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

5 Reasons the Garden Party is the 'Best Kept Secret' in Seattle

Loyal attendees call Seattle Japanese Garden's benefit event, The Garden Party, "the best kept secret in Seattle."

Events, In the Garden, Japanese CultureRumi TsuchihashiJuly 9, 2015party, Japanese Garden, Seattle, Dining, sushi, Summer, sake, Food, wine, Tea, Chado, Matcha, Kimono, Nodate, Rhododendron, Stream, Bamboo, live music

Help us Celebrate Our 55th Anniversary

Join us for a magical summer evening, a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience an elegant fete of scrumptious Japanese cuisine served with fine wine and sake amidst the serene beauty of Seattle Japanese Garden.

Events, History, In the Garden, Japanese CultureRumi TsuchihashiJune 5, 2015charity, dance, event, fundraiser, Japan, Japanese, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden, Juki Iida, koto, outdoor, party, sake, sushi, traditional, volunteers, wine

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

Free Origami Workshops

Learn the art of origami at a FREE workshop.

Events, In the Garden, VolunteersRumi TsuchihashiMarch 30, 2015April, Class, Free workshop, Japanese Culture, June, May, origami, Spring, Tanabata, volunteers, Workshop

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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