{"id":31204,"date":"2023-02-07T08:49:16","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T16:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/?page_id=31204"},"modified":"2024-03-13T08:29:57","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T15:29:57","slug":"international-exchange-forum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/japan-institute\/international-exchange-forum\/","title":{"rendered":"International Exchange Forum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The International Exchange Forum connects global communities for dialogue through exploring those ideals of Japanese culture which resonate in every culture around the world, including appreciation of fine craftsmanship, a deep personal connection to nature, and the search for internal and external peace. The Exchange Forum connects individuals and organizations around these shared interests. Together, participants build global relationships, exchange and explore ideas critical to modern life, evolve theory and practice in their respective fields, and collaborate to implement the ideals of Japanese gardens, arts, and culture in varied and meaningful ways for communities around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Japan Institute\u2019s peace programming is made possible through Robert and Deborah Zagunis<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Peace Symposia | &#8220;Peacemaking at the Intersection of Culture, Art, and Nature&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our international Peace Symposia series features partners and leaders from numerous cultural, intellectual, and diplomatic fields, coming together to discuss the evolving role of public spaces as the platform for peacebuilding and community engagement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W1F2UNXk0NU?si=tsZU1EQXslU0Dd2n\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highlights from the Peace Symposium in London in 2022, held at Guildhall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japan Institute has hosted Peace Symposia in <strong>Tokyo, Japan<\/strong>; <strong>London, England<\/strong>; <strong>New York, United States<\/strong>; <strong>Johannesburg, South Africa<\/strong>; and <strong>Cape Town, South Africa<\/strong>. A glimpse of each of these programs can be seen below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tokyo, Japan (September, 2022) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On September 21, 2022 the United Nations\u2019 International Day of Peace, Japan Institute of Portland Japanese Garden&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.japanesegarden.com\/2022\/09\/12\/tokyo-peace-symposium-press-release\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">held its inaugural Peace Symposium<\/a> in Tokyo, Japan. Hosted by the International House of Japan\u2019s Iwasaki Koyata Hall, the symposium explored how peacemaking can be accomplished at the intersection of culture, art, and nature, using Portland Japanese Garden as a case study when it comes to public spaces that have made transformative social impacts.&nbsp;Among the highlights of the day were remarks from Her Imperial Highness, Princess Tsuguko. Read more in &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2022\/12\/15\/tokyo-peace-symposium\/\">The Light and Hope of Peacemaking<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tokyo Peace Symposium Photo Slide Show<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1806148676  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-30210\" data-id=\"30210\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:524\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2022_09_21_TokyoPeaceSymposium_PhotoByKenKatsurayama-92.jpg\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Her Imperial Highness, Princess Tsuguko addressing attendees at the Tokyo Peace Symposium. Photo by Ken Katsurayama.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=2106103711  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31284\" data-id=\"31284\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:524\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2022_09_21_TokyoPeaceSymposium_PhotoByKenKatsurayama-42.jpg\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A welcome dddress by Chairman James Kondo, International House of Japan. Photo by Ken Katsurayama.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=834813768  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:524\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2022_09_21_TokyoPeaceSymposium_PhotoByKenKatsurayama-86.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31283\" data-id=\"31283\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20524%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22524%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22524%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Japan Institute and Portland Japanese Garden CEO Steve Bloom. Photo by Ken Katsurayama.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1185765486  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:524\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2022_09_21_TokyoPeaceSymposium_PhotoByKenKatsurayama-333.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31291\" data-id=\"31291\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20524%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22524%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22524%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Taro Kono, Minister for Digital Agency, Member of the House of Representatives. Photo by Ken Katsurayama.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=894243546  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:524\/q:mauto\/f:best\/id:a1c5217c967071f148212ec46f022b8a\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2022_09_21_TokyoPeaceSymposium_PhotoByKenKatsurayama-103.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31285\" data-id=\"31285\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20524%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22524%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22524%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Japan Institute and Portland Japanese Garden Chief Curator Sadafumi Uchiyama. Photo by Ken Katsurayama.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=316236844  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:524\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2022_09_21_TokyoPeaceSymposium_PhotoByKenKatsurayama-187.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31286\" data-id=\"31286\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20524%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22524%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22524%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Panelist Marc Peter Keane, garden designer and author,  at the Tokyo Peace Symposium. Photo by Ken Katsurayama.