Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’ve ever been to a Japanese garden, you’ll remember the extraordinary sense of peace and tranquillity these gardens help ...

One of the extraordinary things about Japanese garden design is how immediately identifiable it is to the western eye, yet how thoroughly it defies description. Even when earnest instructors try very ...

The event features various attractions, including artwork and cultural displays that celebrate Japanese heritage and artistry ...

Balboa Park’s cherry trees were planted in the 1920s by Japanese gardeners, long before festivals celebrated their spring blooms.

When Japanese American artist Jun Kaneko was first approached by Portland Japanese Garden staff to host an exhibition, he didn’t respond to them for weeks on end. “I had it on my table for about two ...

Blush pink hues of blooming flowers have made for a picturesque sight at the Japanese Friendship Garden (JFG), which starred in its annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Stream San Diego News for free, 24/7 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — If you’ve visited Portland Japanese Garden, you know all about its beauty, but there’s more than meets the eye. “I love just the feeling I get as soon as I walk through the gate into ...

The Portland Japanese Garden, turning 65 next year, has grown into a cultural hub and "safe haven," with recent expansions enhancing the visitor experience.

An annual summer tradition returns to Portland Japanese Garden this weekend. >> Business opening or closing in your neighborhood? Email the reporter at vnocera@oregonian.com. For more than a decade, ...