Wabi-Sabi: The Japanese Aesthetic of Impermanence and Simplicity

Although the term wabi-sabi is unfamiliar to many people in Japan, the ability to find beauty in objects that are simple, irregular and imperfect is an integral part of Japanese culture.

Chado, History, In the Garden, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden DesignRumi TsuchihashiAugust 7, 2015Buddhism, gardening, History, Japanese, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden

Seattle Japanese Garden: A Historical Perspective

Our Seattle Japanese Garden is considered a “stroll garden,” and consists of a central pond with a meandering path around it. In many ways, it resembles the stroll gardens created in Japan during the Edo Period (1603-1867).

History, In the Garden, Japanese Garden DesignRumi TsuchihashiJuly 9, 2015Japan, Japanese, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden, Japanese Pine, Juki Iida

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

The Mystery of the 11-Tier Pagoda

In the woods above the waterfall stands an eleven-tiered pagoda, representing ancient seminaries in the mountains of Japan.

History, In the Garden, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden Design, VolunteersRumi TsuchihashiJune 5, 2015Buddhism, History, Japan, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden, Juki Iida, June, pagoda, Sanskrit, Shingon, stupa, symbolism, volunteers

Japanese Garden, Then and Now

Recently, going through his family’s archival photos, Campbell made a stunning discovery. Amidst the stack of old photographs, he uncovered a remarkable set of images of the Seattle Japanese Garden...

History, In the Garden, VolunteersRumi TsuchihashiApril 30, 2015Japanese Garden, tea house, History, traditional, tour, photography, Memories

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

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