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1707582983  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:524\/q:mauto\/f:best\/id:eba1ded5915561bc5f145761dbf85fc2\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2022_09_21_TokyoPeaceSymposium_PhotoByKenKatsurayama-202.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31287\" data-id=\"31287\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20524%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22524%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22524%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Panelist Isoya Shinji, Professor Emeritus of Tokyo University of Agriculture. Photo by Ken Katsurayama.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=110552973  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:526\/q:mauto\/f:best\/id:8cd4fe826fae59742bc8f4d4a0b7173c\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2022_09_21_TokyoPeaceSymposium_PhotoByKenKatsurayama-509.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-30531\" data-id=\"30531\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20526%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Arlene Schnitzer Curator of Culture, Art, and Education at Japan Institute and Portland Japanese Garden Aki Nakanishi leads a panel discussion. Photo by Ken Katsurayama.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=355072177  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:526\/q:mauto\/f:best\/id:9099220b76cfe2ee1e2dea1c51a37d48\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2022_09_21_TokyoPeaceSymposium_PhotoByKenKatsurayama-485.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31288\" data-id=\"31288\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20526%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Panelist Mami Kataoka, Director, Mori Art Museum. Photo by Ken Katsurayama.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1886724588  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:526\/q:mauto\/f:best\/id:570ac70cff815bdef1467296a493932b\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2022_09_21_TokyoPeaceSymposium_PhotoByKenKatsurayama-491.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31289\" data-id=\"31289\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20526%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Panelist Shiro Wakui, Landscape Architect and Professor, Faculty of Environmental Studies, Tokyo City University. Photo by Ken Katsurayama.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1636585857  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:526\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2022_09_21_TokyoPeaceSymposium_PhotoByKenKatsurayama-472.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31290\" data-id=\"31290\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20526%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Panelist Junya Ishigami, CEO of Junya Ishigami + Associates. Photo by Ken Katsurayama.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=238242703  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2022_09_21_TokyoPeaceSymposium_PhotoByKenKatsurayama-270.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-29407\" data-id=\"29407\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Yumi Fuzuki reads her work, &#8216;Gathering the voices,&#8217; at Japan Institute&#8217;s Tokyo Peace Symposium. Photo by Ken Katurayama.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">London, England (December, 2022)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In December 2022, Japan Institute of Portland Japanese Garden took its international peace programming to the United Kingdom. These exciting endeavors included a gathering at the United States Embassy in London, a pine pruning and bamboo fence building workshop, <a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2022\/11\/21\/kew-peace-lantern\/\">a presentation of a masterfully handcrafted Peace Lantern to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew<\/a>, and a Peace Symposium at the auspicious trappings of Guildhall. Attendees heard a congratulatory address from Tokyo Governor, Yuriko Koike, and a keynote address given by Nobel Peace Center Director, Kjersti Fl\u00f8gstad.&nbsp;Learn more in &#8220;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/Nobel Peace Center and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Partner with Japan Institute for London Peace Symposium\">Nobel Peace Center and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Partner with Japan Institute for London Peace Symposium<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>London Peace Symposium Photo Slide Show<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=760731771  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:f48d66a4bbe5af7afe1dd11b00b27057\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/Guildhall-where-Japan-Institutes-2022-London-Peace-Symposium-was-held.-Photo-by-Hayley-Madden.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31053\" data-id=\"31053\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Guildhall, where the London Peace Symposium was held. Photo by Hayley Madden.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1923788533  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:525\/h:788\/q:mauto\/f:best\/id:b15f0c8b3b55297d6b5936a05e8518fc\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2022_12_06_LondonPeaceSymposium_PhotoByHayleyMadden-54.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31293\" data-id=\"31293\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20525%20788%22%20width%3D%22525%22%20height%3D%22788%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22525%22%20height%3D%22788%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Congratulatory address by Okazaki Yasuyuki, Minister for Public Diplomacy and Media Embassy of Japan in United Kingdom. Photo by Hayley Madden.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1824720878  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:602186f4af4f0e5becce36d3617a2127\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2022_12_06_LondonPeaceSymposium_PhotoByHayleyMadden-62.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31294\" data-id=\"31294\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Keynote speech by Kjersti Fl\u00f8gstad, Nobel Peace Center Director. Photo by Hayley Madden.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=996853064  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:7e9094fe7b68ca35ec72ef799ab1e887\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2022_12_06_LondonPeaceSymposium_PhotoByHayleyMadden-86.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31295\" data-id=\"31295\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Panelist Shiro Nakane, President, Nakane Garden Research and Landscape. Photo by Hayley Madden.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1609939544  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:525\/h:788\/q:mauto\/f:best\/id:b0cd21bf7066bc1f158f9ce702079071\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2022_12_06_LondonPeaceSymposium_PhotoByHayleyMadden-90.