Other Japanese Gardens and Associations
In the U.S. and Canada
Bowdoin College Gardens of Japan
The Bowdoin Garden site features 29 different gardens. The site is primarily dedicated to the historic gardens of Kyoto and its environs, including Nara. In this updated version, they also included the Kenroku-en in Kanazawa as an example of the ambitious designs of the Tokugawa daimyo.
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
The garden was built on the campus of California State University Long Beach. It combines typical Japanese design within the context of its Southern California location. The founders, Earl and Loraine Miller wished to share their passion for the outdoors and the importance of education through self-development and health and wellness.
Located on the campus of University of British Columbia, it is known as one of the top five gardens outside japan. Dr. Inazo Nitobe (1862-1933) was an educator, statesman: agriculturalist and philosopher. Early in his life he expressed the desire to be a “bridge over the Pacific” and he devoted much of his life to promoting trust and understanding between the United States and Japan. The educational highlights cover the religions of from the eastern cultures. There is a large emphasis of all types of stone lanterns that were introduced to Japan by China and used often for tea.
The Portland Japanese Garden is a 5.5-acres and has been acclaimed to be one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan. This garden offers gardening wisdom by identifying the challenges as it continues to grow throughout the seasons along with the natural habitat. The emphasis on this garden promotes healing and cultural education though related exhibitions, Guest lectures offered by horticultural therapists and experts from Western and Eastern medical traditions has been a benefit to the community and it's visitors.
The Seiwa-en-garden within the Missouri Botanical garden in St. Louis covers over 14 acres and is the largest Japanese strolling garden in the United States. It includes a four-acre lake with four islands rising from it to form various Japanese images. Also, their are many waterfalls, streams and water-filled basins that accent this beautiful garden.
NAJGA - North American Japanese Garden Association
The North American Japanese Garden Association was established to promote the development of Japanese Gardens in North America for generations. NAJGA promotes information through professional development and training, public education, conferences, research and public relations. Emphasizing sustainability, horticulture, business and cultural arts highlights the social impact of Japanese Gardens in the United States and Canada.
