https://us-japanesegardens.com/itinerary/2025-12-09T02:17:41+00:00weekly0.6https://us-japanesegardens.com/about/2025-12-09T02:15:28+00:00weekly0.6https://us-japanesegardens.com/lodging/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_0501.jpgLake Louiseview from the roomhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_6503.jpgFairmont Chateau Lake LouiseFairmont Chateau Lake Louise, large roomhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_0751.jpgBelgin waffles at Dashwood ManorBelgin waffles at Dashwood Manorhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf2760.jpgTrafalgar SquareTrafalgar Squarehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf2769.jpgLord Nelson on a rainy Saturday morningLord Nelson on a rainy Saturday morninghttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf2766.jpgDSCF2766inside the clock, this rounded wall with one flat panel for the desk and one for the television and refrigeratorhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf2765.jpgDSCF2765our room is on the fifth floor behind the clock, windows on either side look through stone balustradeshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf2482.jpgMarie et Gilbert Therin B&BMarie et Gilbert Therin B&Bhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf2481.jpgMarie et Gilbert Therin B&BMarie et Gilbert Therin B&Bhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf2476.jpgMarie et Gilbert Therin B&BMarie et Gilbert Therin B&B2025-03-21T21:04:59+00:00weekly0.6https://us-japanesegardens.com/2024/06/08/new-website-launched/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-friends-of-liliuokalani-gardens-map-1.jpg2024-friends-of-liliuokalani-gardens-map-12024-06-08T18:38:11+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2015/04/28/liliuokalani-gardens-featured-in-najga-journal/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/bridgeuh-libraryscan-2.jpgbridgeUH-LibraryScan-2Lili`uokalani Gardens circa 1930 from the University of Hawaii - Manoa library digital archives2024-05-15T21:38:57+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/07/25/new-japanese-garden-surrounds-dallas-high-rise/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf0828.jpgDSCF0828https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf0825.jpgDSCF0825details, detailshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dallas-_20120609_55asm.jpgDallas-_20120609_55Asma secluded pond (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf0829.jpgDSCF0829a suggestion of karesansui with a style bamboo fence and clipped shrubs https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dallas-_20120609_60asm.jpgDallas-_20120609_60Asma base awaits sculpture from the Crow Collection of Asian Art (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf0862.jpgDSCF0862details, detailshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf0856.jpgDSCF0856reflection of trees in the building's facehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf0852.jpgDSCF0852grove of maples on the building side and a bamboo thicket on the street sidehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf0847.jpgDSCF0847hide and reveal -- a passageway leads to a pond and a shady grovehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf0843.jpgDSCF08432024-05-15T20:11:05+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/06/03/the-westervelt-company-in-tuscaloosa-alabama/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0464.jpgDSCF0464closer view of the waterfallhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0463.jpgDSCF0463A company brochure describes this bridge saying: "One legend says that the traditional zig-zag bridge was first built this way so that people on foot could escape their enemies on horseback. Another more practical reason is so the visitor can view the garden from different angles."https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0465.jpgDSCF0465All four buildings are connected by exterior walkways offering varying views of the central garden.2024-05-15T19:41:15+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2023/09/06/queens-birthday-celebration-saturday-9-9-2023/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/genki-hou-3-dec-img_6746.jpggenki-hou-3-dec-img_6746https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/7septstage_bfephoto-img_3174.jpg7septstage_bfephoto-img_3174https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/orchiddrop2017-img_9848.jpgorchiddrop2017-img_9848https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/poster-2023.jpgposter-20232023-09-06T20:24:31+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2022/12/04/genki-hou-waihonu/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/genki-hou-december-img_7251.jpggenki-hou-december-img_7251https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/genki-hou-december-img_7248.jpggenki-hou-december-img_7248https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/genki-hou-4-dec-img_6777.jpgSite 5 opposite shoreSite 5 opposite shorehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/genki-hou-3-dec-img_6792.jpg(photo by Charlene Iboshi)(photo by Charlene Iboshi)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/genki-hou-3-dec-img_6754.jpgGroup 1Group 1https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/genki-hou-3-dec-img_6746.jpggenki-hou-3-dec-img_67462023-03-23T03:52:11+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2022/04/07/paris-in-the-fall-several-years-ago/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/dscf2186.jpgNoguchi garden at UNESCONoguchi garden at UNESCO2022-04-07T20:59:45+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2021/04/16/resuming-celebratory-events-koinobori-will-fly-april-24-to-may-6/2021-04-17T02:32:28+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2021/03/26/giverny/2021-03-26T21:31:40+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2021/01/03/quiet-volunteers-catch-up-on-deferred-maintenance/2021-03-26T18:20:18+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2020/09/21/lions-tackle-special-project/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/lions-flyer.pngLions flyerhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/lions-roof-img_0471.jpgLions roof-IMG_0471https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/lions-july-18-img_0157.jpgLions July 18-IMG_0157In July, Winston Towata and Clyde Yoshida tended the white stone stream at the Lions Legacy Project2020-10-01T05:31:40+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2020/07/02/re-opening-public-gardens-with-caution/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/tanabata_wishes_kt.jpgTanabata_Wishes_KTThe star festival is observed in July or August, depending on the prefecture. 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KM-IMG_6382https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/soap-ladies-retroom-img_6321.jpgsoap ladies retroom-IMG_6321https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/soap-ladies-restroom-img_6320.jpgsoap ladies restroom-IMG_6320one good thing: with all the emphasis on washing one's hands with soap and water, we now have soap in the restroom at Lili`uokalani Gardens2020-04-24T02:09:45+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2020/04/02/enjoy-gardens-from-a-distance-during-stay-home-order/2020-04-02T19:29:15+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2020/02/09/chanticleer-a-pleasure-garden/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chanticleer102.jpgChanticleer102gravel patterns change periodicallyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chanticleer101.jpgChanticleer101near the poolhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chanticleer83.jpgChanticleer83the Asian woodshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chanticleer67.jpgChanticleer67giant chairshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chanticleer62.jpgChanticleer62... are sculpturalhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chanticleer61.jpgChanticleer61even the water fountains...https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chanticleer46.jpgChanticleer46visiting artists create functional pieceshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chanticleer17.jpgChanticleer17a meadow planted with autumn crocushttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chanticleer12.jpgChanticleer12succulents spill over the mantle in the ruinhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chanticleer70.jpgstone edgingstone edging and colorful grasses2020-02-09T23:12:50+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2020/02/05/january-memories/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/after-img_5652.jpgafter-IMG_5652https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/after-img_5651.jpgafter-IMG_5651https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/naniloa-emcee-img_5637.jpgNaniloa emcee-IMG_5637emcees Holly K and Ku`ehu Mauga kept things moving in the lobby lounge at the Grand Naniloa Resorthttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/kalapana-at-naniloa-img_5629.jpgKalapana at Naniloa-IMG_5629Kalapana Awa Band rocked the lobby lounge at the Grand Naniloa Resorthttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/naniloa-palm-room-img_5612.jpgNaniloa Palm Room-IMG_5612https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/under_the_banyan_rl.jpgUnder_the_Banyan_RLRon Louie's watercolor "Under the Banyan" took first place from judge Harry Wishard, People's Choice award, and it sold during the showhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sakiko-shinkai-img_7122.jpgSakiko Shinkai-IMG_7122https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sakiko-shinkai-img_7121.jpgSakiko Shinkai-IMG_7121https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/reflections_craig-allen-lawver.jpgReflections_Craig Allen Lawver"Reflections" by Craig Allen Lawverhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/prizes-art-img_5639.jpgprizes art-IMG_56392020-02-09T21:46:00+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2020/02/03/cherry-and-other-plants-botanical-art-at-uh-hilo/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/camelliajaponicavar.decumbens.jpgCamellia+japonica+var.decumbensCamellia japonica var. decumbens 'Yuki Tsubaki' (c) Akiko Enokidohttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/opening-img_5838.jpgOpening-IMG_5838Mitch Roth and Russell Kokubun enjoy the exhibithttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/opening-img_5836.jpgOpening-IMG_5836Consul General Ito introduced Dr. and Mrs. Tetsuo Koyama at the UH-Hilo libraryhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/paulowina-ishikawa-2.jpgPaulowina Ishikawa-2Paulownia tomentosa (c) 2015 Mieko Ishikawa from the Flora Japonica Exhibitionhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sakura-ishikawa-1.jpgSakura Ishikawa-1Prunus pendula Plema-rosea (c) 2001 Mieko Ishikawahttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sakura-art-poster-img_5722.jpgSakura art poster-IMG_57222020-02-03T19:49:01+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2020/01/14/louie-and-takaaze-win-in-peoples-choice-ballots/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/gardenoflove2_sd.jpgGardenOfLove2_SD"Garden of Love" by Stephen Davieshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/reflections_craig-allen-lawver.jpgReflections_Craig Allen Lawver"Reflections" by Craig Allen Lawverhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/prizes-art-img_5639.jpgprizes art-IMG_5639Stephen Davies, K.T. Cannon-Eger, Jelena Clay, Craig Allen Lawver First prize winner Ron Louie was not available for the photographhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/prize-photography-img_5614.jpgprize photography-IMG_5614Kris Hawkins, K.T. Cannon-Eger, Charles Woodhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/morning_ritual_ron-louie_watercolor.jpgMorning_Ritual_Ron Louie_(watercolor)"Morning Ritual" by Ron Louiehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/april-jay-takaaze-img_4861.jpgApril Jay Takaaze-IMG_4861"Early Morning Stroll" by Jay Takaazehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/april-grid-img_4950.jpgApril grid-IMG_4950The month's grid features national and local holidays as well as special events such as Merrie Monarch Festiva, Hilo DIA First Friday,l and the weekly Hilo Hula Tuesday sponsored by Destination Hilo.2020-01-15T03:11:28+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2020/01/09/suisan-fish-market-newsletter-features-gyotaku-with-brandon-tengan-at-the-banyan-drive-art-stroll/2020-01-09T19:44:10+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2020/01/04/banyan-drive-art-stroll-set-for-saturday-january-11/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/flyer-by-aaron-img_5509.jpgflyer by Aaron-IMG_5509"Favorite Spot" watercolor by Ron Louie received People's Choice award in 2019. Mahalo to Aaron Miyasato and 4digital Printing for graphic art and printinghttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sakiko-shinkai-img_7122.jpgSakiko Shinkai-IMG_7122https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sakiko-shinkai-img_7121.jpgSakiko Shinkai-IMG_7121https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/under_the_banyan_rl.jpgUnder_the_Banyan_RLRon Louie's watercolor "Under the Banyan" was selected by art exhibit judge Harry Wishard for first prize. This painting also took People's Choice award in a run-away ballot count taken on the day of the Banyan Drive Art Stroll.2020-01-09T19:41:01+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2020/01/06/learning-lessons-from-other-events/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/pins-from-gardens-img_5546.jpgpins from gardens-IMG_5546left to right: Pacific Tsunami Museum, Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego, North American Japanese Garden Association, Ro-Ho-En in Phoenix Arizonahttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/pin-from-hos-img_5548.jpgpin from HOS-IMG_5548Hilo Orchid Society pinhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/pin-aloha-festivals-img_5532.jpgpin Aloha Festivals-IMG_5532a few Aloha Festivals pins2020-01-06T18:55:07+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/12/31/do-you-really-need-a-sign/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/this-place-matters.jpgthis-place-mattersThe National Trust for Historic Preservation has a "This Place Matters" campaign to celebrate places of meaning and importance to communitieshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/picnic-table-nov-img_4938.jpgpicnic table Nov-IMG_4938https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/picnic-table-dec-img_5239.jpgpicnic table Dec-IMG_5239https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/pavilion-before-img_4828.jpgpavilion before-IMG_4828https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ladies-bathroom-img_3619.jpgLadies bathroom-IMG_3619https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sign-img_4765.jpgSign-IMG_4765sign at the entry to the small parking lot off Banyan Drive near the tea househttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sign-at-another-park-img_3424.jpgSign at another park-IMG_3424https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/litter-img_4949.jpglitter-IMG_4949this bucket contained approximately 600 cigarette butts, most of which were picked up around the old sumo ring pavilion near the small parking lothttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/litter-img_4947.jpglitter-IMG_4947this bucket was mainly caps from beer bottleshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/litter-img_4946.jpglitter-IMG_4946this bucket was miscellaneous litter including a drink container, plastic straws, and a rubber slipper2019-12-31T18:36:34+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/12/29/coming-soon-hands-on-learning-in-arizona/2019-12-29T22:20:08+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/12/23/light-the-gardens/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/light-selection-img_9773-copy.jpglight selection-IMG_9773 - Copyhelper Bill with a selection of lights 2018https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/light-by-hitachi-pine-img_9792.jpglight by Hitachi pine-IMG_9792rechargeable light at the Prince Hitachi black pine 2018https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/helper-at-the-square-roof-pavilion-img_9779.jpghelper at the square roof pavilion-IMG_9779helper Amy Nishiura ties bamboo pole with solar star to large square roof pavilion on the Lihiwai Street side of the gardenshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/helper-at-kushi-bridge-img_9776-copy.jpghelper at Kushi bridge-IMG_9776 - Copyhelper ties LED lights to Kushi Bridgehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/firefly-lights-in-mason-jars-img_9775.jpgfirefly lights in Mason jars-IMG_9775firefly lights in Mason jarshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/firefly-lights-in-mason-jars-img_9774.jpgfirefly lights in Mason jars-IMG_9774https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/calendar-item-hth-img_5421.jpgcalendar item HTH-IMG_5421calendar item in the Hawaii Tribune-Heraldhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/teahouse_bbe-img_9806-2.pngTeaHouse_BBE-IMG_9806 (2)front of Shoroan illuminated in 2018https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/smallpavilion_amynishiura-img_9890.jpgSmallPavilion_AmyNishiura-IMG_9890interior of small square roof pavilion, rebuilt by County carpenters last yearhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/pondreflection-img_9796.jpgPondReflection-IMG_9796view across Waihonu from the large square roof pavilion2019-12-23T20:33:01+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/05/23/more-photos-from-liliuokalani-gardens-in-hilo-hawaii/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/billsphoto.jpegBillsPhotoA recent sunny day in Hilo at the zig-zag path leading to the red bridge... photo by Bill F. Eger 20122019-12-16T01:34:13+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/12/15/hillwood-marjorie-merriweather-posts-estate-in-washington-dc/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/hillwood-slideshow5.jpgHillwood slideshow5Marjorie Merriweather Post shows students the Japanese style garden in 1963 (Hillwood collection)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/returning-rocks-lower-pond-9-2001-ann-stevens.jpgReturning Rocks Lower Pond 9-2001 Ann Stevenshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/pa010284.