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31296\" data-id=\"31296\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20525%20788%22%20width%3D%22525%22%20height%3D%22788%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22525%22%20height%3D%22788%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Panelist Simon Kaner, Executive Director, Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures. Photo by Hayley Madden.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1927578196  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:525\/h:788\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2022_12_06_LondonPeaceSymposium_PhotoByHayleyMadden-171.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31298\" data-id=\"31298\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20525%20788%22%20width%3D%22525%22%20height%3D%22788%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22525%22%20height%3D%22788%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Panelist Kate Robertson, Co-Founder, One Young World. Photo by Hayley Madden.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=671038180  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2022_12_06_LondonPeaceSymposium_PhotoByHayleyMadden-45.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31299\" data-id=\"31299\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Panelist Richard Deverell, Director, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Photo by Hayley Madden.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=701046573  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:525\/h:788\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2022_12_06_LondonPeaceSymposium_PhotoByHayleyMadden-79.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31300\" data-id=\"31300\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20525%20788%22%20width%3D%22525%22%20height%3D%22788%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22525%22%20height%3D%22788%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Panelist Robert Ketchell, President, Japanese Garden Society of U.K. Photo by Hayley Madden.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=2110612683  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2022_12_06_LondonPeaceSymposium_PhotoByHayleyMadden-146.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31301\" data-id=\"31301\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Commissioned poetry reading by Victoria Adulkwei Bulley. Photo by Hayley Madden.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=793612463  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:525\/h:788\/q:mauto\/f:best\/id:49a52cc20fe6c1e18b0234c8cbb15038\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2022_12_06_LondonPeaceSymposium_PhotoByHayleyMadden-35-1.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31305\" data-id=\"31305\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20525%20788%22%20width%3D%22525%22%20height%3D%22788%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22525%22%20height%3D%22788%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Panel Moderator James Chau, Host of The China Current and WHO Goodwill Ambassador. Photo by Hayley Madden. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1772227153  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:85fa44503ef37652320118cf7daa05fb\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2022_12_06_LondonPeaceSymposium_PhotoByHayleyMadden-33-1.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31306\" data-id=\"31306\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Japan Institute and Portland Japanese Garden CEO Steve Bloom. Photo by Hayley Madden.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=2022881236  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2022_12_06_LondonPeaceSymposium_PhotoByHayleyMadden-40-1.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31307\" data-id=\"31307\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Portland Japanese Garden Board Member Robert Zagunis, with his wife Deborah Zagunis on the left. Photo by Hayley Madden.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New York, United States (September, 2023)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On September 21, the United Nations\u2019 International Day of Peace, <a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2023\/08\/31\/peace-symposium-new-york\/\">Japan Institute held its third Peace Symposium at Japan Society\u2019s headquarters <\/a>in New York, New York. Co-presented with Japan Society New York, this partnership underscored the organizations\u2019 shared belief in the power of cultural diplomacy \u2013 the act of sharing the unique gifts of a culture through arts, traditions, aspirations, and values. Attendees of the event heard from several global thought leaders, including a keynote speech from Caryl Stern, Chief Impact Officer, LionTree&nbsp;&amp; Former CEO, U.S. Fund for UNICEF. Read more in &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2023\/12\/08\/new-york-peace-symposium\/\">Japan Institute Holds Peace Symposium in New York.<\/a>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New York Peace Symposium Photo Slide Show<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=2008406286  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023_09_21_NewYorkPeaceSymposium_PhotobyJaneKratochvil_7.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"His Excellency, Ambassador Osamu Yamanaka, Deputy Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations speaks at Japan Institute's Peace Symposium.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-36814\" data-id=\"36814\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">His Excellency, Ambassador Osamu Yamanaka, Deputy Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations. Photo by Jane Kratochvil.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=2091289377  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023_09_21_NewYorkPeaceSymposium_PhotobyJaneKratochvil_44.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-36817\" data-id=\"36817\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Robert Lear, Senior International Producer, Global Arts Corps. Photo by Jane Kratochvil.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=57675611  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:2e79af7d9c4d3a5adc820f8e12974eef\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2023_09_21_NewYorkPeaceSymposium_PhotobyJaneKratochvil_27.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ayanna Behin speaks at Japan Institute's New York Peace Symposium.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-36815\" data-id=\"36815\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Ayanna Behin, Director of Training &amp; Conflict Consulting, New York Peace Institute. Photo by Jane Kratochvil.