I’ve enjoyed photographing today at the Portland Japanese Garden. The garden bills itself as the most beautiful Japanese garden outside of Japan. This may well be true, and it may even be more beautiful than some gardens that are in Japan.

Had this public garden been in Japan there would have been less cement on the paths and more stone work. Shoes would have needed to come off on fine wood floors. And likely there would have been more variety in food.

But all in all, a very nice taste of Japan without leaving North America. I look forward to posting more photos from the garden.