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/pa010282.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/pa010257.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAHillwood in 2013, one of the few gardens open during a government shut-down https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/hwsteppingstones.jpgHWsteppingstoneshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/hwshoes.jpgHWshoesMarjorie Merriweather Post's collection of shoeshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/hwgiftshop.jpgHWgiftshopwell-appointed gift shop at Hillwoodhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/hwgate.jpgHWgategate at the lower end of the restored gardenhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/hwbridges.jpgHWbridgesrestored wooden bridge2019-12-16T01:10:38+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/12/11/maymont-in-richmond-virginia/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/photo-3-001.jpgphoto 3-001old concrete paths were replaced with gravel -- the concrete rubble was used to create a more rolling landscape in one sectionhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/photo-4-1.jpgphoto 4-1gift azumaia for the centennialhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/photo-4-002.jpgphoto 4-002Bill at workhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/photo-4.jpgphoto 4water crossing path and koihttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/photo-3-003.jpgphoto 3-003centennial gift iris patch is weeded by volunteershttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/maymont-gate1.jpgMaymont Gate1https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ktl-maymont-004.jpgKTl-Maymont-004waterfall cascades from Italian garden up top into the shaded paths through the Japanese garden belowhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/maymont-tour-sign.jpgMaymont tour signminimal signage with maximum informationhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/maymonthouse3.jpgMaymontHouse3Maymont House in Richmond Virginia, an American country estate of the Gilded Age2019-12-11T18:46:16+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/12/06/na-makua-christmas-gift-fair/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/pin-img_4138.jpgpin-IMG_4138Produced by Hawaii Printing Center, this pin serves as one admission to pupu throughout the Banyan Drive Art Stroll on Saturday, January 11, 2020.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/final-product-2019.jpgfinal product 2019Designed by Tiffany Prose and produced by The Makeryhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2019-nmxmas-poster-web-flyer.jpg2019 NMXmas Poster-Web Flyerhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/amy_and_kainoa.jpgAmy_and_KainoaAmy Nishiura accepts delivery of centennial tote bags from Kainoa Makua. The design is by his father Nelson Makua.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/makua_gift_fair.jpgMakua_Gift_Fairschedule of times and entertainers2019-12-10T00:27:04+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/12/09/learning-opportunities-in-phoenix-and-portland/2019-12-10T00:23:48+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/11/24/rake-the-park/2019-11-25T00:22:07+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/11/18/joy-in-the-gardens-theme-for-artists/2019-11-19T02:13:40+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/11/10/fabulous-florals-part-3-a-moon-gate-at-the-edge-of-the-pond/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/satoshi-tomioka-by-sarah-lg-327.jpgSatoshi Tomioka by Sarah-LG-327Rev. Satoshi "Kaimipono" Tomioka of Puna Hongwanji (photo by Sarah Anderson)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/lois-by-sarah-lg-56.jpgLois by Sarah-LG-56Lois Hiranaga AIFD of Maui (photo by Sarah Anderson) https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/leilehua-by-sarah-lg-334.jpgLeilehua by Sarah-LG-334Kumu Leilehua Yuen (photo by Sarah Anderson)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/hitomi-by-sarah-lg-58.jpgHitomi by Sarah-LG-58Hitomi Gilliam prepared mechanics for a large design (photo by Sarah Anderson)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/amy-and-gladys-by-sarah-lg-349.jpgAmy and Gladys by Sarah-LG-349stalwart volunteers Amy Nishiura and her mother Gladys and Sharon Bowling will be there to help you find what you need from Friends of Lili`uokalani Gardens (photo by Sarah Anderson)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/weddingvow-registration.jpgweddingvow Registrationdetail of a flyer and ad prepared for the state-wide floral design series of workshops (graphic design by Colin Gilliam)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/kt-by-sarah-lg-168.jpgKT by Sarah-LG-168https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/bouquet-selection-kt-img_4365.jpgbouquet selection KT-IMG_4365https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/bouquet-selecction-by-rita-img_4448.jpgbouquet selecction by Rita-IMG_4448https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/lei-selection-kt-img_4373-2.jpglei selection KT-IMG_4373 (2)2019-11-10T23:10:16+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/11/06/fabulous-florals-part-2-chandelier-in-the-bamboo-patch/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/50-years-by-rita-img_4728.jpg50 years by Rita-IMG_4728Cathey and Roger Kizey (photo by Rita French)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/50-years-by-rita-img_4726.jpg50 years by Rita-IMG_4726Cathey and Roger Kizey celebrate 50 years of marriage by heading across the Isemoto Bridge toward the moon gate (photo by Rita French)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/alison-by-sarah-lg-145.jpgAlison by Sarah-LG-145Alison Higgins of Grace Flowers Hawaii in Honoka`a (photo by Sarah Anderson)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/moongate-by-rita-img_4453.jpgmoongate by Rita-IMG_4453barrels full of flowers and foliage were needed to fill this design (photo by Rita French)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/moon-gate-kt-img_4382.jpgMoon Gate KT-IMG_4382a completed moon gate awaits couples who wanted to renew their marriage vows (photo by K.T. Cannon-Eger appears as a thumbnail in the 2020 photo calendar of Friends of Lili`uokalani Gardens)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/passing-by-img_4422.jpgPassing by-IMG_4422People passing by also made use of the floral structures.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/moongate-construction-by-sarahlg-278.jpgmoongate construction by SarahLG-278the design filled the structure front and back, top to bottom (photo by Sarah Anderson)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/tomioka-and-blinn-at-bamboo-by-sarah-lg-416.jpgTomioka and Blinn at bamboo by Sarah-LG-416Yuka and Dennis Blinn with Rev. Satoshi Tomioka (photo by Sarah Anderson)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/vow-renewal-by-sarah-lg-414.jpgvow renewal by Sarah-LG-414Yuka and Dennis Blinn renew their vows with Rev. Satoshi Tomioka of Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (photo by Sarah Anderson)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/phoebe-by-rita-img_4450.jpgPhoebe by Rita-IMG_4450Phoebe Anderson with Galyn Williams and Brenna Quan (photo by Rita French)2019-11-07T22:23:51+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/11/05/2020-photography-contest-calendar-released/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/history-page-one-img_4952.jpghistory page one-IMG_4952The first of two pages of historic photos encourages the public to look through family scrapbooks and share images from Lili`uokalani Gardenshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/april-grid-img_4950.jpgApril grid-IMG_4950In this sample of a month's grid, Hilo and state-wide events are listed along with two thumbnail images selected by judge Charles Woodhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/april-jay-takaaze-img_4861.jpgApril Jay Takaaze-IMG_4861"Early Morning Stroll" by Jay Takaaze was selected as the image for Aprilhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/back-cover-sponsor-img_4951.jpgback cover sponsor-IMG_4951The back cover features small views of each month, contact information for Friends of Lili`uokalani Gardens, the logo for Paradise Helicopters, sponsor of the grand prize, and the bar code used by KTA SuperStoreshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cover-kris-hawkins-img_4860.jpgcover Kris Hawkins-IMG_4860The grand prize -- a helicopter ride with Paradist Helicpoters -- for this year's cover shot goes to Kris Hawkins.2019-11-07T22:31:47+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/10/28/fantastic-floral-designs-provide-backdrop-for-marriage-vow-renewals/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/yolanda-and-gilbert-by-sarah-lg-1010.jpgYolanda and Gilbert by Sarah-LG-1010Yolanda and Gilbert Hesia and their family and Kumu Leilehua Yuen (photo by Sarah Anderson)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/vow-renewal-rita-french-2.jpgvow renewal Rita French-2Ashtin and Brian Hart renew their vows with their children and Rev. Tomioka (photo by Rita French)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/vow-renewal-rita-french-1.jpgvow renewal Rita French-1ready for celebrating 100 years of weddings in the gardens -- here's to 100 more (photo by Rita French)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/vow-renewal-eric-tanouye-img_5272.jpgvow renewal Eric Tanouye-IMG_5272(photo by Eric Tanouye)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/satoshi-tomioka-by-rita-img_4449.jpgSatoshi Tomioka by Rita-IMG_4449Rev. Satoshi Kaimipono Tomioka of Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (photo by Rita French)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/kt-by-sarah-lg-168.jpgKT by Sarah-LG-168K.T. Cannon-Eger carries podocarpus to the white pillar areahttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/galyn-by-sarah-lg-125.jpgGalyn by Sarah-LG-125Galyn Williams helps deliver flowers and materials to the white pillar design area (photo by Sarah Anderson)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/wedding-colin-ad-img_3913.jpgWedding Colin ad-IMG_3913HFNA sponsored Wedding Celebrations 2019 throughout the state with sponsorship from the Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Hawaii County Department of Research & Development (flyer design by Colin Gilliam)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ke-ola-ad-img_4134.jpgKe Ola ad-IMG_4134An ad in Ke Ola Magazine announced both the 20th annual He Hali`a Aloha No Lili`uokalani (Queen's birthday festival) and the floral design event in early Septemberhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/white-pillars-kt-img_4407.jpgwhite pillars KT-IMG_44072019-10-28T19:39:52+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/10/24/congratulations-to-chicago-botanic-garden/2019-10-24T23:04:04+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/10/08/october-newsletter-features-september-photos/2019-10-09T02:46:38+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/10/03/save-the-date-12-3-2019/2019-10-03T23:08:09+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/08/18/finding-the-right-color/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/moon-gate-kt-img_4382.jpgMoon Gate KT-IMG_4382Moon Gate floral design by Alison Higgins of Grace Flowers in Honoka`a for wedding vow renewal ceremonies September 8 2019, photo by K.T. Cannon-Egerhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/after-kenji-img_3743.jpgafter Kenji-IMG_3743photo courtesy of Kenji Kuroshimahttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/firstgardenermaybe.jpgFirstGardenermaybeunidentified gardener during construction of Lili`uokalani Gardens, possibly Mr. Yamamoto (courtesy Lyman Museum archives)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ccandlaurajpg.jpgCCandLauraJPGCharles C. and Laura Kennedy in their yard, Pueo, Hilo, HI circa 1908 (Furneaux family album, Hawaii State Archives)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/comparison-1920-2019.jpgcomparison 1920 2019Top image circa 1920, bottom image 16 August 2019https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/shuiro-img_3629.jpgshuiro-IMG_3629A small arrow points to Shuiro, the color of Kenji's dreams and Takuhiro's experiencehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/shuiro-paint-formula-img_0669.jpgShuiro paint formula-IMG_0669Shurio paint color formula, courtesy Takuhiro Yamadahttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/red-bridge-chinese-red-2014-close-up.jpgred bridge Chinese red 2014 close upFebruary 2014https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/mattos-george-1970-img_1160.jpgMattos George 1970-IMG_1160George Mattos in the mid-1970s (courtesy of Eric Mattos)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/obanasnapshotred.jpgObanaSnapshotRedObana family collection courtesy Hawai`i Japanese Center in Hilo2022-04-06T17:54:01+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/09/20/annual-photography-contest/2019-09-28T05:11:35+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/09/11/news-from-portland-or-fall-training-and-haiku-in-the-classroom/2019-09-11T18:06:02+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/09/05/celebrate-the-queens-birthday-saturday-september-7/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/he-halia-poster-img_3917.pngHe Halia poster-IMG_3917The 20th annual He Hali`a Aloha No Lili`uokalani is Saturday, September 72019-09-05T16:58:50+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/08/17/board-members-feature-kenji-kuroshima/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/hilohuli2018-img_5647.jpgHiloHuli2018-IMG_5647Koinobori (carp windsocks) fly from late April to Children's Day in early Mayhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/kenji_kuroshima-img_3344.jpgKenji_Kuroshima-IMG_3344Kenji is our bamboo maven who guides the volunteer days in the bamboo thicket, resulting in a healthy patch that singshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/kenjireflections12112016-173.jpgKenjiReflections12112016-173Kenji's "Walking with Poliahu," a photo of Waihonu reflections with snow-capped Mauna Kea in the background, was selected for inclusion in the 2019 calendarhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/photographer-kenji-img_9965.jpgPhotographer Kenji-IMG_9965Kenji gave a tour of photo locations in Lili`uokalani Gardens for the annual Banyan Drive Art Strollhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/kenji_kuroshima.jpgKenji_KuroshimaKenji at the annual Kamehameha Day Festival on Mokuola in Hilo2019-08-17T22:32:36+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/08/17/training-opportunity-in-portland-oregon/2019-08-17T21:47:19+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/07/28/mystery-of-okame-origin-solved/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/okame-ingram-img_3338.jpgOkame Ingram-IMG_3338Okame image from Naoko Abe's biography of Collingwood Ingramhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/okame-ingram-img_3337.jpgOkame Ingram-IMG_3337Okame image from Naoko Abe's biography of Collingwood Ingramhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/huntington_pink_cloud-img_0368.jpgHuntington_Pink_Cloud-IMG_0368hybridized at The Huntington more than 40 years ago, Pink Cloud was one variety tested by Friends of Lili`uokalani Gardenshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/collingwood-cherry-ingram-img_3339.jpgCollingwood Cherry Ingram-IMG_3339U.S. book cover and titlehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/collingwood-cherry-ingram-img_2771-2.jpgCollingwood Cherry Ingram-IMG_2771 (2)British book cover and title2019-07-28T20:27:37+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/07/03/send-aloha-to-deployed-soldiers/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/july-4-notes-img_2977.jpgJuly 4 notes-IMG_2977Thank you notes will be available to sign and slip in the pocket of each donated shirt.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/hs4ds-img_3016.jpgHS4DS-IMG_3016https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/hs4ds-img_3013.jpgHS4DS-IMG_3013This is how Gwen Pollard ships out weekly. In two years, the non-profit mission "Hawaiian Shirts for Deployed Soldiers" has sent more than 13,000 shirts.