Who Was Juki Iida? ~Insights from the Designer's Diary, Part 1~

Landscape architect Juki Iida is largely credited for designing Seattle Japanese Garden in 1959. Follow a new series by Scholar-in-Residence, Mark Bourne, about the insights Mr. Iida recorded in his diary.

History, Japanese Garden DesignRumi TsuchihashiFebruary 13, 2017Japanese Garden, Juki Iida, History, tour, Garden Design, Architecture, Washington, Western Washington, Northwest, Pacific Northwest, Stone, tree

2016: Year in Reflection

Tranquility and Peace. Thank you for showing the world that it matters through your support of the Garden. We've had a remarkable year of increased visitors and thousands of hours of volunteerism. Seattle Japanese Garden matters more to the community now than ever.

In the GardenRumi TsuchihashiDecember 22, 2016event, Seattle, Japanese Garden, Western Washington, Washington, Northwest, Pacific Northwest, Visitors, Niwashi, volunteers, Moss, Maple, Pruning, tour, Pond, Pine, Winter, Festival, Japanese Culture, Shinto, moon viewing, photography, Art, Art Exhibits, dance, Tea, tea house, History

Life After: Finding Healing and Restoration as a Volunteer Guide

Victoria Bestock finds peace in the flowing water, rocks, and the changing beauty of the seasons.

In the Garden, VolunteersRumi TsuchihashiMay 12, 2016volunteers, tour, Japanese Garden, Seattle, dance, Flower Arranging, Japanese Culture, Maple, tree

Thank You for a Successful Garden Party

Despite the day starting with a steady drizzle, blue skies and more than 220 guests cheerfully appeared for the 2015 Garden Party on Friday, July 24.

Chado, Events, Haiku, In the Garden, Japanese Culture, Summer, VolunteersRumi TsuchihashiAugust 12, 2015Thank You, party, Japanese Garden, Seattle, Summer, Bamboo, live music, Kimono, Tea, tour, Nodate, event, Rhododendron, haiku, volunteers, Japanese Culture, Friendship, Food, sushi, sake, wine, traditional, dance

Mother's Day Guided Tours: Added Times

It's looking to be a warm and sunny Mother's Day Sunday! To help make your time with Mom extra special, we've lined up additional guided tours.

Events, In the GardenRumi TsuchihashiMay 7, 2015Holiday, Mother's Day, tour, Japanese Garden, Wisteria, bloom, volunteers, History

Japanese Garden, Then and Now

Recently, going through his family’s archival photos, Campbell made a stunning discovery. Amidst the stack of old photographs, he uncovered a remarkable set of images of the Seattle Japanese Garden...

History, In the Garden, VolunteersRumi TsuchihashiApril 30, 2015Japanese Garden, tea house, History, traditional, tour, photography, Memories

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