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Check out the second post of the Toro no Akari blog series, an oral history of the Seattle Japanese Garden as told from the perspective of those who know its every inch most intimately: the gardeners. Gardener and former advisory board member Mark Akai recounts a humorous teaching moment when he began working at the garden as a teenager—and the lessons in simplicity he honed over the following five decades.
Read MoreDid you know that Japanese people tend to value south-facing rooms more than north-facing ones? Find out why on our blog, and read about how the new Japanese Garden pavilion is being designed to provide a south-facing overlook of the pond. Read More...
Read MoreGarden visitors may be interested in a Plant Booklet, revised each year and available online, that documents changes to the plant collection. In spreadsheet form, it lists names, sizes, location, and brief descriptions of the Garden’s plants.
Read MoreFor almost 50 years, the Seattle Japanese Garden had a small entry gate with no amenities or space for public gatherings. In 2008, one very dedicated volunteer named Mary Ann Wiley decided that it was time for something bigger and better. The new garden courtyard and entry gate, completed in 2009, has welcomed countless guests into the garden over the past 10 years.
Read MoreJune 5, 2020 marks the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Seattle Japanese Garden.
In Japan, the 60th year of life is called “kanreki” (還暦) and is celebrated as a rebirth or re-entry into childhood. Sixty years is the full cycle of the Chinese zodiac calendar, which was adopted for use in Japan starting in the year 604.
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