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/care-package-img_3015.jpgCare Package-IMG_3015Donated aloha shirts, forever lei, playing cards, and other care package items will be collected by Friends of Lili`uokalani Gardens Thursday, July 4, from 7 to 11 a.m. in Lili`uokalani Gardens at the Salute to Veterans fun run.2019-07-28T20:02:28+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/07/24/helpful-sites-beautiful-sights/2019-07-25T01:44:38+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/07/23/volunteering-is-good-for-your-health/2019-07-24T03:38:31+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/06/06/reminders-for-june/2019-06-06T16:36:48+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/05/18/obon-in-the-gardens/2019-05-18T19:11:47+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/05/16/historic-hawaii-foundation-workshops-coming-soon/2019-05-17T03:36:39+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/05/07/news-from-new-york/2019-05-07T20:51:24+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/04/26/how-may-i-help/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/information_booth-img_6111.jpgInformation_booth-IMG_6111https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/information-table-img_0793.jpginformation table-IMG_07932019-04-27T02:13:36+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/04/26/deadline-extended-for-portland-training/2019-04-27T01:36:38+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/04/19/help-assemble-koi-nobori-for-waiakea-peninsula/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/assembly_helpers-img_5421.jpgAssembly_helpers-IMG_5421These happy helpers found the koi nobori assembly event through Facebook last yearhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/8th-annual-aids-walk-1.jpg8th annual AIDS WalkHeld annually, the AIDS Walk raises funds that stay on this island to help build a healthier communityhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/logo_leiday-2.jpgLogo_LeiDay (2)Held annually in Kalakaua Park on May 1https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rotary_6may2018_bfe-img_1905.jpgRotary_6May2018_BFE-IMG_1905Held the first Sunday in May, this year's Hilo Huli falls on Sunday, May 5https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/kalakaua_in_japan_1881_detail.jpgKing David Kalakaua in Japan, 1881King David Kalakaua in Japan, 1881https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/bamboo_poles-img_8751.jpgBamboo_poles-IMG_8751This indicates the quantity of bamboo poles used in the annual koi nobori projecthttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/assemble-map-img_0863.jpgassemble map-IMG_0863Meet at the parking lot for Mokuola2019-04-20T03:32:29+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/04/10/sakura-blossom-at-volcano-golf-course/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/volcano-img_0748.jpgVolcano-IMG_0748after weeding, lichen removal, and light pruning, the trees were fertilized then mulched with compost placed away from the trunkhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/volcano_cherry-img_3270.jpgVolcano_Cherry-IMG_3270Russell Kokubun, Seiko Fujii, and Prof. Honda celebrate finishing maintenance on the last cherry tree in the row, December 2017https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/april2018-img_5287.jpgApril2018-IMG_5287Volcano Golf Course cherry trees bloomed in April in 2018 and 20192019-04-10T17:00:33+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/04/09/entry-deadline-nears-for-waza-to-kokoro-in-portland/2019-04-10T01:21:16+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/04/06/koi-nobori-to-fly-at-waiakea-peninsula/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/mokuola_bridge-img_5517.jpgMokuola_bridge-IMG_5517This was the reality last year -- two koi nobori on each pole. More will fly this yearhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/kenji_dream-img_5673.jpgKenji_dream-IMG_5673This is the dream -- some day there will be an abundance of koi noborihttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rotary_hilohuli-img_5640.jpgRotary_HiloHuli-IMG_5640koi nobori on the Mokuola bridgehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/hilo_huli_logo-img_5352.jpgHilo_Huli_logo-IMG_5352the annual Rotary Club of South Hilo events funds scholarships and grants in our island community2019-04-06T22:11:24+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/04/05/april-and-may-events/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/april-img_0693.jpgApril-IMG_0693April calendar page featured photo by K.T. Cannon-Eger The calendar contains dates of Hilo events for 13 monthshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rotary_hilohuli-img_1887.jpgRotary_HiloHuli-IMG_1887https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/assembly-img_5418.jpgAssembly-IMG_5418Bamboo poles are harvested near Hirano Store on the Volcano Highway and each year are donated to local fishermen at the end of the display.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/hilo_morning-4.jpgHilo_Morning-4looking toward Mokuola from the 6th floor of the Hilo Hawaiian Hotelhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/logo-cacao-fest.jpglogo Cacao Festhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/8th-annual-aids-walk.jpg8th annual AIDS WalkAnnual fundraising walk where all the money raised stays on this island.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/photo-shirt-img_0654.jpgPhoto Shirt-IMG_0654https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/photo-shirt-img_0653.jpgPhoto Shirt-IMG_0653Women's shirt in medium or large; photo is embedded in the fabric and won't wash out or fade; dries overnight, great for travelhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/jelena_clay-img_9314.jpgJelena_Clay-IMG_9314Banyan Gallery has a few 2019 calendars left. Funds raised support Friends of Lili`uokalani Gardens.2019-04-05T23:32:32+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/02/15/training-opportunities-in-portland-or-and-hilo-hi/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/workshopfull.jpgworkshopFULLRegistration for this workshop is closed. As of Monday, February 25, there were 50 registrants and a small waiting list. No more registrants can be accommodated. More workshops will be held in the future. Register early.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/041411_00312.jpg041411_0031Dennis demonstrates how to handle black pine in a tropical climate. photo by Bill F. Eger 20112019-03-17T18:33:12+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/03/11/training-opportunity-in-san-francisco/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/teagardenintrotext-132.jpgTeagardenIntroText-1322019-03-11T20:21:09+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/01/21/did-you-miss-the-music-heres-a-taste/2019-01-22T01:48:10+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/01/15/bright-and-beautiful-day-for-banyan-drive-art-stroll/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/jtandjgbykt-img_9958.jpgjtandjgbykt-img_9958Jay Takaaze and Jared Goodwinhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/hbcbykt-img_9942.jpghbcbykt-img_9942Rita Frenchhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/hbcbykt-img_9941.jpghbcbykt-img_9941morning setuphttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/hbcbydf-img_1940.jpghbcbydf-img_1940afternoon crowdhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/peoples-choice-ron-louie-favorite_spot.jpgpeoples choice ron louie favorite_spotPeople's Choice award in the 3rd annual Banyan Drive Art Stroll went to Ron Louie for his watercolor "Favorite Spot"https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/gyotakusuisan-img_9973.jpggyotakusuisan-img_9973Gyotaku was a way of documenting a fisherman's catch. It evolved into an art form.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/naniloakencharon-img_9981.jpgnaniloakencharon-img_9981https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/naniloa_winners-img_9984.jpgnaniloa_winners-img_9984K.T. Cannon-Eger and Jelena Clay presented 2019 awards to Jared Goodwin, Bonnie Sol Hahn, Jay Takaaze, and Stephen Davieshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/musicians_naniloa-img_9982.jpgmusicians_naniloa-img_9982Desiree and Pepe visit with Irene during entertainment at the Grand Naniloa Resort lobbyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/musicians_markyamanaka-img_9911.jpgmusicians_markyamanaka-img_99112019-01-15T22:10:03+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2019/01/08/banyan-drive-art-stroll-schedule/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/jay-takaaze-good_morning_jt.jpgjay takaaze - good_morning_jt"Good Morning" by Jay Takaaze, a frequent visitor to Lili`uokalani Gardens, took third place. Another Takaaze image "Morning Moon" was awarded grand prize in the 2019 Friends of Lili`uokalani Gardens calendar contest.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/bonnie-sol-hahn-red-bridge.jpgbonnie sol hahn - red bridge"Red Bridge" by painter Bonnie Sol Hahn took second place in the judged competition.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/mokuola_sunset_jg.jpgmokuola_sunset_jgJared Goodwin's "Mokuola Sunset" took first place in the 3rd annual Banyan Drive Art Stroll judged entries.2019-01-10T04:36:28+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2018/12/13/art-entry-deadline-and-december-newsletter/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/BDAS_KeOla.jpgBDAS_KeOlaThe third annual Banyan Drive Art Stroll takes place at several locations on Waiakea peninsula in Hilo2018-12-14T05:58:36+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2018/11/26/givingtuesday-can-benefit-liliuokalani-gardens/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/save-the-date-giving-tuesday.pngSave the date Giving Tuesdaya world-wide effort to assist non-profits2018-11-27T06:07:39+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2018/11/14/help-clean-the-pond-and-search-for-buried-treasure/2018-11-14T18:43:21+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2018/11/10/november-newsletter-features-maintenance-calendar/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/halauleimanu-img_9152.jpgHalauLeiManu-IMG_9152Halau LeiManu dedicates two hours on the first Sunday of every month to maintaining two areas: a green ti patch at the north corner and the lauae fern patch under loulu palms along Banyan Drivehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/uhhilo-img_9145.jpgUHHilo-IMG_9145UH-Hilo Board of Student Publicationscleaned around significant stones, planted a replacement bush, pruned azalea bushes, pulled weeds, and scattered fertilizerhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ksbe-img_9174.jpgKSBE-IMG_9174Kamehameha Schools sixth graders made Lili`uokalani Gardens a class projecthttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/bench_after-img_9208.jpgBench_after-IMG_9208bench after all the cleaning efforts uncovered remarkable stone work both in the bench and at the basehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cleanbenchbefore_1798.jpgCleanBenchBefore_1798A stone bench overlooking the pond and stone bridge has been covered with lichen for yearshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/uscgc_walnut-img_7738.jpgUSCGC_Walnut-IMG_7738While visiting the port of Hilo, sailors from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Walnut helped remove 150 gallons of mud from Waihonu before lunch. They also spread five tons of gravel and accomplished other maintenance tasks.2018-11-10T22:31:50+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2018/11/05/call-to-artists-issued-for-3rd-annual-banyan-drive-art-stroll/2018-12-14T05:18:05+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2018/05/14/najga-regional-event-in-michigan/2018-11-06T06:40:29+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2018/10/24/october-newsletter-features-floral-event/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/colin_gilman_design-img_7845.jpgColin_Gilman_design-IMG_78452018-10-24T20:53:46+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2018/10/08/long-island-city-studio-and-garden-of-isamu-noguchi/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/noguchi_outdoors-img_2873.jpgNoguchi_outdoors-IMG_2873an overview of the garden outsidehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/noguchi_outdoors-img_2872.jpgNoguchi_outdoors-IMG_2872works of art, stones, plants all were arranged by Noguchi before his deathhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/noguchi_indoors-img_2884.jpgNoguchi_indoors-IMG_2884One of several display areas indoorshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/dscf2175.jpgNoguchi garden at UNESCONoguchi garden at UNESCO, Parishttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/tenshinrocks1.jpgTenshinrockshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/tenshinpath.jpgTenshinpathdetail of path transitionhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/tenshin-en-overview1-62591.jpegTenshin-En-Overview1-6259overview from inside the gardenhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/tenshinen8jpg1.jpgTenshinen8JPGthe curving path from the main gatehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/tenshinen-41.jpgTenshinen 4detail of the stones from the pathhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/tenshinen-21.jpgTenshinen 22018-10-08T16:04:27+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2018/09/20/kinsaku-nakane-garden-in-boston/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/tenshinrocks.jpgtenshinrocksa bench inside the garden allows for quiet contemplationhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/tenshin-en-overview1-6259.jpegtenshin-en-overview1-6259Tenshin-en is a one-acre garden outside the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/tenshinen8jpg.jpgtenshinen8jpga curving path with formal set stepping stones https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/tenshinen-4.jpgtenshinen-4https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/tenshinen-2.jpgtenshinen-2Kinsake Nakane (1917-1994) designed the Garden of the Heart of Heaven in 1988. Julie Moir Messervy was the U.S. design associate who helped with the design, selected the materials, and continues to monitor its maintenance.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/tenshinen-1.jpgtenshinen-1the entrance gate to Tenshin-en was renewed after our visit thanks to the efforts of carpenter Chris Hall2018-09-20T15:41:04+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2018/09/14/pond-cleaning-continues/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ken_6811pr_li.jpgKEN_6811PR_LISeptember 22 volunteers will meet at 8 a.m. in the old sumo ring near the small parking lot off Banyan Drive marked in this photo2018-09-20T15:29:29+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2018/09/18/philadelphia-japanese-garden-offers-learning-opportunities/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/shofusopond4.jpgShofusoPond4https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/shofusopond2-copy.jpgShofusoPond2 - Copyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/shofuso-house-4-6833-copy.jpgShofuso-House-4-6833 - 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flags are placed to honor veteranshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/4july2017-img_0438.jpg4July2017-IMG_0438decorate your bike, decorate yourselfhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/4july2017-img_0437.jpg4July2017-IMG_0437https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/4july2017-img_0435.jpg4July2017-IMG_0435https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/4july2017-img_0432.jpg4July2017-IMG_0432early morninghttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/salutetoourveterans.jpgSaluteToOurVeterans2018-06-27T04:58:00+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2018/01/23/clean-the-pond/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/keaukahamarch1-img_4264-2.jpgKeaukahaMarch1-IMG_4264 (2)Fourth graders from a pond science class in Keaukaha form a bucket brigade to help remove mudhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/pondcleanmarch-img_4341.jpgPondCleanMarch-IMG_4341University of Hawaii-Hilo students, Hilo Y's Men, and Representative Chris Todd join in the pond cleaning effort2018-03-11T01:31:53+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2017/12/11/2018-photographers-contest-calendar-available/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/banyangallery-img_3336.jpgBanyanGallery-IMG_3336Jelena Clay holds the 2018 calendar at Banyan Galleryhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/path_of_reflections.jpgPath_Of_Reflections(c) Jared Goodwin, 2018 grand prize winner in the calendar contest plus People's Choice winner in the photographers' exhibit2018-01-23T21:06:32+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2018/01/22/peoples-choice-awards-selected-by-ballot/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/queens-bridge-iv.jpgQueen's Bridge IVDavies photo on canvas "Queen's Bridge IV" now hangs at the Banyan Gallery2018-01-23T06:06:44+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/links/2018-01-13T10:27:33+00:00weekly0.6https://us-japanesegardens.com/2018/01/11/silent-auction-at-grand-naniloa-to-benefit-friends-of-liliuokalani-gardens/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/kenji-img_3794.jpgKenji-IMG_3794https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/kenji-img_3793.jpgKenji-IMG_3793Kenji Kuroshima of Hilo and Kobe is known for his photographs of hula, especially Merrie Monarch Festival. He serves on the board of directors of Friends of Lili`uokalani Gardenshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/silentauction-img_3773.jpgSilentAuction-IMG_3773detail of "The Monarch's Butterfly" by Tad Sewellhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/silentauction-img_3772.jpgSilentAuction-IMG_3772"The Monarch's Butterfly" by Tad Sewellhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/silentauction-img_3781.jpgSilentAuction-IMG_3781https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/silentauction-img_3777.jpgSilentAuction-IMG_3777detail of mosaic mirrorhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/silentauction-img_3776.jpgSilentAuction-IMG_3776Mosaic mirror from Paradise Plantshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/silentauction-img_3759.jpgSilentAuction-IMG_3759"Love of Nature" has been donated to the silent auction by artist Kristin Luning2018-01-13T06:35:03+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2018/01/12/capturing-light-and-moments-in-time/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/brochure_inside-img_3791.jpgBrochure_inside-IMG_3791The inside of the map/brochure features a schedule of events organized by locationhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/brochure_outside-img_3790.jpgBrochure_outside-IMG_3790The outside of the map/brochure features Wingert's winning image plus recognition of sponsorshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/hm2_looking-out-from-within.jpegHM2_looking out from withinDiane Renchler's piece "Looking Out from Within" won honors from art exhibit judge Darrell Orwighttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/hm3_liliouklani-portrait-mm.jpgHM3_Liliouklani portrait MMMarilyn Montgomery's portrait of the Queen was selected for honors by judge Darrell Orwighttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/brochure_cover-img_3792.jpgBrochure_cover-IMG_3792second annual Banyan Drive Art Stroll map/brochure contains a schedule of events for the entire day2018-01-12T23:22:39+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2018/01/09/photographers-at-banyan-drive-art-stroll/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/charles-wood.jpgCharles WoodCharles Wood served as judge for the 2018 photographers calendar contesthttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/shelterng-arms_cg-1.jpgShelterng Arms_CG (1)"Sheltering Arms" is an expansive view of Lili`uokalani Gardens by Cheri Groomhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sunlight_through_the_canopy_db.jpgSunlight_through_the_canopy_DB"Sunlight through the Canopy" (c) Debi Buck is the image for Julyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/photographers_postcard_front.jpgPhotographers_PostCard_fronta promotional post card for the photographers exhibit features the work of Al Yano, Jared Goodwin, K.T. Cannon-Eger and Rita Frenchhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/hbc-logo.pngHBC logoHilo Bay Cafe on Lihiwai Street across from Lili`uokalani Gardens will host the photographers exhibit2018-01-12T19:23:01+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2017/06/22/king-tides-in-may-june-and-july/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/kingstidemay-img_1845.jpgKingsTideMay-IMG_1845high tide rose to the bottom of the Isemoto Bridge and covered all the rock walls edging Waihonu photo by Bill F. 