Royal Azalea blooms around April each year.

In the Garden, Spring, Plants and BloomsRumi TsuchihashiMarch 27, 2015April, Azalea, Japanese Garden, Spring

The Story of the Century Old Black Pine Tree

The century old pine gifted by Richard Yamasaki, who dedicated over 30 years to Seattle Japanese Garden.

History, In the Garden, Japanese Culture, Plants and BloomsRumi TsuchihashiMarch 13, 2015Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden, Japanese Pine, Juki Iida, Pruning, Richard Yamasaki

An Invitation to Spring Haiku

The spring season has much to share with us, if we slow down and notice. By writing haiku, you can share in a close experience of everything the season of beginnings has to offer, and then share these experiences with your friends and family.

Haiku, In the Garden, Japanese Culture, SpringRumi TsuchihashiMarch 12, 2015haiku, Issa, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden, March, poetry, Spring, writing

Camellia Japonica 'Daikagura,' an Early Blooming Masterpiece

Camellia Japonica 'Daikagura" blooming in the Seattle Japanese Garden

In the Garden, Japanese Garden Design, Spring, Plants and BloomsRumi TsuchihashiMarch 12, 2015Camellia, Daikagura, Japanese Garden, March, Spring, varigated camellia

First Viewing ceremony to celebrate Opening Day 2015

Shinto ceremonial offerings to the kami on the Moon Viewing platform.

Events, In the Garden, VolunteersRumi TsuchihashiJanuary 30, 2015Seattle, Japanese Garden, event

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