An exceptionally busy season for ikebana exhibitions was enhanced by outstanding weather conditions not only for finding seasonal colors for materials but also to bring visitors to the Portland Japanese Garden in droves. Please click to see the photos of … Continue reading →
Odaibana was the focus of this year’s Annual Hana Matsuri Exhibition, on April 7-8, at the Japanese Garden. In Odaibana, or “themed ikebana,” a word inspires a poem, which in turn inspires an arrangement. Every year, the Imperial Household chooses … Continue reading →
The Portland Ohara group kicked off our series of fall ikebana exhibitions in September at the Japanese Garden, followed by Ryusei Ha’s exhibition. After a two-year hiatus, the Chapter resumed the Annual Mum Show. Saturday’s rain and power outage did … Continue reading →