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Glover Ltd. donated stones to a new stone setting project at the Southern corner of Lili`uokalani Gardens2017-11-03T00:30:41+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2017/10/05/volunteer-work-days-for-october-november/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/likeusonfb.jpglike_us_on_facebookPlease refer to the Friends of Lili`uokalani Gardens page on Facebook for current information on centennial events.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/pondcleaning1.jpgPondCleaningVolunteers help clear the pond edge of overgrown sod and decades of muckhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ken_6809pr_li-2.jpgKEN_6809PR_LI (2)September 2018 work areas: pond edge is on the ocean side of the red bridge2017-10-05T22:47:03+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2017/09/18/brooklyn-botanic-gardens-centennial-japanese-garden/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/photo-5-005.jpgphoto 5-005https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/photo-5-004.jpgphoto 5-004https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/photo-5-1.jpgphoto 5-1https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/photo-4-006.jpgphoto 4-006back gatehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/photo-4-005.jpgphoto 4-005pond and heronhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/photo-4-004.jpgphoto 4-004window in the main viewing deckhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/photo-4-003.jpgphoto 4-003stone lanternhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/photo-3-007.jpgphoto 3-007looking across the pond to viewing shelterhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/photo-3-006.jpgphoto 3-006strolling path around the pondhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/photo-3-005.jpgphoto 3-005second sign at main entry gate2017-09-19T01:04:19+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2016/08/04/gratitude-for-the-gardens-continues/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/bambooshred_1378.jpgbambooShred_1378https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/bambooredbridgeinstagram_1383.jpgBambooRedBridgeInstagram_1383https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/bambooaug5harveycraig_1381.jpgBambooAug5HarveyCraig_1381https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/bamboo_1294.jpgBamboo_1294https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/bamboo_1293.jpgBamboo_1293Tropical Storm Darby shook the bamboo patch in July 2016.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/melcasey2016.jpgMelCasey2016Mel and Casey Jones assist with bagging bamboo leaves. Now the lantern is visible as is the gravel pathway on the other side.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kenji_1017.jpgKenji_1017Kenji Kuroshima says healthy bamboo sings.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/jackywinstonwally_1096.jpgJackyWinstonWally_1096Yoshihisa Matsushita and Winston Towata of the Fukushima Kenjin Kai and Wally Wong of the Rotary Club of Hilo worked on the July 1, 2016 cleanup to prepare the area for the Fourth of July weekend and the Tanabata Festival the following weekend.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/folg-march-0503-3.jpgFOLG-March-0503 (3)Mayor Billy Kenoi (center shaka with white ball cap) and his department heads and staff joined Sierra Club, Lions, Fukushima Kenjin Kai, and Friends of Lili`uokalani Gardens for spring cleaning at the bamboo patch.2017-06-21T22:45:37+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2016/03/16/big-park-cleanup-set-for-saturday/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/nagasaki-2.jpgNagasaki-2one of two lion dogs from Nagasakihttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/nagasaki-1.jpgNagasaki-1one of two lion dogs from Nagasaki2017-06-21T22:44:27+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2017/01/20/2017-photo-calendar-raises-funds-for-liliuokalani-gardens/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017calendar-img_3779.jpg2017calendar-img_3779sample page featuring photography by Vernon L. Enriques and Valerie A. Victorinehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017calendar-img_3778.jpg2017calendar-img_3778sample pages featuring historical snapshotshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017prioitymailstamp.jpg2017prioitymailstampIssued to mark the centennial of Lili`uokalani Gardens, this also is the first time a Hilo locale appears on a U.S. postage stamp and the first time a Japanese garden appears on a U.S. postage stamp2017-02-22T00:57:04+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2017/01/27/hilos-stamp-of-approval/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/uspslaunchburton.jpguspslaunchburtonMr. and Mrs. George Ito point out the Niigata lantern photo by Jeff Burtonhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/uspslaunchbilleger-img_1263.jpguspslaunchbilleger-img_1263a line to purchase the new stamp and get a hand postmark from Hilo photo by Bill Egerhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/uspslaunchbarbara-1.jpguspslaunchbarbara-1Rose Bautista, K.T. Cannon-Eger and Alton Uyetake sign programs for collectors photo by Barbara Fujimotohttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/uspslaunchduke.jpguspslaunchdukestanding on the zig-zag path, holding an enlargement of the stamp are Rose Bautista, Alton Uyetake, and K.T. Cannon-Eger Photo by USPS Duke Gonzaleshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/uspslaunchapplegate-img_3194.jpguspslaunchapplegate-img_3194Alton Uyetake, Postmaster of Hilo, gave background on the stamp selection process photo by George Applegatehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/uspslaunchdon-img_7150.jpeguspslaunchdon-img_7150Jane presents a lei to photographer Bill Eger photo by Don Scotthttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/uspslaunchdon-img_7148.jpeguspslaunchdon-img_7148Jane gives a lei to Anthony Kassel, author of a book on Hawaiian Missionary stamps photo by Don Scotthttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/uspslaunchdon-img_7147.jpeguspslaunchdon-img_7147Board member Jane Heit presents a lei to Art Smith photo by Don Scotthttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/uspslaunchapplegate-img_3206.jpguspslaunchapplegate-img_3206the stamp committee that made the proposal photo by George Applegatehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/uspslaunchdon-img_7142.jpeguspslaunchdon-img_7142Rose Bautista of the County of Hawaii read a message from Mayor Harry Kim photo by Don Scott2017-01-27T18:50:08+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2017/01/22/new-priority-mail-stamp-a-first-for-hilo/2017-01-22T18:34:51+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2017/01/19/banyan-drive-art-stroll-showed-hawaii-talent/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/desmonhaumea-img_3830.jpgdesmonhaumea-img_3830Doug Espejo (left) and Desmon Haumea (right) are BAMBUhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/brochuremap-img_3874.jpgbrochuremap-img_3874https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/brochurecover-img_3872.jpgbrochurecover-img_3872a map brochure of the event featuring the juror's first choice "Queen Lili`uokalani and her Gardens" by Valentina Montoyahttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pleinair-img_3822.jpgpleinair-img_3822William Wingert begins a painting in the square roof pavilion at Lili`uokalani Gardens photo by K.T. Cannon-Egerhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/christylassitertrio-img_3806.jpgchristylassitertrio-img_3806Christy Lassiter Trio plus enthusiastic hula dancer photo by K.T. Cannon-Egerhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/punataiko_dsc3116.jpgpunataiko_dsc3116https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/calendaralvisupitis_dsc3105.jpgcalendaralvisupitis_dsc3105photo by Alvis Upitis 2017 Photographers Bruce Omori and Ken Goodrich join Cal Dorn of Paradise Helicopters to present the grand prize int he calendar contest to Kenneth W. Jackson2017-01-20T02:48:52+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/05/22/home-in-hilo-liliuokalani-gardens/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/kt-pals_033109_0100.jpgKT-Pals_033109_0100The Hannah Carter Japanese Garden in Bel Air bears the name of the donor of the garden to UCLA. This view is through the main gate, across the first flat stone bridge and up the walkway.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dscf4956.jpgDSCF4956One of several stone lanterns donated by prefectures in Japan. Photo by K.T. Cannon-Eger2017-01-19T23:02:54+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2017/01/10/full-schedule-of-art-exhibits-demonstrations-entertainment-for-banyan-drive-art-stroll/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/hilohawaiianlogo.jpgHHH-fnl-logo_4Chttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/waiolilogo.jpgwaiolilogo2017-01-14T17:50:31+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2017/01/09/tengan-to-demonstrate-gyotaku-at-suisan/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/suisanseafoodlogo.jpgsuisanseafoodlogohttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/brandontengan_takodive.jpgbrandontengan_takodiveBrandon Tengan and a tako catchhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/brandontenganart.jpgbrandontenganartan exhibit of Brandon Tengan gyotaku2017-01-11T06:03:10+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2017/01/08/angel-crossing-selected-for-friends-first-photo-calendar/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/banyangallery_1157.jpgbanyangallery_1157Banyan Gallery outside of the Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel will display calendar winners on Saturday, January 14, from noon until 6 p.m.2017-01-08T19:32:33+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2017/01/06/montoya-selected-for-jurors-first-choice/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/queen_liliuokalani_and_her_garden_vm.jpgqueen_liliuokalani_and_her_garden_vmValentina Montoya, "Queen Lili`uokalani and her Gardens", a watercolor, with pen and ink, was recognized with Juror's First Choice2017-01-06T20:55:12+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2016/12/30/banyan-drive-art-stroll-celebrates-liliuokalani-gardens/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/liliuokalani-logo.jpgPrintFriends of Lili`uokalani Gardens, P. O. Box 5147, Hilo HI 96720https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/posterphotofinal.jpgposterphotofinal90 images were entered in the first Friends of Lili`uokalani Gardens photo calendar competition -- winners will be on display at Banyan Gallery Saturday, Jan. 14https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/paradisehelicopterslogo.jpgparadisehelicopterslogoGrand Prize in the photo calendar contest is a ride along with Mick Kalber and Bruce Omori courtesy of Paradise Helicoptershttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/grand_naniloa_hotel_hor_blk.jpggrand_naniloa_hotel_hor_blkGrand Naniloa Hotelhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/cunningham.gifcunninghamCunningham Gallery and framing service in Hilo is a long established and trusted firm in east Hawaiihttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/akamaiartlogo.jpgakamaiartlogoAkamai Art Supply gift certificates are a highly prized award.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/postcardbackfinafinall-copy-1.jpgpostcardbackfinafinall-copy-1https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/postcardfrontfinalfinal-copy.jpgpostcardfrontfinalfinal-copya post card promoting the variety of art and venues was created by Bonnie Sol2016-12-30T22:44:19+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2016/11/05/north-american-japanese-garden-association-plans-regional-conferences-in-2017/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/descanso-garden-cropped.jpgdescanso-garden-croppedDescanso Gardens in Flintridge near Los Angeles will host the North American Japanese Garden Association regional conference in January 2017 Photo courtesy of Descanso Gardens https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/cropped-dscf0776.jpgcropped-dscf0776.jpg2016-12-16T21:58:56+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2016/11/12/second-pond-cleaning-day-set-for-saturday-november-19/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pondclean-img_0519.jpgpondclean-img_0519More hands are needed for continued pond cleaning.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pondclean-img_0500.jpgpondclean-img_0500UH-Hilo students join in the fun at Waihonu to remove decades of accumulated muck and search for buried treasure.2016-11-14T20:02:02+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2016/11/03/memorial-service-marks-the-beginning-of-a-centennial-year/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/100memorial-dsc09362.jpg100memorial-dsc09362presentation of the Ali`i Gown Project by Friends of `Iolani Palacehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/100memorial-dsc09358.jpg100memorial-dsc09358black ribbon gown on display in Sangha Hallhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/100memorial-dsc09354.jpg100memorial-dsc09354black ribbon gown reproduction on display in Sangha Hallhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pualaniat100th_8363.jpgpualaniat100th_8363Recalling the story of "Paoakalani," the Queen was presented with a bouquet wrapped in newspaper.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/100memorialsoga_3035.jpg100memorialsoga_3035Rimban Soga conducted the service at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/100memorialroyalorder_3025.jpg100memorialroyalorder_3025Kumu Moses Kaho`okele sounds the conch shell followed by a chant to lead in a procession of family and royal societieshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/100memorialmatsumoto_3036.jpg100memorialmatsumoto_3036Bishop Eric Matsumoto came from Honolulu to deliver a message of peace.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/100memorialkeohokalole_3037.jpg100memorialkeohokalole_3037https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/maryrobinsonfoster.jpgmaryrobinsonfosterhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/liliuokalaniribbongown_1643.jpgliliuokalani ribbon gownWhen she was Princess, Lili`uokalani accompanied Queen Kapi`olani to London for Queen Victoria's Jubilee. The black ribbon gown shown here recently was reproduced as part of the Ali`i Gown Project of Friends of `Iolani Palace. The gown was on display in Sangha Hall following the memorial service.2016-11-13T00:02:00+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2016/09/24/big-pond-project-starts-with-bucket-brigade/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cleanpondbefore_1794.jpgcleanpondbefore_1794task: edge sidewalk and around large single stonehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cleanbenchbefore_1798.jpgcleanbenchbefore_1798task: clean lichen off rock bench and remove surrounding weedshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/csav1960lgtsunami.jpgcsav1960lgtsunamiLihiwai Street was reduced to rubble in the 1960 tsunamihttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1960stonebridge.jpg1960stonebridgedebris from demolished homes and businesses ended up in Waihonu during the 1960 tsunami along with tons of mudhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/wally-8124.jpgwally-8124Rotarian Wally Wong scoops seaweed out of the pondhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/teamdetail2_1548.jpgteamdetail2_1548many thanks to UH-Hilo softball coaches and teamhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sidewalkdetailpau_1566.jpgsidewalkdetailpau_1566edging the sidewalkhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/harvey-8125.jpgharvey-8125Harvey Tajiri piles seaweed up.