Bluestone Path Workshop on Tsuru Island

Learn the Fundamentals of Stone Path Construction Join us for a one‑day hands‑on workshop at Tsuru Island, the Japanese garden within Gresham's Main City Park, hosted by the Gresham Japanese Garden. The day combines instruction, demonstration, and hands‑on experience...

What is mottainai?

Mottainai (pronounced “moh-tah-ee-nai“) is an old Japanese concept that reflects the idea that we should respect all objects and not waste them. The term is loosely translated as “what a waste.” The word expresses the feeling of regret for an object losing its...

Gresham’s Ebetsu Plaza shines with a ‘Cherry Blossom Glow’

The Outlook: March 31, 2024 On a windy spring evening, a hundred community members experienced an ethereal event, listening to traditional music while illuminated blossoms fell among them like snow. The Japanese have a word for what Gresham enjoyed: “Yozakura,” which...

You Never Know…

By Sue Hughes One form of revenue for the Gresham Japanese Garden is renting out Tsuru Island. Most of our rentals are for graduation photos, weddings, or a celebration of life. Well, this one had me. A gentleman, Andrew, rented Tsuru Island for four hours for a movie...

Introduction to Ikebana