ASHLAND, Ore. – Yyou’ve probably wished upon a shooting star, or a penny thrown into a fountain, but have you ever wished on bamboo? It’s an annual occurrence in Japan. “Tanabata” or the Star Festival is celebrated on July 7. ...
ASHLAND, Ore. – It’s all about kids this weekend at Ashland’s Japanese Garden. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday there will be festivities to celebrate “Kodomo no Hi.” That’s a Japanese Holiday better known as “Children’s Day” and ...
ASHLAND, Ore.- The Ashland Japanese Garden’s one year anniversary is Sunday, October 22 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The celebration is being hosted by the Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission and Southern Oregon Japanese Association (SOJA). The event will ...
ASHLAND, Ore. – Ashland Parks and Recreation is focusing on addressing fund management after it was revealed the Japanese Gardens in Lithia Park went more than $300 thousand over budget. Originally budgeted for $1.3 million, the city says the Japanese ...
ASHLAND, Ore. – Ashland’s Japanese Garden in Lithia Park is now officially back open. October 22nd marked the over 100-year-old garden’s grand reopening. The new and improved garden now features a brand-new path in the garden, that takes visitors through ...