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cleanpondharvey-0738.jpgcleanpondharvey-0738A previous cleaning effort uncovered a pahoehoe lava landing near the stone bridgehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cleanpondbefore_1790.jpgcleanpondbefore_1790To the Banyan Drive side of the pond are two small spring-fed ponds choked with invasive seaweed, silt and weeds. The nearby lava outcroppings are covered with bamboo leaves.2016-09-24T19:53:49+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2016/07/14/pokemon-go-comes-to-the-gardens/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/morikami_1481.pngMorikami_1481a recent map of Pokemon Go characters at Roji-en, Morikami, Delray Beach, Floridahttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/lgpokemongomap.jpgLGpokemongomapa recent map of Pokemon Go characters at Lili`uokalani Gardens in Hilo, Hawaiihttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/pokemonnikkayuko-2.jpgPokemonNikkaYuko-2view of increased visitor count due to Pokemon Go crazehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/pokemonnikkayuko.jpgPokemonNikkaYukoan example of a character found at Nikka Yukohttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/birminghampokemon.jpgBirminghamPokemonhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/morikamipokemon.jpgMorikamiPokemonRoji-en fell victim to overly enthusiastic Pokemon Go players in the first days following release of the new game.2016-08-23T01:18:10+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/10/11/sho-fu-en-the-garden-of-the-pine-and-wind-in-denver-makes-great-use-of-native-plants/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dscf1570.jpgHosokawa courtyardThe Bill Hosokawa Bonsai Courtyard after a rain storm, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/photo-4.jpgnew bonsai area three days before grand openinghttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dscf0037.jpgSadafumi UchiyamaSadafumi Uchiyama at a NAJGA regional meeting in Chicago, September 2011https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/kaikawahara1985.jpg1987 Denver Post photo archiveHead gardener Kai Kawahara in Shofu-en in 1987 (Denver Post photo archive)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/kkawana.jpgkkawanaGarden designer Koichi Kawana (photo from Los Angeles)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/photo-3.jpgKizuna close upclose up of work by Tetsunori Kawana https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/photo-1.jpgKizunahttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dscf1318.jpgnew gatehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dscf1317.jpghumble gatehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dscf1316.jpgnew gate2026-01-21T22:38:19+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2013/03/28/news-from-chicago-on-celebration-for-120th-year-of-garden-of-the-phoenix/2016-08-05T02:30:49+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2016/07/15/sasebo-in-albuquerques-biopark/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_1232.jpgIMG_1232https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sasebopond.jpgSaseboPondhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/albugarden-10-9-12-33.jpgAlbugarden-10-9-12-33https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/photo-1.jpgphoto-1https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/photo-2.jpgphoto 2utility building shielded with fencehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/saseboentrysign_1212.jpgSaseboEntrySign_1212directional sign within the parkhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/albugarden-10-9-12-40.jpgAlbuGarden-10-9-12-40bell towerhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/albugarden-10-9-12-29.jpgAlbuGarden-10-9-12-29https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/albugarden-10-9-12-28.jpgAlbuGarden-10-9-12-28bench from a fallen loghttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/albugarden-10-9-12-22.jpgAlbuGarden-10-9-12-22main entrance2016-07-16T00:37:03+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2016/05/21/balboa-park-planned-for-years-to-celebrate-centennial/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tea-house-garden.jpgSan Diego, C.P. Expo 1914, image #5431, used with permission of SDJFGSan Diego, C.P. Expo 1914, image #5431, used with permission of SDJFGhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/sd-signage_20121005_0155.jpgSD-Signage_20121005_0155informational sign with historic photoshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/sd-gardenentrance_20121005_0088.jpgSD-GardenEntrance_20121005_0088the new gate from the other sidehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/sd-gardenentrancd_20121005_0093.jpgSD-GardenEntrancd_20121005_0093new gate marks entry to the expanded gardenhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/sd-aa-gardenmap_20121005_0163.jpgSD-AA-GardenMap_20121005_0163Takeo Uesugi and Associates plan for the gardenhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/sd-aaa-gardenmodel_20121005_0103.jpgSD-AAA-GardenModel_20121005_0103red ribbon marks size of original Japanese garden; model shows expansion completed in time for centennialhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/sd-aaaa_20121005_0150.jpgSD-AAAA_20121005_0150impressive entry sign on the corner across from the Spreckles Organ2016-05-21T22:51:52+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/06/08/imaharas-botanical-garden-in-st-francisville-louisiana/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo-1.jpgphoto-1James Imahara at age 86 when he likened his life to Daruma -- "we may get knocked down seven times, but we get up eight times."https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo-001.jpgphoto-001Family Dreams: Journey of the Sansei was written by Diane Koos Gentry and is copyright 2008 by Walter Imahara.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0614.jpgDSCF0614"Come back ..." Oh yes, I want to see this garden as it grows.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0609.jpgDSCF0609Three of nine connecting ponds are visible in the distance -- one pond for each child of James and Haruka Imahara.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0620.jpgdscf0620Wanda, Walter and Ruby enjoying the tour of nearby plantation properties. What a wonderful visit to St. Francisville!https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0607.jpgDSCF0607Walter Imahara gestures across the camellia collection toward sugi pines planted on the far gully.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/nor2-walteretc-_20120601_0027.jpgNOR2-WalterEtc-_20120601_0027Walter Imahara in the conference center surrounded by his father's poetry carved on cypress wood.2016-05-21T22:40:23+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2016/05/07/national-public-gardens-day-celebrated-with-gratitude-to-the-gardens/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/yoshiko-8122.jpgYoshiko-8122Yoshiko uses a bamboo broom from Kyoto on the garden around Shoroanhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/wally-8124.jpgWally-8124Wally Wong worked with Harvey Tajiri to clear this small section of the pond of invasive seaweedhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/melflor8120.jpgMelFlor8120Mel and Flor weed the dwarf mondo grasshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/mayor0848.jpgMayor0848a copy of the proclamation was delivered to Pana`ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardenshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/mayor0844.jpgMayor0844Char presents the 2016 public gardens proclamation to K.T.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/harvey-8125.jpgHarvey-8125mucking out spring-fed pond to remove invasive seaweedhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/image.jpegimage2016-05-10T00:03:54+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2016/05/02/short-walk-yields-several-gardens/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/wwii-1497.jpgWWII-1497https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/wwii-1496.jpgWWII-1496https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/wwii-1495.jpgWWII-1495https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/wwii-1493.jpgWWII-1493https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/wwii-1492.jpgWWII-1492https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/wwii-1491.jpgWWII-1491https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/higashi1545.jpgHigashi1545https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/higashi1542.jpgHigashi1542https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/higashi1536.jpgHigashi1536https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/higashi1535.jpgHigashi15352016-05-03T01:32:10+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2016/04/19/long-time-favorite-still-pleases/2016-04-20T07:21:37+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/05/31/the-grand-hyatt-atlanta-in-buckhead/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/photo-0021.jpgentry from the third floor verandaThe view immediately to the right of the previous image: The third floor veranda leading to one entry to the small garden. The other entry is from the pool side refreshment area.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/photo-003.jpgphoto-003View from the third floor veranda at the top of the falls, looking toward the table from which the previous image was taken.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/photo-004.jpgwaterfall visible from lower level outside Cassis restaurantThe waterfall cascades from the third floor pool level, divides in two and lands in a pool with a rock beach on a small island with a maple, a lantern set in the pond. The pond is surrounded by plantings of pine, azalea and bamboo.2016-02-20T03:54:54+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2016/02/15/blue-zones-project-in-east-hawaii-to-hold-gardening-workshop-at-liliuokalani-gardens/2016-02-15T21:15:55+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2016/02/09/progress-at-shoroan-with-help-from-kyoto/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/tsukubai-13.jpgTsukubai-13Clara Koga, sensei, Takuhiro Yamada, Russ Oda and Amy Nishiura test the finished stone arrangementhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/tsukubai-9.jpgTsukubai-9The basin was lifted, shifted, and leveled https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/tsukubai-8.jpgTsukubai-8https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/tsukubai-7.jpgTsukubai-7David Tamura and his son Troy and Robert Frost re-set a stone at Takuhiro Yamada's directionhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/tsukubai-2.jpgTsukubai-2restoring the tsukubai at Shoroan began with a survey of present conditionshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/tsukubai-6.jpgTsukubai-6Takuhiro Yamada and Philippe Nault check everything2016-02-09T23:35:07+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2016/01/15/sukiya-living-magazine-ranks-japan-and-north-america-gardens/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscf4055.jpgSeattle Japanese GardenSeattle Japanese Garden has the benefit of a well organized cadre of volunteers to assist park staff with maintenance, guided tours, programs and exhibitshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscf4314.jpgNitobeCareful maintenance on a daily basis is the key to a serene garden and Nitobe Memorial Garden in Vancouver BC practices this art2023-03-23T02:44:00+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2016/01/12/private-gardens-add-to-general-knowledge/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/wellsfargo_20120625_18.jpgcoin basin near lanterna closer view of the coin basinhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/wellslfargo_20120625_24.jpglantern arrangementa pathway runs between plantings to a lantern arrangement with coin basin Photo by Bill F. Egerhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscf0722.jpgsouthern coin basinwhich placement is correct?https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sanfrantg_20120625_10.jpgSanFranTG_20120625_10redone due to engineering concerns, the Japanese roof top garden offers serene views to corporate executives https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/photo-002.jpgcoin basinplacement of this coin basin brought to mind another in a different statehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/coinfountain.jpgCatalogCoinFountainthis catalog photo from Kyoto confirmed the correct placementhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/photo-013.jpgphoto-013living room furniture is arranged to include the view and the gardenhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/orinda-kitchenview-sm-165.jpgOrinda-KitchenView-SM-165a view from the kitchen continues unobstructed to a hillside waterfall, making great use of the natural terrainhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/orinda-backporchview-sm-133.jpgBackPorchView-sm-1332016-01-13T08:41:36+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/09/22/the-trip-west-continues/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/wellsfargo_20120625_30.jpgWellsFargo_20120625_30A rooftop corporate garden in San Francisco, created some years ago, was completely redone recently to address engineering problems that developed over the years. This is a small detail of an area separating the entry door, which leads to the garden, from a walkway that goes around the roof. (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/photo-1.jpgphoto-1Entry to the Japanese garden in Grand Junction, Colorado, is through a conservatory with plants familiar to many in Hawaii and other tropical regions.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/photo-5.jpgphoto-5https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/photo-4.jpgphoto-4Winner of the Denver Mayor's design award in 2010, Domo offers Japanese country style cooking, a garden and a museum.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dscf1456.jpgDSCF1456Ginkgo leaves near the 1915 pagoda at the San Francisco Japanese Tea Gardenhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dscf1433.jpgDSCF1433Every detail matters -- and here a relatively new stone appears to have been in place for hundreds of years due to the lichen.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dscf1415.jpgDSCF1415This is a small section of the pond in the Japanese garden at UC-Berkeley Botanical Garden. Iris were in bloom throughout our journey in June.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dscf1255.jpgDSCF1255Looking across the pond in another direction, one could feel transported to similar gardens in urban Japan. The residents of the nearby condos must enjoy a beautiful view.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dscf1232.jpgDSCF1232Looking in one direction, Shofu-en displays one of the inspirations for its name -- "Garden of the Pines and Wind."https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dscf1171.jpgDSCF1171Osaka Garden at Jackson Park in Chicago dates from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. It was recently renewed due to the efforts of an active Friends group with the expertise and guidance of Sadafumi Uchiyama and the cooperation of the Chicago Parks Department.2015-11-06T20:51:52+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/07/15/jingu-house-and-the-japanese-tea-garden/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/san-an-_20120605_0116asm.jpegold postcards framed upstairs at Jungu House (photo by Bill F. Eger)old postcards framed upstairs in Jingu House Cafe (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/san-an-_20120605_0108asm.jpegphoto by Bill F. Egerdetail of interior of re-done pavilion (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/san-an-_20120605_0104asm.jpegphoto by Bill F. Egerthe reconstructed pavilion (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/photo-005.jpgphoto-005one of the original stone bencheshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/photo-004.jpgsunken garden, original stepsToward the back of the property, bamboo leans over a section of original steps.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/san-an-_20120605_0148asm.jpegphoto by Bill F. EgerHUGE koi (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/san-an-_20120605_0132asm.jpegphoto by Bill F. EgerA problem common to all gardens with koi ponds -- birds that like to go fishing! (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/san-an-_20120605_0122asm.jpegphoto by Bill F. Egeran overview from the vantage point of the pavilion (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/san-an-_20120605_0109asm.jpegphoto by Bill F. EgerJingu House Cafe is open Tuesday through Saturday. This view shows improvements done recently to allow for barrier-free access. (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf0703.jpgDSCF0703The kiln smokestack at the extreme right of the photo is all that is left of the old cement plant. The gazebo overlook is on the list of things to be refurbished at the Japanese Tea Garden in San Antonio.2015-10-07T21:36:47+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2015/10/06/visiting-landscaper-helps-with-hilo-garden/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_5260.jpgone last look around and more photos to studyTakuhiro Yamada visited Lili`uokalani Gardens around Thanksgiving 2014https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/kyotodinner-1.jpgMinoko in Kyotothe way of tea2015-10-07T02:56:42+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2015/09/26/regional-conferences-aid-landscape-education/2015-09-27T01:49:56+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2015/07/16/bamboo-fun-in-the-garden/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_6690.jpgBambooThicketMay2015Meet at the bamboo thicket in Lili`uokalani Gardens for work and play Friday and Saturday, July 17 & 18https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dscf4471.jpgsample bamboo thinning 1Here is an example of a properly thinned bamboo patch with a path through the middle.