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1255287745  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:7270d3e3f80842e5368d6cb1985f06f8\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2023_09_21_NewYorkPeaceSymposium_PhotobyJaneKratochvil_38.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Christopher Willis speaks at Japan Institute's New York Peace Symposium.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-36816\" data-id=\"36816\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Christopher Willis, Chief Director of National Botanical Gardens, South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). Photo by Jane Kratochvil.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1724023538  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023_09_21_NewYorkPeaceSymposium_PhotobyJaneKratochvil_95.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hiroshi Senju speaks at Japan Institute's New York Peace Symposium.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-36813\" data-id=\"36813\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Hiroshi Senju, artist. Photo by Jane Kratochvil.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1686669836  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023_09_21_NewYorkPeaceSymposium_PhotobyJaneKratochvil_17.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Caryl Stern speaks at Japan Institute's New York Peace Symposium.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-36812\" data-id=\"36812\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Caryl Stern, Chief Impact Officer at LionTree &amp; Former CEO, UNICEF USA. Photo by Jane Kratochvil.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=698183270  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023_09_21_NewYorkPeaceSymposium_PhotobyJaneKratochvil_106.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Portland Japanese Garden CEO Steve Bloom speaking at Japan Society in New York.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-36811\" data-id=\"36811\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Portland Japanese Garden and Japan Institute CEO Steve Bloom welcomes attendees of Japan Institute&#8217;s Peace Symposium in New York. Photo by Jane Kratochvil.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=401507514  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2023_09_21_NewYorkPeaceSymposium_PhotobyJaneKratochvil_79.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Thomas Hill sitting in a chair on stage at Japan Institute's New York Peace Symposium.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-37979\" data-id=\"37979\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Thomas Hill, who serves as Clinical Professor and Director of the Peace Research and Education Program Center for Global Affairs, New York University. Photo by Jane Kratochvil.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1588452575  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2023_09_21_NewYorkPeaceSymposium_PhotobyJaneKratochvil_105.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Japan Institute staff and colleagues pose for a picture at the New York Peace Symposium.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-37978\" data-id=\"37978\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">At the New York Peace Symposium (left to right): Paula Esguerra, Joshua Walker, Caryl Stearns, and Steve Bloom. Photo by Jane Kratochvil.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=462043861  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2023_09_21_NewYorkPeaceSymposium_PhotobyJaneKratochvil_158.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Four poets who participated in the New York Peace Symposium held by Japan Institute standing together in a photo.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-37977\" data-id=\"37977\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Commissioned poet Nomi Stone (left) and 2023 Poetry for Peace Competition USA winners (left to right) Hana Widerman, Mayah Pico, and Yvanna Vien Tica. Photo by Jane Kratochvil.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa (November &amp; December, 2023)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japan Institute hosted <a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2023\/11\/21\/south-africa-peace-programming\/\">two Peace Symposia in South Africa<\/a> &#8211; in&nbsp;Cape Town on November 30th and and Johannesburg on December 4th. The Cape Town and Johannesburg Peace Symposia were done in collaboration with the Nobel Peace Center and over a dozen South African partner organizations and will honored the South Africa\u2019s Peace Prize laureates, Chief Albert Luthuli, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, President F.W. de Klerk, and President Nelson Mandela. The events featured keynote addresses, panel discussions, and commissioned poetry readings. Learn more about the highlights of these programs in &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2024\/02\/12\/south-africa\/\">Healing at the Individual Level To Achieve Lasting Peace: Japan Institute Brings Peace Programming to South Africa<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Video Message for South Africa Peace Symposia from Kjersti Fl\u00f8gstad, Nobel Peace Center Director<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iwzjv3TcmHs?si=3LX-9S0_OIG4dbXH\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>South Africa Peace Symposia Photo Slide Show<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1327892832  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:302afd3d8353a9f1e8dc6deadcf09c63\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2023_12_04_JohannesburgPeaceSymposium_PhotobyPaulaZapata-100.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-37848\" data-id=\"37848\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A scene from the Johannesburg Peace Symposium. Photo by Paula Zapata.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1891926496  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:643\/q:mauto\/f:best\/id:a4520909cc07b6855b78749304b47d0e\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/1-1.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-37829\" data-id=\"37829\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20643%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22643%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22643%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Justice Albie Sachs speaking to attendees at Japan Institute\u2019s Peace Symposium in South Africa. Photo by Paula Zapata.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=482412232  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:2a29d618adb9e93c613d0f1a598e4b06\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2023_12_04_JohannesburgPeaceSymposium_PhotobyPaulaZapata-90.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-37947\" data-id=\"37947\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">At the Johannesburg Peace Symposium, (l-r): Lungi Morrison, Ren\u00e9 Alicia Smith, Khanyisile Mbongwa, and Siphokazi Jonas. Photo by Paula Zapata.