Mossy, refreshing, tranquil, watery and green. That’s what I remember about my visit to the Portland Japanese Garden in Oregon. It’s been a few years since I walked through the garden, but I still feel peaceful when I remember it.

The Portland Japanese Garden was included in 1001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die, edited by Rae Spencer-Jones. That honor may not seem flattering until you realize those 1001 gardens are located all around the world.
The 5.5 acre garden is owned by the Japanese Garden Society of Oregon. It opened to the public in 1967 and has been praised as …read more