Embrace the beauty of summer in the Garden as it transitions from spring into its lush and calming greenery.
Experience the delicious side of Japanese culture at Portland Japanese Garden’s second-ever Japanese Food Pop-Up! Explore a curated selection of ready-to-enjoy Japanese and Japan-inspired dishes, available for purchase, offered by a group of acclaimed local and regional culinary partners.
Whether you are craving the comforting flavors of street food or are eager to try something new, this event celebrates the rich diversity of Japanese cuisine and offers something for every taste. Enjoy your food surrounded by the Garden’s natural beauty and immerse yourself in the seasonal spirit of summer.
Participating food partners (Subject to change):
Kuze Fuku & Sons contemporary foods and beverages are made in Oregon by St.Cousair, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of a Nagano-based maker of gourmet cuisine in Japan. St.Cousair was founded by Ryozo Kuze in 1976 from a jar of apple jam that his wife, Mayumi made to serve guests at the ski lodge they were running in Nagano. Carrying on their parents’ legacy with the same passion, sons Ryota and Naoki created the Kuze Fuku & Sons brand to bring specialty traditional and modern Japanese food to the USA and to the world. St.Cousair Inc. has invested in a factory in Oregon to be closer to raw materials and to source fresher ingredients for our food products.
Oyatsupan Bakers has established itself as one of the country’s most authentic and beloved Japanese bakeries since opening its doors in 2016 in Beaverton, Oregon. While many people associate sushi, ramen, and tempura with Japanese cuisine, bread and pastries are also an integral part of the country’s food culture. At Oyatsupan Bakers, founder Hiroyuki Horie and his skilled team build upon this tradition by baking everything from scratch using Hiroyuki’s extensively researched recipes several times daily to ensure peak freshness and flavor.
Our very own Umami Café will be open during Savor Japan, offering a thoughtfully curated menu of beverages, snacks, and sweets to enjoy during your visit. We’re serving coffee – hot and cold brew – from our local partners at Portland Coffee Roasters, alongside our traditional tea offerings from Jugetsudo and a rotating selection of seasonal teas from Jasmine Pearl. Guests can also enjoy a wide variety of snacks and sweets from our partners at Behind the Museum Café, Oyatsupan Bakery, St. Honoré, and Yume Confections.
Portland Japanese Garden would like to thank James F. and Marion L. The Miller Foundation , Oregon Arts Commission, and Toshiba International Foundation for their support of arts and culture programming.
Select a day to purchase daily admission tickets for this event. You can purchase daily admission to the garden up to 10 days in advance.