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1361821037  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:47a99fbbc13f805a1a5ca34b9789fb05\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2023_11_30_CapeTownPeaceSymposium_PhotobyPaulaZapata-28.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-37946\" data-id=\"37946\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Attendees at the Cape Town Peace Symposium.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=150286990  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:797b10a7a69377175a85fa3e1b0a09ee\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2023_12_04_JohannesburgPeaceSymposium_PhotobyPaulaZapata-115.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-37945\" data-id=\"37945\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">In Johannesburg, (l-r) Paula Esguerra, Ilvy Njiokiktjien, Nina Anderson, and Zinhle Mfaba. Photo by Paula Zapata.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1180724842  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2023_12_04_JohannesburgPeaceSymposiumUneditedJPG_PhotobyPaulaZapata-222-1.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-37944\" data-id=\"37944\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">In Johannesburg, Avril Joffe, leads a panel discussion among (l-r) Anne Burroughs, Marc Lubner, Lungi Morrison, and Aki Nakanishi. Photo by Paula Zapata.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1926427695  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:2b6bff09774ae5e8f8c382db4aab4a15\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2023_11_30_CapeTownPeaceSymposium_PhotobyPaulaZapata-162.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-37941\" data-id=\"37941\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">In Cape Town, Aki Nakanishi with Anne Burroughs, Crystal Orderson, and Lungi Morrison. Photo by Paula Zapata.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1906475945  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2023_11_30_CapeTownPeaceSymposium_PhotobyPaulaZapata-261.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-37942\" data-id=\"37942\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">In Cape Town, Crystal Orderson moderating a panel discussion with (l-r) Khanyisile Mbongwa, Sangoma, Nick Boraine, and Ilvy Njiokiktjien. Photo by Paula Zapata.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=95377080  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2023_12_04_JohannesburgPeaceSymposium_PhotobyPaulaZapata-84.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Siphokazi Jonas reciting a commissioned poem.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-37834\" data-id=\"37834\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Siphokazi Jonas, a multi-award-winning poet, playwright, actor, and producer based in Cape Town, South Africa, reciting a poem at the Johannesburg Peace Symposium.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=425192289  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:155ad7367d1ab73a232bb24a86b9d8b4\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/1-2.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-37833\" data-id=\"37833\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Students who participated in Arts for All, a collaborative art project sponsored by Japan Institute to correspond with the organization\u2019s Peace Programming in South Africa, alongside Special Advisor to Japan Institute\u2019s International Exchange Forum, Paula Esguerra (second from left). Photo by Paula Zapata.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1137620079  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:dfbb69d344727e1dffd03fc611f4bd75\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2023_11_30_CapeTownPeaceSymposium_PhotobyPaulaZapata-112.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lungi Morrison speaking at a podium in Cape Town.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-37832\" data-id=\"37832\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Lungi Morrison, Director of Institutional Advancement, Zeitz MOCAA. Photo by Paula Zapata.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=924456236  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:3c0af0537cf7b7468c3268b7f7f79ec1\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2023_11_30_CapeTownPeaceSymposium_PhotobyPaulaZapata-55.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Steve Bloom standing on a stage speaking to attendees of a peace symposium in Cape Town, South Africa.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-37830\" data-id=\"37830\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">CEO Steve Bloom speaking in Cape Town. Photo by Paula Zapata.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1545308984  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:f339fb94826083fde5b6a719c0c9dab5\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2023_11_30_CapeTownPeaceSymposium_PhotobyPaulaZapata-6.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-37831\" data-id=\"37831\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A scene from the Cape Town Peace Symposium. Photo by Paula Zapata.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1956996007  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:526\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A large group from Portland Japanese Garden and Japan Institute along with local partners in Johannesburg, South Africa after the 2 organizations planted a tree there.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-37828\" data-id=\"37828\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20526%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Japan Institute\u2019s contingency alongside members of the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens and larger community after planting a donated tree on the cultural institution\u2019s grounds in South Africa. Photo by Paula Zapata <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Peace Program Components<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond initiating dialogue through the Peace Symposia, Japan Institute aims to highlight the power of cultural diplomacy through additional program components &#8211; including poetry &amp; art, workshops, dedications symbolizing peace, international tours, and collaborations with international cultural institutions. Each Peace Symposia is slightly different, for the intention is to be able to customize the program components to be relevant to the culture and community of each special place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poetry for Peace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an art form, poetry is a powerful tool for peace-making. It can eloquently voice, encourage and inspire human aspirations, as well as provoke thought, emotion, and positive action. Japan Institute and Portland Japanese Garden\u2019s Peace Programming includes a poetry component &#8211; Poetry for Peace &#8211; a young person\u2019s poetry competition conducted in partnership with the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/poetrysociety.