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0832.jpgJune bamboo testBoard members were joined by Queen Lili`uokalani Children's Trust Hilo Children's Center director Lance Niimi and East Hawaii Master Gardener Daghild Rick, among others, for a test clearing of the bamboo thicket in June.2015-09-27T00:58:32+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2015/08/04/progress-on-the-bamboo-thicket/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1460.jpgMoreBambooThis area of the large thicket exemplifies what remains to be thinned on Friday and Saturday, August 21 and 22https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1436.jpgMountain Meadowsa necessity for the clean-up day -- a way to remove material in bulk for processing into mulchhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1443.jpgCraigCraig Shimodahttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1441.jpgHarvey and KenjiHarvey Tajiri and Kenji Kuroshimahttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1449.jpgCodyCody Osbornehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1448.jpgload truckWally Wong, president of Rotary Club of Hilo, hands bamboo up to landscape architect David Tamurahttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1451.jpgRotaryRotary Club of Hilo joined in the all-day bamboo event https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1445.jpgIMG_1445https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1453.jpgcraft workshopJacqui Marlin of the Bamboo Society demonstrated several crafts. Participants were able to take material home to practice further.2015-08-05T00:09:02+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2015/07/17/rained-out-for-one-work-day/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/purplehaze2015.jpgPurpleHaze2015All night rain, along with some thunder and lightening, continues this morning (Friday, July 18)2015-07-17T16:42:16+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2013/09/12/a-taste-of-whats-to-come/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sd-blackpinebrace_20121005_0026.jpgblack pine with braceThe Japanese Friendship Garden at San Diego's Balboa Park is completing expansion work to be ready for the park's centennial in 2015. photo by Bill F. Egerhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sanfrantg_20120625_146.jpgJapanese Tea GardenThe Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park dates back to 1894. photo by Bill F. Egerhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/orinda-fountain-sm-120.jpgentrythe entry to a private residential garden in northern California photo by Bill F. Egerhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/oakland-merritt-gate2-sm-66.jpgLake Merritt in Oaklandphoto by Bill F. Eger2015-05-15T04:25:31+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2014/12/30/2014-in-review/2015-05-15T04:21:24+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2015/03/28/volunteers-make-the-difference-in-garden-improvement/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/lili-sw-corner-smwoods-8357.jpegLili-SW-Corner-SmWoods-83572015-04-28T22:32:14+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2015/03/22/blossom-time-in-paradise-again/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/cherrytrees2015-2big.jpgCherryTrees2015-2bigOkame ornamental cherry trees burst into bloom in Panaewa just outside Hilo at Mountain Meadows Nursery. photo by K.T. Cannon-Egerhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/kenjiokame.jpgPink Cloud ornamental cherry treephoto by Kenji Kuroshima used with permission This Pink Cloud ornamental cherry tree, a low-chill variety hybridized at the Huntington in Pasadena more than 40 years ago, bloomed lightly in its second year in Hilo.2015-03-22T18:51:40+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2014/12/09/volunteers-invited-to-help-clean-liliuokalani-gardens/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dscf3033.jpgCBG fall 2014Chicago Botanic Garden features chrysanthemum displays in the fall at the Japanese garden.2014-12-09T19:30:13+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2014/11/04/stones-at-uc-berkeley-japanese-pond-date-back-to-1939-worlds-fair-on-treasure-island/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/chiuraobata000499-001.jpgChiuraObata000499-001https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/treasureislandfair.jpgTreasure Island 1939The Japanese garden at the Golden Gate International Exposition on Treasure Island was designed by Kaneji Domoto. (Photo reproduced courtesy of the Japanese American National Museum, donated by Francis and Gloria Massimo)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo-016.jpgphoto-016https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo-013.jpgUC BerkeleyElaine shows the donated gate at the UC-Berkeley pathway to the Japanese pond.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo-005.jpgphoto-005https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo-004.jpgphoto-004https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dscf1427.jpgDSCF1427https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dscf1426.jpgMaryann Lewishttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dscf1413.jpglanternhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dscf1408.jpgIris2014-11-05T02:40:13+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2014/09/26/ventura-california-master-gardeners-join-the-fun-at-liliuokalani-gardens/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cropped-crossingliliuokalanipond.jpgcropped-crossingliliuokalanipond.jpgphoto by Bill Eger2014-09-27T06:21:28+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2014/09/20/more-news-about-najga-in-chicago-in-october/2014-09-21T08:54:28+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2014/09/02/najga-conference-in-chicago-in-october/2014-09-03T01:49:00+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2014/08/24/follow-up-to-cleanup-and-advance-on-festival/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/festivalposter2014.jpgFestivalPoster2014He Hali`a Aloha No Lili`uokalani Festival -- an annual celebration in honor of the Queen's birthday -- will be held Saturday, September 6, 2014https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/8-16-2014-gardens_0003.jpgpau hanahttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/8-16-2014-gardens_0001.jpg8-16-2014-gardens_0001Michelle, Hiroko, Sami, K.T., Jennifer and Craig (not pictured: Diane, Ann, Bill) photo by Bill Eger2014-08-27T01:25:37+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2014/08/14/hurricane-iselle-and-liliuokalani-gardens/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/highwaterhurricane.jpgHigh Water HurricaneStorm surge from August 7 & 8 Hurricane Iselle combined with high tide resulting in very high water levels in the ponds of Lili`uokalani Gardens in Hilo. photo by Philippe Francois Nault2014-08-14T22:41:40+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2014/07/30/third-work-day-helps-prepare-for-two-events/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/teahouseday3.jpgteahouseDay3By the end of the work day, all the bushes were trimmed and all the weeds on the paths were pulledhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sen-philippe-1.jpgSen-NaultDr. Sen congratulates Philippe Nault on four otemae (the artful performance of tea ceremony) outdoors in Lili`uokalani Gardenshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/drsen3.jpgDrSen3Dr. Genshitsu Sen, retired XV Grand Master of Urasenke, enjoys a bowl of tea with Russ Oda, Rev. Jeffrey Soga, Art Taniguchi and Hiroshi Suga in Shoroanhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/gettingstarted-7118.jpgGettingStarted-7118Volunteers gather to discuss the day's projects at 8 a.m. photo by Bill Egerhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/9inwidepondview-9006.jpg9inWidePondView-9006The cultural landscape of Lili`uokalani Gardens is nearly 100 years old. Plans are in the works for centennial celebrations in 2017 photo by Bill Egerhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/teahouse-8997.jpgTeahouse-8997Before the final work day, a few wild hairs on the bushes indicate the need for a light trimming photo by Bill Egerhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/9-in-leaf-rakers-3-9025.jpg9-in-Leaf-rakers-3-9025Six large trash bags were filled with ironwood needles removed from the lawn and lava around the lantern from Fukushima prefecture2014-07-31T03:33:10+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2014/07/26/tours-and-film-share-history-of-world-war-ii-detention-site-at-kilauea-military-camp/2014-07-26T10:20:28+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2014/07/06/niwaki-with-jake-hobson/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ccf07072014_0000.jpgHobson--Creative PruningThe cover photo from Jake Hobson's book Creative Pruning, published in 2011 by Timber Press, is by GAP Photos/Fiona McLeod2014-07-08T03:26:06+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2014/06/23/najga-conference-set-for-chicago/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/florida_032010_0162.jpg2010 MorikamiThe Morikami Museum in Delray, Florida, is visible from Yamato across a large pond. Roji-en, a collection of Japanese gardens by Hoichi Kurisu is across the bridge and to the lefthttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/hoichi_kurisu.jpgHoichi_KURISUHoichi Kurisu will be the keynote speaker at the second biennial conference of the North American Japanese Garden Association. He will also offer workshops during the three-day conference.2014-06-23T23:24:54+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2014/06/15/second-volunteer-day-completes-planting-tasks/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/june13-2014-folg_0141.jpgStacey, Kawika and Bernie work under the bambooMembers of Moku `Aina Stacey, Kawika and Bernie raked bamboo leaves off a pathhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/june13-2014-folg_0137.jpginspecting banyan rootsKenji, K.T. Keiji and Yoshi celebrate the removal of several banyan roots from the tea house roofhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/june13-2014-folg_0126.jpgKeiji and Kenjibanyan roots were causing damage to the shingles on the porch roof of the tea househttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/june13-2014-folg_0177.jpgreplaced mock orange hedge behind tea houseMaster Gardeners and members of Moku `Aina, Urasenke Tea Society of Hilo, and Friends of Lili`uokalani Gardens removed old dead stumps and replanted new mock orange bushes (photo by Bill Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/june13-2014-folg_0152.jpgmemorial pine tree shapedYoshi Ota prunes a memorial pine planted in 2010 for Jiichi Kogure, Mayor of Shibukawa City (photo by Bill Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/june13-2014-folg_0128.jpgDan and Diana with mondoMaster Gardeners Daniel and Diane install new dwarf mondo grass to a bare spot near the tea house entry (photo by Bill Eger)2014-06-16T00:07:28+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2014/06/09/gratitude-for-the-gift-of-the-garden/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tree-cleaner-1-may09_0138.jpgKeven in the tree Master Gardener Keven removing Clusea and Ficus from an old ironwood (photo by Bill Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/folg1-7.jpgtree cleaningan amazing amount of weedy material was removed from this ironwood tree (photo by K.T. Cannon-Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/yoshi-may09_0113.jpgYoshi-May09_0113Yoshi prunes overgrown hedges (photo by Bill Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/yoshi-ota-8669.jpgYoshi-Ota-8669Yoshi Ota from Friends of Lili`uokalani Gardens works on a podocarpus tree by the tea house (photo by Bill Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014may09_0110.jpg2014May09_0110https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/mikebrown-5-9_0109.jpgMIkeBrown-5-9_0109Mike Brown from the County Parks Department renews the parking lot (photo by Bill Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/jennifer2-may09_0127.jpgJennifer2-May09_0127Jennifer Ho from Moku Loa Sierra Club tackles a troublesom banyan root on the bridge (photo by Bill Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/folg1-9.jpgTa Da! Jennifer and piles of rubbish and weeds (photo by K.T. Cannon-Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/plant-freebroidge-may09_0137.jpgPlant-Free=Broidge-May09_0137https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/folg1-8.jpgafter the pond edge after Keven from East Hawai`i Master Gardeners tackled the weeds (photo by K.T. Cannon-Eger)2014-06-09T20:11:28+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2014/05/18/delightful-new-videos-shot-in-liliuokalani-gardens/2014-05-19T04:04:19+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2014/05/01/national-public-gardens-day-in-hawaii-county/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/kenoi-cannoneger-honma.jpgphoto by Kenji KuroshimaMayor Billy Kenoi, K.T. Cannon-Eger and Clayton Honma are enthusiastic about public gardens.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/parkvisitors-1-6136.jpgParkVisitors-1-6136https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/mayorproclaimnpgd2014.jpgMayor Proclaims Mayor Billy Kenoi recognizes the importance of public gardens2014-05-02T05:39:57+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/08/01/seiwa-en-garden-of-pure-clear-harmony-and-peace-in-st-louis/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ccf06302013_0001.jpg1904 fair in St. Louis, HWW photo of "Fair Japan"https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/220324606740537824_lihhvawu_b.jpg220324606740537824_LIhHvAwU_bcollection of the Missouri Historical Societyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/photo-0052.jpgphoto-005https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/photo-002.jpgphoto-002https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf0965.jpgDSCF0965maple with seedshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf0960.jpgDSCF0960outer gate to the tea gardenhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf0937.jpgDSCF0937iris by the zig zag bridgehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf0923.jpgDSCF0923details, detailshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf0947.jpgDSCF0947view of the zig zag bridge for seeing blooming iris up close as seen from across the pondhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf0920.jpgDSCF09202014-04-27T21:30:32+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/07/15/taniguchis-gift-to-the-city-of-austin/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/austingarden_20120606_85asm.jpgAustinGarden_20120606_85Asmdetail of new gate (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/austingarden_20120606_84asm.jpgAustinGarden_20120606_84Asmnew gate at the north end (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/austingarden_20120606_82asm.jpgAustinGarden_20120606_82AsmThe lowest pond features a boat-shaped island with wisteria, water lilies and lotus grown by Mr. Taniguchi. The story of the lotus seed -- Journey of the Third Seed -- is recounted as a children's story by Jane Scoggins Bauld. (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/austingarden_20120606_58asm.jpgAustinGarden_20120606_58AsmA small lantern and a hidden waterfall are part of the ponds that spell out "Austin." (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/austingarden_20120606_55asm.jpgAustinGarden_20120606_55Asm(photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/austingarden_20120606_16asm.jpgAustinGarden_20120606_16Asmlantern at top entry to the garden (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf0721.jpgDSCF0721English text is on the interior of the western gate.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/austingarden_20120606_19asm.jpgAustinGarden_20120606_19AsmMarian Alsup and Friedenreich explain the Sister City relationship with Oita, which gave this stone gate to the garden. (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/austingarden_20120606_29asm1.jpgAustinGarden_20120606_29Asmhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/austingarden_20120606_81asm.jpgAustinGarden_20120606_81AsmTerry Ward enjoys the view from one of several comfortable benches throughout the garden. )photo by Bill F. Eger)2020-06-07T21:22:15+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/06/29/a-little-something-for-the-railroad-fans/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo-0352.jpgphoto-035https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo-0351.jpgphoto-035K.T.'s window seat with plenty of leg and elbow room, loads of room for carry-on bags overhead and underneath seats, wide aisles for kids and parents to pass by. Note the different color tags overhead indicating that passenger's stop.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo-036.jpgphoto-036Texas Eagle posterhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo-0291.jpgphoto-029another version of the posterhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo-035.jpgphoto-035K.T.'s window seat in coach classhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo-034.jpgphoto-034Bill enjoys the view from the large windows in this typical roomette. The upper berth drops down to just above the top edge of the window -- still plenty of headroom for the person in the lower seat.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo-032.jpgphoto-032one version of the Sunset Limited posterhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo-029.jpgphoto-029one version of the Sunset Limited posterhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0677.jpgDSCF0677one section of the exploration panelhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0672.jpgDSCF0672one section of the colonization portion of the New Orleans train station mural2014-03-08T22:22:45+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2014/03/01/intensive-garden-seminar-in-kyoto-deadline-to-register-end-of-march-2014/2014-03-01T22:50:24+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2014/01/01/2013-in-review/2014-01-01T23:17:46+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2013/07/27/pond-construction-workshop-in-philadelphia/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/shofusopond2.jpgShofusoPond2https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/shofusopond4.jpgShofusoPond4At Shofuso Japanese House and Garden in Philadelphia, koi are so happy they are snorting for joy -- well, snorting for food, anyway!https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/shofusoclassphoto-6880.jpgShofusoClassPhoto-6880The class photo of garden folk who attended the NAJGA regional conference in Philadelphia. (photo by Bill Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/seikogoto-shofuso-1-6799.jpgSeikoGoto-Shofuso-1-6799Dr. Seiko Goto discusses the history of water in Japanese gardens at the NAJGA regional conference in Philadelphia. (photo by Bill Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/photo-2.jpgJizoTucked away in the bamboo just uphill from a koi feeding station at the pondhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/jimlampl-shofuso-6813.jpgJimLampl-Shofuso-6813Jim Lampl discusses pond construction. (photo by Bill Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/jimlampl-2-shofuso.jpgJimLampl-2-Shofusohttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/francisweng-shofuso-6885.jpgFrancisWeng-Shofuso-6885Francis Weng discusses pond biology and maintenance. (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/shofuso-entryyard-6851.jpgShofuso-EntryYard-6851A new hornbeam hedge separates the entry paths at Shofuso and guides visitors to the tour booth.2013-11-21T00:11:06+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2013/10/19/where-do-i-find/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/denver_bgshop_5.jpgDenver Botanic GardensAn annual sale of bulbs got my attention in Denver.