Portland Japanese Garden sits quietly in the hills just west of downtown. It is a curated space, meticulously tended, welcoming and serene. The garden tells its story through light, color, and in time with the seasons.
There is a purpose to the garden, though, that is more than just a beautiful space.
Inspired in the late 1950s by growing cultural ties between Oregon and Japan, Mayor Terry Schrunk and members of the Portland community conceived the idea of building a Japanese garden on the site of the old zoo in Washington Park.
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Its nice to feel proud of where you come from. I've found it hard in these past few years…