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Poetry Society of the U.K.<\/a>, a globally respected organization founded in 1909 that advances poetry through its publications, competitions, and collaborations with international organizations.  At the conclusion of the global Peace Symposia series, Japan Institute will publish a book featuring the poetry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Commissioned Poets:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2022\/10\/25\/gathering-the-voices\/\">Yumi Fuzuki &amp; Hiromitsu Koiso | Tokyo Peace Symposium<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2023\/02\/16\/victoria-adukwei-bulley\/\">Victoria Adukwei Bulley | London Peace Symposium<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2024\/03\/13\/nomi-stone-poetry\/\">Nomi Stone | New York Peace Symposium<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2024\/03\/13\/siphokazi-jonas-poetry\/\">Siphokazi Jonas | Cape Town &amp; Johannesburg Peace Symposium <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-opt-id=814204980  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:524\/q:mauto\/f:best\/id:0abb3b0b5759d84920505205422218cf\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2022_09_21_TokyoPeaceSymposium_PhotoByKenKatsurayama-264.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20524%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22524%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22524%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29406\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yumi Fuzuki reads her work, &#8216;Gathering the voices,&#8217; at Japan Institute&#8217;s Tokyo Peace Symposium in 2022. Photo by Ken Katurayama.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Peace Dedications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In September 2022,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2022\/12\/15\/tokyo-peace-symposium\/\">Japan Institute presented replicas of Portland Japanese Garden&#8217;s Peace Lantern*&nbsp;to the cities of Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Tokyo ahead of its Peace Symposium in Japan<\/a>. Then, in December of 2022, Japan Institute presented a Peace Lantern to The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in England. On December 5th, 2023, <a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2023\/12\/05\/johannesburg-tree-donation\/\">Japan Institute had the distinct honor of making an addition to the stunning grounds of the Johannesburg Botanical Garden: a&nbsp;<em>Celtis africana<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A planting of this tree or a gift of a lantern is an expression of hope and a message of peace, specifically located in publicly accessible spaces, to inspire those who come upon them to reflect on the ideals of peace and how they may carry it forward in their communities and the world around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*The Peace Lantern gift was inspired by a gesture in 1954 by Yokohama, Japan&#8217;s then-mayor, Ry\u014dz\u014d Hiranuma. In an effort to repair friendships in the aftermath of World War II, Hiranuma began gifting stone lanterns to different locations around the world to \u201ccast the light\u201d of peace.&nbsp; Portland was one the recipients. At first, the lantern was installed in the International Rose Test Garden and then finally in 1967, it was placed in Portland Japanese Garden&#8217;s Strolling Pond Garden. While its journey concluded more than 50 years ago, its significance has not waned. Rather, it inspired the generations that followed.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2023\/11\/02\/peace-lantern\/\">To read more about the Peace Lantern, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Peace Lantern Dedication Photo Slideshow:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=225319047  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:526\/q:mauto\/f:best\/id:327402a67accfa042a1b7c24308cd0a3\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/09_14_22_HiroshimaPeaceLantern_PhotoByToshiakiTakata_0M3A3458.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-30205\" data-id=\"30205\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20526%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Peace Lantern presentation in Hiroshima. Photo by Toshiaki Takata.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=2062827654  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:526\/q:mauto\/f:best\/id:3567fcad4da2a3a3f9f62a3e2d3a7e53\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/12-09_14_22_HiroshimaPeaceLantern_PhotoByToshiakiTakata_peacelantern3.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-28634\" data-id=\"28634\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20526%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The peace lantern presented to the City of Hiroshima. Photo by Toshiaki Takata.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=489391454  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:622\/q:mauto\/f:best\/id:11b0cfcb3c7c489616b2b84bd53a7ad9\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/11-09_14_22_HiroshimaPeaceLantern_PhotoByToshiakiTakata_peacelantern2.png\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-28633\" data-id=\"28633\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20622%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22622%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22622%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The peace lantern presented to the City of Hiroshima. Photo by Toshiaki Takata<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=2016739305  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:526\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16-09_14_22_HiroshimaPeaceLantern_PhotoByToshiakiTakata_DeputyMayor.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-28638\" data-id=\"28638\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20526%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Hiroshima Deputy Mayor Kenichi Susume. Photo by Toshiaki Takata<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1498157095  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:526\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/14-09_14_22_HiroshimaPeaceLantern_PhotoByToshiakiTakata_ConsulGeneral.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-28636\" data-id=\"28636\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20526%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Consul General Richard Mei (U.S. Consulate in Osaka-Kobe) Photo by Toshiaki Takata<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1353958615  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:526\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2022_09_16_NagasakiPeaceLantern_PhotoByYusukeKusano_006.