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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.
The Healing Benefits of Visiting Japanese Gardens
Discover how Japanese Gardens can benefit your mental and physical health by connecting with nature.
Sep 7, 20232 min read
Promoting Peace in Our Community: NAJGA's Gardens for Peace
With August being international peace month, we want to highlight our upcoming event in association with NAJGA, Gardens for Peace.
Aug 27, 20232 min read
10 Japanese Garden Myths
Where are the cherry blossoms in the Garden? Where can I find your red bridge? You might be surprised to learn that a lot of what we think
Aug 11, 20234 min read
Tea Tours – An Introduction to Japanese Tea Culture
Get a taste (literally) of tea culture with our newest offering: Tea Tours, the perfect introduction to the art of Japanese tea.
Jul 28, 20233 min read
Building a Nobedan Pathway
Discover how our niwashi constructed a traditional nobedan pathway behind our tea house at the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix!
Jul 13, 20232 min read
Celebrating Tanabata at Home!
Celebrate Japan's Star festival with these fun activities that you can do at home with your family!
Jun 29, 20233 min read
Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2021/2022
Our latest Annual Report is here! Join us in reflecting on a year of new and exciting offerings at our Garden, along with continued growth o
Jun 19, 20231 min read
Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2020/2021
Our first Annual Report is here! Join us in reflecting on a year of unexpected growth, continuous cultural engagement, and lasting impact.
Jun 19, 20231 min read
The Plants Used in Our Garden: Why We Don't Have Cherry Blossoms
Does the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix have cherry blossoms? Find out what kind of plants are used in our Garden and why, here!
Jun 1, 20232 min read
Tobi Ishi - Winter 2021
Tobi Ishi (飛び石) means "stepping stones" in Japanese. In these seasonal newsletters, we share how we are stepping forward and progressing...
May 18, 20231 min read
Tobi Ishi - Summer 2021
Tobi Ishi (飛び石) means "stepping stones" in Japanese. In these seasonal newsletters, we share how we are stepping forward and progressing...
May 18, 20231 min read
Tobi Ishi - Winter 2020
Tobi Ishi (飛び石) means "stepping stones" in Japanese. In these seasonal newsletters, we share how we are stepping forward and progressing...
May 18, 20231 min read
Tobi Ishi - Autumn 2019
Tobi Ishi (飛び石) means "stepping stones" in Japanese. In these seasonal newsletters, we share how we are stepping forward and progressing...
May 18, 20231 min read
Tobi Ishi - Summer 2020
Tobi Ishi (飛び石) means "stepping stones" in Japanese. In these seasonal newsletters, we share how we are stepping forward and progressing...
May 18, 20231 min read
Tobi Ishi - Summer 2019
Tobi Ishi (飛び石) means "stepping stones" in Japanese. In these seasonal newsletters, we share how we are stepping forward and progressing...
May 18, 20231 min read
Enjoying a Japanese Garden
Visiting a Japanese Garden can be an enriching experience, but it's natural to wonder how to make the most of your time there. At our...
May 17, 20234 min read
Omotenashi & Kindness on Az Gives Day
Arizona Gives Day is fast approaching and we are looking forward to all of the excitement around this major fundraising campaign. This...
Mar 24, 20222 min read
The Kakitsubata - Irises in Japanese Culture & at RoHoEn
Here at the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix we have various types of iris and locations in the Garden, both land and water, and...
Mar 19, 20201 min read
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