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Expand your garden knowledge through our bulletin! Learn about Japanese garden design, Japanese culture, arts, and beyond, or stay up to date on the latest projects at the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix.
Time in the Tea House: Arizona Highways Learns about Japanese Tea Culture at the Garden
As part of Arizona Highways' feature on the Japanese Friendship Garden, tea instructor Eiko Matsuura invites guests inside Musoan, our traditional tea house and the quiet heart of the Garden. In this video, Eiko offers an introduction to how tea is prepared, paired, and appreciated in Japanese culture. Exploring three distinct varieties, she shares the stories and traditions woven into each cup, tracing the history of tea culture in Japan and the intentionality that shapes ev
6 days ago1 min read
Shinrin‑yoku: Arizona Highways Features Forest Bathing at the Japanese Friendship Garden
As part of Arizona Highways’ feature on the Japanese Friendship Garden, host Robin Sewell took a step on the Garden’s paths for an intimate look at Shinrin‑yoku, the Japanese practice of forest bathing.
May 71 min read
A Japanese Garden in the Desert: Arizona Highways Explores Our Sustainable Oasis
Robin Sewell of Arizona Highways visited the Japanese Friendship Garden to speak with Executive Director Ben Schrepf to learn what makes it unique. “The concepts of Japanese Gardens are consistent no matter what climate you’re in. That translates to the Sonoran Desert the same as it would in Japan,” explains Schrepf. Watch the video to learn more about how the Garden was conceived, built, and maintained to thrive in our desert climate, then plan your visit to experience it f
Apr 281 min read
Gardener Clothes 作業服
The clothing of the niwashi balance protection, comfort, and precision, reflecting centuries of tradition in Japanese gardening craftsmanship.
Oct 7, 20254 min read
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