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-30206\" data-id=\"30206\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20526%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Peace Lantern presentation in Nagasaki. Photo by Yusuke Kusano.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=701420725  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/07-2022_09_16_NagasakiPeaceLantern_PhotoByYusukeKusano_peacelantern.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-28645\" data-id=\"28645\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The peace lantern presented to the City of Nagasaki. Photo by Yusuke Kusano<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=929497543  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:c281e94fb6aed2f1a1b0fffc8aa0393b\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2022_09_21_TokyoPeaceLantern_PhotoByKenKatsurayama-58.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-30207\" data-id=\"30207\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Peace Lantern presentation in Tokyo. Photo by Ken Katsurayama<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1319450158  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:255e1fe6d3fe4142052d375b2bd4d278\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2022_09_21_TokyoPeaceLantern_PhotoByKenKatsurayama-79.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-29327\" data-id=\"29327\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A replica of the Peace Lantern in Portland Japanese Garden, donated to the International House of Japan in Tokyo. Photo by Ken Katsurayama.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1957522683  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/05-2022_09_16_NagasakiPeaceLantern_PhotoByYusukeKusano_MayorSteve.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-28643\" data-id=\"28643\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Nagasaki Mayor Tomihisa Taue &amp; Japan Institute &amp; Portland Japanese Garden CEO Steve Bloom at the presentation of the Peace Lantern to Nagasaki. Photo by Yusuke Kusano.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=445404742  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/02-2022_09_16_NagasakiPeaceLantern_PhotoByYusukeKusano_SteveBloom.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-28640\" data-id=\"28640\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Japan Institute &amp; Portland Japanese Garden CEO Steve Bloom. Photo by Yusuke Kusano<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=520085788  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:5ea3c78f7246429e9d893bca1469f864\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/The-Peace-Lantern-in-the-Japanese-Landscape-of-The-Royal-Botanic-Gardens-Kew.-Photo-by-Hayley-Madden.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31052\" data-id=\"31052\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Peace Lantern in the Japanese Landscape of The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Photo by Hayley Madden.jpg<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=287220097  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:5a8a177174411ce9ddd6df31a93ece47\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2022_12_08_KewPeaceLanternDedicationReception_PhotoByHayleyMadden-60.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31278\" data-id=\"31278\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Peace Lantern in the Japanese Landscape at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. L-R: Steve Bloom, Hirooki Ohashi, Richard Deverell. Photo by Hayley Madden.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=2062550720  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:cb5b9e629621a3a985f1148778ec0fac\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/Qhi9aAyg.jpeg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-28093\" data-id=\"28093\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Peace Lantern in Portland Japanese Garden&#8217;s Strolling Pond Garden.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Tours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The International Exchange Forum creates customized national and international travel programs for audiences to explore and contrast Japanese gardens, art, and culture with other similar and contrasting destinations around the world, as well as destinations and organizations that align with Japan Institute&#8217;s mission of <em>Inspiring Harmony &amp; Peace<\/em>. Through this exploration, individuals find renewal for themselves as well as opportunities to understand people from other cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-opt-id=242084366  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:553\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/PJG-Oslo-12-1.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20553%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22553%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22553%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31054\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Japan Institute staff and their patron tour outside the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Oslo, Norway Photo Slideshow<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Concurrent to its peace programming in London in December of 2023, Japan Institute hosted a patron tour including Portland Japanese Garden Board Members, donors, and partners to experience more programs and build the relationships that will help advance our mission of inspiring harmony and peace. At the conclusion of the London Peace Symposium, the patron tour continued to Oslo, Norway. There, both Japan Institute staff and their fellow travelers visited the Nobel Peace Center and attended events highlighted by the Nobel Peace Prize Award ceremony held on December 10. Below is a collection photos of the events and gatherings that took place in Norway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=215640432  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:80b878f67160467eec7ba5989bb02831\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/PJG-Oslo-2-5.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31073\" data-id=\"31073\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=587301797  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:591\/q:mauto\/f:best\/id:4c0aa85b98c641224ca2cf1187bdde40\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/IMG-4442.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31059\" data-id=\"31059\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20591%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22591%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22591%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=184432987  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:451\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/PJG-Oslo-4.