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On June 5th, 1960, the newly-completed Seattle Japanese Garden opened to the public for the first time. Join us for a season-long series of special events and programs to celebrate the past and future of the garden. Check out our event calendar for the full schedule, but here are a few highlights!
Read MoreCleyera japonica is a flowering evergreen shrub or small tree viewed as sacred in Japan’s Shinto religion. Its branches have been used as offerings in Shinto rituals since ancient times.
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Diospyros kaki, an Asian species of persimmon, has been grown for its fruit over many centuries. It’s also an important autumn “season word” (kigo) in haiku poetry. The genus word Diospyros is derived from Greek – and means “divine fruit” or “wheat of Zeus.”
Read MoreCalled 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.
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