World renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi viewed earth as material for art, and sculpture as creation of social space. His concepts have enlivened the author's experience of moving into and through our Japanese stroll garden.
Read MoreDokusho no Aki—読書の 秋, or “Autumn, The Season for Reading” is a common saying in Japan, and it is a popular time of the year for all kinds of themed reading lists to be published.
Read MoreCryptomeria japonica (Japanese Cedar) is a tall, stately, graceful conifer -- and the national tree of Japan.
Read MoreThe latest art show at Seattle Japanese Garden is a photography exhibit showcasing the juried works of students who participated in a fall photography workshop, taught by Vashon Island based photographer Ray Pfortner.
Read MoreSeven Flowers of Autumn "aki no nanakusa" has been beloved in Japan for centuries.
Read MoreMoss is an integral part of most Japanese Gardens. It lends a feeling of antiquity and harmony to the garden; it knits rock to earth and pulls individual plants into unified compositions.
Read MoreO-tsukimi, Moon Viewing, takes place only once a year, and is happening on Saturday, August 29 at 7p.m.
Read MoreDespite 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.
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