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/photo-1-001.jpgMonticello gift shop2013-10-20T05:21:32+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2013/09/21/what-else-has-been-in-the-garden/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/photo-009.jpgphoto-009https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/photo-8.jpgphoto-8https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dscf0973.jpgDSCF0973https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/san-an-_20120605_0132asm.jpegphoto by Bill F. Egerhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dscf1083.jpgchipmunkThis bold fellow owned the path at the Anderson Japanese Garden in Rockford IL.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dscf1845.jpgrabbitsLate one afternoon, rabbits covered the lawns at Marsden House in San Diego at the upper end of Balboa Park.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dscf1130.jpgcoyote track2013-09-25T11:55:14+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2013/09/10/successful-festival-a-must-for-family-calendars/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/photo-3-003.jpgentryThe Royal Order, Ka`ahumanu Society, Hale O Na Ali`i and other dignitaries begin the ceremonies.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/photo-3-002.jpglots of activity in the Queen Lili`uokalani Children's Center tenthttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/lilifest-2013lt_0063.jpgLiliFest-2013Lt_0063https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/lilifest-2013_0042.jpgBill F. Eger photo -- mass hula at He Hali`a Aloha O Lili`uokalanihttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/photo-4-001.jpgflower dropflower drop during the mass hula courtesy of the Hawaii Tropical Flower Council and Blue Hawaiian Helicopters2013-09-11T17:31:55+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2013/09/06/festival-in-hilo-celebrates-queen-liliuokalanis-175th-birthday/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/festivalposter.jpgFestivalPosterhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/photo-008.jpgphoto-0082013-10-29T03:51:04+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2013/05/13/quiet-beauty-the-japanese-gardens-of-north-america-arrives-on-bookshelves-worldwide/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ccf05122013_0000.jpgCCF05122013_0000cover photo by David Cobb of the hexagonal yukimi style lantern at the Washington Park Arboretum in Seattlehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ccf05122013_0000-001.jpgCCF05122013_0000-001back cover photo by David Cobb of the Japanese garden at Fort Worth Botanic Garden in Texashttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/liliredbridge1944sm.jpgLiliRedBridge1944smDecember 17, 1944 from the library of the Hawaiian Historical Societyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscf4948.jpgDSCF49482013-08-27T22:51:11+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2013/07/19/carpentry-workshop-in-august-in-california/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/photo-9.jpgphoto-9https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/photo-8.jpgphoto-8https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/photo-10.jpgphoto-102013-08-09T04:41:22+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2013/06/03/enthusiastic-denver-garden-curator-tours-hilos-liliuokalani-gardens/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ktebi-basin-5577.jpgKT&Ebi-Basin-5577https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ebitvisit-5593.jpgEbitVisit-5593Dwayne Mukai, president of Kumamoto Kenjin Kai, and Rev. Jeffrey Soga, Rimban for Hawaii Island's Hongwanji join in the conversation. (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ebivisit-001.jpgEbi Kondo, curator of Sho-Fu-En at the Denver Botanic Gardenshttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ebivisit-5601.jpgEbiVisit-5601The casual tour wandered over to shade by the bamboo grove.. https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ebivisit-5600.jpgEbiVisit-5600https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ebivisit-5587.jpgEbiVisit-5587Russ Oda speaks of Shoroan and the history of Urasenke in Hawaii.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ebivisit-5586.jpgEbiVisit-5586Della Allison Yamashiro of Friends of Lili`uokalani Gardens, listens to Hiroshi Suga, president of the Japanese Community Association of Hawaii, speak of cooperation to promote and preserve Japanese culture and foster harmony and fellowship in Hawaii County.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ebiharvkt-9in.jpgEBI+Harv+KT-9inEbi Kondo of Sho-Fu-En Japanese Garden in Denver Colorado explains the benefits of membership in a public garden organization. Nearby are Friends of Lili`uokalani members Harvey Tajiri and K.T. Cannon-Eger.2013-08-17T01:29:50+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2013/05/26/first-najga-journal-published/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ccf05262013_0000.jpgNAJGA logohttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/najga-journal3.jpegNAJGA-Journal3The first issue of the Journal of the North American Japanese Garden Association2013-07-23T02:39:23+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2013/05/19/plans-under-way-for-liliuokalani-centennial-events-hawaii-tribune-herald/2013-05-20T06:01:52+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/06/14/yakumo-nihon-teien-in-city-park-new-orleans/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/billandkt.jpgBillandKTphoto by Tina Mitchellhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0638.jpgDSCF0638Barrier-free access is along this entry with a carefully pruned bamboo thicket.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0649.jpgDSCF0649https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0643.jpgDSCF0643Significant stones used in this garden were selected at the quarry and hauled by landscape architect Robin Tanner.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo-007.jpgphoto-007view from a bench in the machiaihttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/image-1.jpegimage-1https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/image.jpegimageLafcadio Hearn (Koizumi Yakumo) and his wife Koizumi Setsuhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0671.jpgDSCF0671Michael Mitchell, the new president of and his wife Tina graciously served as our guides to Yakumo Nihon Teien, the Japanese garden in City Park designed by Robin Tanner.2013-04-06T02:32:18+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/09/26/1893-garden-in-chicago-continues-to-provide-respite-tranquility-and-beauty/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/photo-015.jpgsign pointing to bridgeA waterproof box under a sign holds a history of Wooded Island and a guide to trees planted along the entire island's paths.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dscf1178.jpgdetail Osaka GardenStone from Wisconsin was chosen to augment stone already in the garden.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/ccf09242012_0000.jpgentry bridge to Wooded Island, 1893 World's Fair, ChicagoAnother view of the Ho-o-den on Wooded Island at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. (Dream City: A Portfolio of Photographic Views of the World's Columbian Exposition)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/chiosakagarden_167.jpgpavilion, waterfall, stone bridge, lantern, gateThe Noh Stage style pavilion will serve as a gathering spot for cultural displays and presentations. It is located on the same spot as the 1933 tea house. The waterfall offers several points from which to view cascading water. A flat rock crossing below the waterfall offers an even closer view. (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/chiosakagarden_134a.jpgbridgeOn the list for repair is this traditional arched bridge. (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/chiosakagarden_1061.jpglantern This lantern may date back to the 1893 fair. (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/photo-51.jpgphoto-5Pine, bridge and stones -- all carefully placed -- are reflected in the surface of the pond below the waterfall (behind and to the right of this point of view).https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/osakagarden.jpgOsakaGardenThe red pin marks an approximate location for Osaka Garden on Wooded Island in Jackson Park on the south side of the Museum of Science and Industry. (Google Maps)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/chiosakagarden_102.jpgfirst gate (photo by Bill F. Eger)(photo by Bill F. Eger) https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/chiosakagarden_136a.jpgChiOsakaGarden_136AThe Palace of Fine Arts for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition is now the Museum of Science and Industry. (photo by Bill F. Eger)2013-11-16T01:13:37+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2013/02/17/aaa-hawaii-features-liliuokalani-gardens-in-the-best-of-hawaii-islands-biggest-little-town-cover-story-in-the-marchapril-issue/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ccf02162013_0000-001.jpgCCF02162013_0000-0012013-02-17T18:54:35+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/12/31/2012-in-review-more-to-come/2013-02-17T06:05:11+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/10/22/grand-junction-garden-a-work-in-progress/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/grd-ktgardenleader-sm-851.jpgGRD-KT+GardenLeader-SM-85K.T. interviews Marge Frey, the structure in the background hides pump equipment. (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/grd-rockgardenfount-sm-41.jpgentryway fountainA new fountain, adjacent to the gift shop, graces the entry to the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens. (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/grd-timber-bench_82-sm.jpgGRD-Timber-Bench_82-SMa log bench set on high ground overlooks the pond (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/grd-stonefountain-sm-71.jpgGRD-StoneFountain-sm-71the pond in the Japanese section of the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens is part of a stream overflow system on the other side of the fence (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/grd-sidewalkart-sm-110.jpgGRD-SidewalkArt-SM-110looking closely at the sidewalk, we noticed fish inscribed in the cement (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/grd-ktgardenleader-sm-85.jpgGRD-KT+GardenLeader-SM-85Garden diva (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/grd-gardenwalkway-sm-50.jpgGRD-GardenWalkway-sm-50walkway from conservatory toward Japanese and dessert gardens (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/grd-gardenshelter-sm-106.jpgGRD-GardenShelter-sm-106detail of the structure at the pond (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/grd-gardenfountain-sm-68.jpgGRD-GardenFountain-sm-68(photo by Bill F. Eger)2023-01-23T05:00:48+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/10/24/berkeley-higashi-honganji-buddhist-temple-garden-evolved/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/photo-003.jpgBerkeley photo-003detail of the doorwayhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/photo-41.jpgphoto-4The pine tree at the left side of the yard is close to 100 years old.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/photo-002.jpgphoto-002https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/berkeley-hongwanjitree-sm-26.jpgBerkeley-HongwanjiTree-sm-26Carefully shaped, the pine hugs the top of the front fence and gate. (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/berkeley-hongwanji-esplanade-sm-21.jpgBerkeley-Hongwanji-esplanade-sm-21Espaliered camellia bushes line the minister's residence and the driveway between the home and temple. The social hall and classroom building is visible at the end of the driveway.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/berkeley-hongwanji-temple-sm.jpgBerkeley-Honganji Temple-smBuilt in the 1930s, the Berkeley Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple now serves a diverse congregation. (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/berkeley-hongwanji-mission-sm-18.jpgBerkeley-Hongwanji Mission-sm-18The front garden replaced a lawn on the occasion of the temple's 60th anniversary. (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/berkeley-hongwanji-sm-23.jpgBerkeley.Hongwanji-sm-23(photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/photo-010.jpgphoto-0102012-10-26T01:18:42+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/07/27/conferences-symposia-workshops-tours-festivals-and-exhibits-crowd-the-fall-calendar/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf1077.jpgDSCF1077summertime light at Anderson Japanese Gardens, Rockford, IL (photo by K.T. Cannon-Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf1076.jpgDSCF1076https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/conference-save-the-date.jpgConference-Save-the-Datehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/s5001154-medium.jpgs5001154-mediumEdogawa Commemorative Gardens at Gosford by Janda Gooding2012-10-17T15:12:58+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/09/29/dinner-in-denver-at-domo-delightful-and-delicious/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dscf1330.jpgDomo garden 2The garden a little later at night.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/photo.jpgDomo sakeThe sake filled a square cup to overflowing. The overflow was caught in the round saucer. "I need help with my manners," said my husband to our host. "You are among friends," he replied. "Just bend over and slurp." Note the abundance of food on the table.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/photo-41.jpgDomo 1The entrance off the gravel parking lothttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/photo-3.jpgDomo gardensoft light in the early evening before sundown -- the view from our table toward the center of the garden courtyardhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/photo-2.jpgDomo 3the other side of the roomhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/photo-11.jpgDomo 2Folk art adorns the walls at Domo Restaurant in Denver.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dscf1335.jpgDSCF1335At one end of the courtyard garden is a large farm-style structure. One side is an aikido dojo. On the other side is a folk museum.2012-09-29T04:55:27+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/08/22/chicago-botanic-garden-in-glencoe-where-east-meets-midwest/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/cbg-_20120614_258asm.jpgtexture (photo by Bill F.Eger)shades of green and varieties of texture (photo by Bill F.Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/cbg-_20120614_0216.jpgCBG entry bridge(photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/photo-008.jpgbonsai courtyardhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscf1137.jpgBill Eger in CBG cafein the cafeteria, a sign in a table arrangement of potted herbs reminds one of various ways to contribute to the Chicago Botanic Gardenhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscf0006.jpgbonsai courtyardNear the Regenstein Center, a bonsai collection is displayed in outdoor courtyards.