Crazy for Koi: Dive into the Origins of Japan’s Living Artworks | Tokyo Weekender
From ancient stories of strength to celebrity ownership, the world of Japanese koi fish is steeped in both spirituality and perseverance.| Tokyo Weekender
From ancient stories of strength to celebrity ownership, the world of Japanese koi fish is steeped in both spirituality and perseverance.| Tokyo Weekender
While the number of overseas nishikigoi enthusiasts is growing rapidly, there are concerns that demand for, and recognition of, this unique fish within Japan is declining. There are calls for the nishikigoi to be made Japan’s national fish to rekindle interest in the species.| nippon.com
Brightly colored nishikigoi are often referred to as “living art.” Once farmed in the mountain valleys of Niigata’s Chūetsu region as a source of food, the colorful carp are now one of the world’s most sought-after ornamental fish.| nippon.com
Nishikigoi, have grown to symbolize Japan’s beauty & serenity worldwide. Learn about it’s humble beginnings & the meaning of koi here.| Kodama Koi Farm
Koi, (Cyprinus carpio), any of more than 100 ornamental varieties of carp that are best known for their colourful body patterning and are kept as pets in indoor and outdoor freshwater ponds throughout the world. Koi were raised initially as food fishes in China and Japan. However, they also serve| Encyclopedia Britannica
Kodomo no Hi, also called Children’s Day, is commemorated each year in Japan on May 5th to celebrate the growth and good fortune of children. Portland Japanese Garden’s celebration of the festival will feature a range of family-friendly activities.| Portland Japanese Garden
Because of the careful and diligent maintenance of its grounds by generations of gardeners, facilities technicians, volunteers, and more, Portland Japanese Garden appears as though it has been perched atop the West Hills for as long as Washington Park has existed. It may be surprising to know that the site it sits on today was once the old location of the Portland Zoo, now known as the Oregon Zoo.| Portland Japanese Garden
The Japanese have long praised koi (carp) as “the king of river fish.” In Japanese, koi is a homonym for another word that means "affection" or "love"; koi are therefore symbols of love and friendship in Japan.| Portland Japanese Garden
The largest garden, the Strolling Pond Garden consists of Upper and Lower Ponds connected by a flowing stream and features the iconic Moon Bridge.| Portland Japanese Garden
Curator Emeritus Sadafumi (Sada) Uchiyama is Curator Emeritus of Portland Japanese Garden. Before his retirement, Uchiyama served as Chief Curator from 2021 to 2023. Uchiyama had served as Garden Curator of Portland Japanese Garden from 2008 to 2021, during which time he helped to create and integrate the Cultural Crossing Expansion Project. Uchiyama also served ...| Portland Japanese Garden
Portland Japanese Garden was still nonetheless among the many local organizations and attractions that was impacted by the January 2024 ice storm.| Portland Japanese Garden
Stephen D. Bloom has been CEO of Portland Japanese Garden since 2005 and guided the establishment of Japan Institute in 2022, of which he is also CEO.| Portland Japanese Garden
