss the glimpse of our famous koi!
Video Outline:
0:00 Introduction with Sada Uchiyama and Aki Nakanishi
1:08 Garden Tour
16:17 Closing and thank you
25 Comments
Such a wonderful update. Closest thing to being there. I was able to visit today all the way from Colorado!
Thank you for the visit of last spring. I forwarded this link to my son who grew up visiting the garden with great glee. He who now has a two-year-old daughter he wants to bring to the garden. I always enjoy seeing the careful work that you all are doing for the city and the world. Yes, please make more films like this.
Thank you for sharing this with us. It was wonderful and I hope to visit some day.
Is he wearing grounding socks or shoes? Japanese are so smart. Our bodies are electrical and need to be connected to the earth by wearing no shoes do to the rubber souls disconnecting us from the earth. Its like grounding a car in a way. Remember we are mostly water and like antennas so keep your electronics AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. GOD BLESS
I’ve had the pleasure of seeing the Japanese Garden in three seasons. (not winter) The spring is my favorite but all the seasons are all so very beautiful! This is a great garden to meditate or anything than involves peace and tranquillity.
Thank you Sir for loving this garden! Your attention to detail does not go unnoticed.
Absolutely phenomenal I love the Japanese bonsai trees and the tree preservation culture Portland has! WOW
The garden is beautiful. So relaxing and spiritual to go through. The koi, foliage and waterfall were amazing ✌️🥰
The garden is a treasure of the city. Any season, any weather, a display of color and sound expressly designed to please the eye and calm the mind. One of the best values in town for family fun, or a sublime romantic getaway.
A work of art anyone can enjoy. Please put it on your list and discover your favorite seasons. Dress for the weather.
I have been there before it’s absolutely Beautiful .
Thumbs up. 👍 I am testing new gardening techniques. If I need advice may I ask?
I won’t mind working for them! That be my dream job!!!
Good. Very good
So beautiful!! ❤️
In tthe dark times we are experiencing it is comforting to view such inspiring work . Not only the actual garden but also the philosophy of the people who cae for this garden. I hope to visit on day! Thank you for posting .
Magic…
If I die and go to heaven this is what will surround me.
Excellent!!! Not much more relaxing and rewarding than being part of a nice garden. Thank you!
Hope he kept the beard!
The gardens are so beautiful! I visited the Japanese garden in Seattle last week and can’t wait to visit yours! Such a peaceful places.
Thank you, I am hoping it is open tomorrow.
thank you
Lovely video. I’m in CT and seeing this garden in person is on my list of musts🙂
I've never visited the garden (as I live out of state) but thoroughly enjoyed the video and conversation.
Yes please – definitely more footage of the beautiful gardens. The rest of the world (I'm in Australia) would not see it otherwise due to the COVID madness the world has at the moment ..
What a blessing to view your videos. They bring great joy and ideas for my garden. I live near the “first” Portland (in Maine).
The English speaking narrator is very annoying…