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscf0001.jpgCBG entry bridge fallthe entry bridge between the Visitor Center and the Crescent Garden in fallhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/cbg-_20120614_245asm.jpgtool displaydisplay board showing carpentry tools (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/cbg-_20120614_244asm.jpgShoin House construction photosphotos detailing Shoin House construction (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/cbg-_20120614_275asm.jpgkaresansui (photo by Bill F. Eger)contemplative karesansui (dry landscape) (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscf0019.jpgDSCF0019detail of hammer2012-08-23T16:50:46+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/08/08/serenity-garden-offers-a-healing-environment/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ktsscanmap2.jpegKTsScanMap2https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ktsscanmap.jpegKTsScanMapLegend for Serenity Garden map courtesy of Rosecrancehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/photo-1.jpgwelcoming waterfallwelcoming waterfall near the entrance -- a feature sometimes not noticed when a person enters treatment, but frequently noticed when they leavehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscf1096.jpgdscf1096# 8 on map, Stepping Stone bridgehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscf1094.jpgDSCF1094https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscf1093.jpgdscf1093split log benchhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120613_0218asmrc.jpgAcer palmatum dissectum recently trimmed (photo by Bill F. Eger)Acer palmatum dissectum recently trimmed (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120613_0210asmrc.jpg20120613_0210asmrcminimally structured path into the woods (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120613_0208asmrc.jpgWhispering Woods Serenity Circle (photo by Bill F. Eger)Whispering Woods Serenity Circle (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120613_0203asmrc.jpg20120613_0203AsmRC2012-08-11T06:23:39+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/08/05/anderson-japanese-gardens-in-rockford-illinois-provides-a-place-of-peace/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120613_70asm1.jpg20120613_70Asmhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/photo-4.jpgphoto-4https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscf1014.jpgDSCF1014outside the guest househttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscf0989.jpgDSCF0989careful pruning continues (Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120613_149a.jpg20120613_149Aat the guest house (Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120613_147acroppedsm.jpg20120613_147AcroppedSMAn Do So -- (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120613_91asm.jpg20120613_91Asmone of several split log benches slightly off the beaten path (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120613_83asm.jpg20120613_83Asm(photo by Bill F. Eger) https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120613_44asm.jpg20120613_44Asmcareful raking near the guest house (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120613_17asm.jpg20120613_17Asm(photo by Bill F. Eger)2013-01-09T04:39:03+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/07/13/kumamoto-en-in-san-antonio-texas/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf0690.jpgDSCF0690detail of kennin-jihttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf0689.jpgDSCF0689https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf0691.jpgDSCF0691https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf0694.jpgDSCF0694view across the central pond toward the azumaia in the back cornerhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/san-an-_20120605_0057asm.jpgphoto by Bill F. EgerIn the midst of an extended drought, San Antonio gardens have shut off many water features. One exception is ponds in which fish are living. (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/san-an-_20120605_0033asm.jpgphoto by Bill F. Eger(from 2012 visit) Bob Brackman, executive director, explains plans for the future of the San Antonio Botanical Garden to K.T. and Don in the azumaia completed in the 2005 renovation of Kumamoto En. (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/san-an-_20120605_0005asm.jpgphoto by Bill F. EgerDon Pylant and K.T. Cannon-Eger listen to Candace Andrews explain the master plan for the botanical garden. (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf0687.jpgDSCF0687A suggestion of Mt. Aso-san awaits the viewer to the right of the end of this pathway.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/san-an-_20120605_0019asm.jpgphoto by Bill F. EgerExquisite workmanship gives the Katsura style bamboo fence a subtle checkerboard pattern. More information is available here: http://www.japanesegardening.org/reference/bamboo_fence.html (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/san-an-_20120605_0010asm.jpgphoto by Bill F. EgerApproaching the entry to Kumamoto En, we were struck by the detailed workmanship in the daimyo or shogun style bamboo fence. More information on how to construct such a fence is available here http://www.japanesegardening.org/reference/daimyo_fence.html (photo by Bill F. Eger)2012-08-01T03:50:51+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/07/25/plant-and-design-resources-in-the-fort-worth-area/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ftworth_20120608_212asm1.jpegFtWorth_20120608_212Asma sample waterfall to one side of the nursery (photo by Bill F. Eger) https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ftworth_20120608_210asm.jpegFtWorth_20120608_210AsmThere was a nice sale going on the day we were there. Too bad these won't fit in the backpack! (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ftworth_20120608_207asm.jpegFtWorth_20120608_207Asmhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ftworth_20120608_206asm.jpegFtWorth_20120608_206Asmbeautiful maple foliage and seeds (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ftworth_20120608_196asm.jpegFtWorth_20120608_196Asma small section of the seed shelves where I did my shopping (photo by Bill Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ftworth_20120608_195asm.jpegFtWorth_20120608_195Asma sampling of products carried in the store (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ftworth_20120608_212asm.jpegFtWorth_20120608_212Asmhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/photo-027.jpgrock arrangement between parking lot and buildingrock arrangement and plantings between the parking lot and store (right)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/photo-0281.jpgrock arrangement betweek parking lot and storerock arrangement and plantings between the parking lot and the store https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/photo-026.jpgphoto-026Information sheets on soil types, deer resistant plants, drought tolerant plants, etc. line one bookshelf while new products such as woolen pockets for green walls are featured in the larger room.2012-07-25T00:03:57+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/06/02/more-on-the-atlanta-botanical-garden/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0401.jpgDSCF0401A sweetly subtle way to acknowledge a donor -- the name is inscribed on a stepping stone leading to the machiai.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0413.jpgDSCF0413lantern by the back gate2012-07-24T19:08:48+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/06/01/atlanta-botanical-garden/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0408.jpgDSCF0408maple near the machiaihttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0409.jpgDSCF0409Some of the recently completed renovations...https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0404.jpgDSCF0404Inside the walls, a waterfall and stream course by blooming iris and clipped azalea then pass under a small curved stone bridge.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0397.jpgDSCF0397a small lantern tucked in to the greenery near the entry path leading to the Moon Gatehttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0412.jpgDSCF0412Perpendicular to and behind the Moon Gate is another entry. This view shows two of the three walls enclosing the garden.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0396.jpgDSCF0396Moon gate just outside the Japanese garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden with a pruned pine to the right of this photo. A small lantern tucked into the greenery at the beginning of this path is featured next.2012-07-24T18:57:30+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/05/30/a-private-garden-tucked-away-in-the-woods-8-2/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dscf0373.jpgDSCF0373https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dscf0363.jpgDSCF0363https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dscf0310.jpgDSCF03102012-09-06T17:32:59+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/05/29/at-last-a-computer-connection/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dscf0300.jpgDSCF0300The terraced back yard behind the shop offers a variety of indoor and outdoor plants, jardinere, garden ornaments and trellises.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dscf0307.jpgDSCF0307parking and demonstration plantings in front of Lush Life in Atlantahttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dscf0305.jpgDSCF0305There was something to see and admire at every turn through the well appointed shop, The Lush Life on Andrews in Atlanta's Buckhead area..https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dscf0295.jpgJapanese Sunriseone of many maples offered by the garden division of Lush Life on Andrews Avenue in the Buckhead area of Atlantahttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dscf0306.jpgDSCF0306In the Buckhead area of Atlanta, we visited a garden and floral shop, The Lush Life. The owner's personal garden was part of the Atlanta Botanical Garden's tour over the Mother's Day weekend. Bill Hudgins is traveling in London for the Chelsea Flower Show. His personnel were most helpful.2012-07-24T18:39:31+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/07/24/magnificent-shapes-and-color-at-metro-maples/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dallas-_20120609_20asm.jpgDallas-_20120609_20Asma weeping variety (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/photo-0031.jpgphoto-003https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dallas-_20120609_24asm.jpgDallas-_20120609_24Asmhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dallas-_20120609_22asm.jpgDallas-_20120609_22Asmentry sign (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dallas-_20120609_19asm.jpgDallas-_20120609_19AsmVariety and abundance were the words of the day at Metro Maples in Fort Worth. (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dallas-_20120609_18asm.jpgDallas-_20120609_18Asm(photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dallas-_20120609_2asm.jpgDallas-_20120609_2Asmhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/photo-0051.jpgphoto-005Scott Hubbel, Keith Johansson, and Jeri Bisel pose near sample plantings around a koi pond, the water from which is used for irrigation.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf0307.jpgDSCF0307Lush Life in Atlanta, Georgiahttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscf0299.jpgDSCF0299one of many choice maples available in Atlanta2012-07-24T03:19:25+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/07/21/fort-worth-garden-should-be-seen-every-season/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/florida_032410_0068.jpgflorida_032410_0068Scott Brooks at work in 2010https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/florida_032410_0105-e1342861225273.jpgflorida_032410_0105forsythia near the pagodahttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/florida_032410_0106.jpgflorida_032410_0106gift shop in the spring of 2010https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ftworth_20120608_147asm.jpg(photo by Bill F. Eger)moon-viewing platform and amphitheatre (photo by Bill F. Eger) https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ftworth_20120608_0183asm.jpg(photo by Bill F. Eger)new waterfall view (photo by Bill F. Eger)https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/florida_032410_0080.jpgflorida_032410_0080Springtime crabapple bloom with new maple leaves near the pavilion in 2010https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/florida_032410_0095.jpgflorida_032410_0095Mikoshi House in the spring of 2010https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/photo-024.jpgphoto-024view out the door of Mikoshi Househttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ftworth_20120608_162asm.jpg(photo by Bill F. Eger)Behind the pavilion area, a small staircase leads to a plaza. Out of view to the right is barrier free access to the same area. (photo by Bill F. Eger) https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ftworth_20120608_152asm.jpgdry stream (photo by Bill F. Eger)dry stream (photo by Bill F. Eger)2012-07-25T16:49:48+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/06/23/another-glimpse-of-things-to-come/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf1143.jpgDSCF1143More than 20 years ago, the Hotel Nikko opened along the river in Chicago, IL, with a Japanese garden designed by David Engle. The garden has been totally redone under Westin management. A few suggestions of a Japanese garden remain, but it is not what it once was.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf1189.jpgDSCF1189Osaka Garden on the Wooded Island in Jackson Park, Chicago, IL, has a long history reaching back to the Japanese exhibit at the World's Columbian Exposition (The Chicago World's Fair of 1893). The garden was recently refurbished under the direction of Sadafumi Uchiyama.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf1126.jpgDSCF1126a classic design ornaments a water basin outside a retreat house in the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, ILhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf1098.jpgDSCF1098Designed by Hoichi Kurisu, the garden at Rosecrance in Rockford, IL, offers adolescents in recovery many places to connect with their natural surroundings, to meditate, to write in their journals and to reconnect to the lives that await them beyond the garden.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo-004.jpgphoto-004a detail from one of my favorite pathways -- this one is outside the guesthouse at the Anderson Japanese garden in Rockford, Illinois2012-07-09T19:04:13+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/06/29/more-railroad-fan-photos/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo-5.jpgRailway Exchange Building details on display at the Chicago Art InstituteThese tiles came from the Railway Exchange Building on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, also known as the Santa Fe Building.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo-6.jpgRailway Exchange Building aka the Santa Fe Building in Chicago, ILa museum tag explains the origin of the tiles and the connection to the 1893 Columbia Expositionhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo-7.jpgphoto-7town in California advertises itself as "above the fog, below the snow"https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo-047.jpgheading west -- Nevadaheading west from Grand Junction through Utah and Nevadahttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo-046.jpgnew Grand Junction stationThe new station in Grand Junction, Colorado is right next to the old one, now closed and boarded up.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo-044.jpgfrom Denver to Grand Junctionhuge view of the changing countryside and geology as the train moved from Denver to Grand Junction, Coloradohttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo-028.jpgphoto-028old Grand Junction sign notes "elevation 4,578" and "population 28,000"https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo-8.jpgphoto-8https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo-026.jpgDenver Union Station from the Oxford HotelDenver's Union Station from the front door of The Oxford Hotelhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo-027.jpgat nightDenver's Union Station at night2012-07-09T18:48:27+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/06/03/birmingham-botanical-garden/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0501.jpgDSCF0501New varieties of maple are going in on the far side of the lake.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0488.jpgDSCF0488Pink hydrangea were in bloom beyond the View Receiving bridge.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0481.jpgDSCF0481The new View Receiving bridge designed by Zen Associates will accommodate maintenance vehicles and is barrier free. It spans the water course, dry for several years, which is on the list for repair. The bridge marks a transition from a more tightly planted area to more open plantings.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0499.jpgDSCF0499Stone arrangement in the pond, black bamboo, bridge, and lantern that was a gift from Sister City Hitachi in 19852012-07-05T21:57:52+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/05/25/on-the-road/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/photo-002.jpgNelumbo nuciferaWalking through the San Francisco airport, we noticed emblems from several Sister Cities projected on the walkway/ This lotus is from Bangalore.2012-07-05T17:19:42+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/06/12/rosedown-plantation-state-historical-site/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0630.jpgDSCF0630Hydrangeas planted in great drifts form an edge between wilder brush and the huge live oak trees lining the front entrance.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photo-002.jpgphoto-002https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0628.jpgRosedown Plantation, St. Francisville LAthe entry lined with live oak trees today2012-06-23T02:08:50+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/06/20/technical-difficulties/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0970.jpgDSCF0970the plum viewing area at St. Louishttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0861.jpgDSCF0861detail from one section of a new sculpture garden that wraps around a highrise in Dallas adjacent to the Crow Collection of Asian Arthttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0764.jpgDSCF0764school children spy a lizard in the Fort Worth Japanese gardenhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0730.jpgDSCF0730a rustic bridge "to walk over the moon" at the Isamu Taniguchi garden inside the Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin, Texashttps://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0693.jpgDSCF0693one section of bamboo fence at Kumamoto-en2012-07-05T21:00:19+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/06/02/the-carter-center-and-the-jimmy-carter-presidential-library-and-museum/https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0427.jpgDSCF0427The larger waterfall visible behind the lantern is dedicated to former President Jimmy Carter and the smaller to his wife Rosalyn, according to a garden brochure.https://us-japanesegardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscf0431.jpgDSCF0431This vantage point is at the farthest edge of the large, lower pond looking back toward Kinsaku Nakane's waterfalls. The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum building is visible at the upper right.2012-07-05T17:17:28+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.com/2012/05/21/welcome/2012-06-02T14:38:11+00:00monthlyhttps://us-japanesegardens.comdaily1.02026-01-21T22:38:19+00:00