On March 10, 2016, the City of Portland hosted a farewell reception in the atrium of the City Hall for Consul General Hiroshi Furusawa. Chapter 47’s farewell gift was an arrangement by Chapter President, Nana Bellerud, who used cherry blossoms … Continue reading →
2016 marks the 20th Annual Japanese New Year Celebration also known as Mochitsuki! Over the years, the event, (food, activities and entertainment) has varied, responding to changes in the venue, attendance and community participation. This year, on January 31, at … Continue reading →
“Tsunagu: Connecting to the Architecture of Kengo Kuma,” a month-long exhibition hosted by the Portland Japanese Garden in collaboration with the Center for Architecture will include an Ikebana arrangement, each week. Nana Bellerud, for Sogetsu, installed the first arrangement. … Continue reading →