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image 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class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=272216524  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:630\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/PJG-Oslo-15.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31065\" data-id=\"31065\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20630%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22630%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22630%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=602164337  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:591\/h:788\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-5.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31075\" data-id=\"31075\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20591%20788%22%20width%3D%22591%22%20height%3D%22788%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22591%22%20height%3D%22788%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=822060443  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:630\/h:788\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/PJG-Oslo-7.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31062\" data-id=\"31062\" 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class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1781527766  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:443\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_4894.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31058\" data-id=\"31058\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20443%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22443%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22443%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=307854860  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:424\/q:mauto\/f:best\/id:54b1390191c9bfbeedf061b254aa54e2\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/MicrosoftTeams-image-6.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31083\" data-id=\"31083\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20424%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22424%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22424%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=654493447  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:591\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG-4353.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31060\" data-id=\"31060\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20591%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22591%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22591%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collaborative Programs with International Cultural Organizations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Global relationships continue to reveal new opportunities for discussion and collaboration on initiatives important to varied communities around the world. These projects are some of the first collaborative efforts: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Partnerships with highly lauded institutions such as Nobel Peace Center and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, to bring Japan Institute&#8217;s programs to Portland, London, Johannesburg, and South Africa. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sister-institution relationships modeled on the established collaborations between Portland Japanese Garden and Taizo-in (Kyoto), International House of Japan (Tokyo), and Keihanna Garden (Kyoto).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ongoing Living Traditions webinar series in conjunction with the Government of Japan and Japan Society, exploring the influence of centuries-old traditions on many of today&#8217;s most popular trends. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaboration with Japan\u2019s Ministry of Culture, Garden Society of Japan, North American Japanese Garden Association, and others to achieve UNESCO designation of intangible world heritage for Japanese garden art form \u2013 2016 through 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, the International Exchange Forum is working to create global connections among gardens and Japanese cultural organizations with plans to host these conferences in future years, including the Inaugural Great Gardens of the World Leadership Forum in Portland, Oregon in July 2026 (tentative).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-opt-id=1427555505  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:f9fb1d221573b88ef86b844b191db369\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/Peace-Symposium-keynote-speaker-Kjersti-Flogstad-Nobel-Peace-Center-Director.-Photo-by-Hayley-Madden.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31050\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">London Peace Symposium keynote speaker Kjersti Fl\u00f8gstad, Nobel Peace Center Director. Photo by Hayley Madden.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1264433607  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/id:cf774d76e0f4c941352186d9b01b2bb3\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2022_12_05_USEmbassyinLondonReception_PhotoByHayleyMadden-21.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34011\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A reception at the U.S. Embassy in London, hosted by Japan Institute and Portland Japanese Garden. Photo by Hayley Madden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-opt-id=1392904809  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:a121f2f1bc9c4d1c8c081865ddc874bc\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/kew-pjg-2022-12.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28365\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Portland Japanese Gardena and Japan Institute CEO Steve Bloom (l) in conversation with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Director Richard Deverell during <a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2022\/08\/29\/richard-deverell-lecture-pam\/\">a lecture held at Portland Art Museum<\/a> in July, 2022. Photo by Jonathan Ley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-opt-id=1656989090  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:2e19ad76ee8a0d49da21a87a3fa5750f\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2024_02_03_LivingTraditions-AllSelects-PhotoByArthurHitchcock-58.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20525%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22525%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38083\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The atrium at the offices of Wieden + Kennedy, where the <a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2024\/02\/27\/living-traditions-2024\/\">Portland installment of Living Traditions<\/a> was hosted in January, 2024. 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