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Called 読書の秋 (dokusho no aki) in Japanese, the colder days and longer nights of fall beckon us to read. In anticipation of our garden’s 60th anniversary in 2020, blog contributor Corinne Kennedy has compiled an eclectic list of 10 titles she recommends.
Read MoreOne of the loveliest selections of Japan’s native maples, Acer japonicum ‘Aconitifolium’ is known there as “dancing peacock maple.”
Read MoreThroughout the year, stone is a powerful element in the Seattle Japanese Garden. Visitors to the garden experience the dynamic relationships among all its elements, including stone.
Read MoreThank you all for joining us for two evenings of Moon Viewing at the Seattle Japanese Garden! Please enjoy some of the highlights from the evening as well as the winning haiku entries from this year's haiku contest.
Read MoreKirengeshoma palmata is a large perennial native to Japan. Shrublike in appearance, it has bold maplelike leaves and soft yellow, late summer blooms.
Read MoreThe Seattle Japanese Garden was designed in the stroll garden style (kaiyushiki teien), developed in Japan beginning in the late 16th century.
Read MoreSeattle Japanese Garden’s Photography Member Contest was held this spring, and here are the winners! Top 3 winners were awarded during the opening reception help during Free First Thursday on 6/6. All the winning photographs are on display in the Tateuchi Community Room through the month of July.
Read MoreElegant small flowers, brilliant fall color, delicate branching and showy bark make Stewartia attractive in all seasons.
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