Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB

Witness the serenity of the bonsai tree. In this video created by Cal State University Long Beach student, Travis Nagaoka, learn about our Bonsai collection made possible by a generous donation from David Butch Frattalone, who was a CSULB Alumni and professor of Horticulture at Long Beach City College. https://youtu.be/5VYng4higaI #CSULB #bonsaitree #japanesegarden

On July 7th, Japan is full of decorations for #tanabata star festival, when deities Orihime & Hikoboshi meet in the night sky on the seventh day of the seventh lunar moon. People celebrate by writing wishes on tanzaku paper strips and hanging them on bamboo. What are your wishes?

The Japanese Garden is still closed until further notice. We thank you for your patience while we make plans to reopen. Until we can be together again, we will share scenes of summer from the garden and will keep you updated on our activities.

Who said coloring is just for kids? Everyone can get in on the coloring action with these color book sheets: https://bit.ly/3bcK0Di Download, print, and color your favorite coloring sheet. Then share it on social media, and remember to tag us!

It’s #ChildrensDay (Kodomo no Hi) in Japan so we are celebrating our little ones today! In past years, the Japanese Garden has done koi fish art projects, flown koi nobori, explored koi culture, and displayed Boy’s Day dolls to commemorate the children. Koi swim upstream, and can even leap out of the water and notoriously over waterfalls. On May 5th, koi symbolize parent’s hopes for their boys to be determined and strong. On Children’s Day, the hope is for all children to be happy.

Happy #EarthDay! Even though the Japanese Garden is closed right now, the CHHS garden staff are still hard at work maintaining birch trees, shaping shrubbery, and feeding the koi fish. The staff is also committed to sustainability efforts. For example, we recently planted drought-tolerant black birch trees. While we can’t visit in person right now, these photos offer some virtual serenity.

The Japanese Garden will be closed due to rain Thursday March 12, 2020 and Friday March 13, 2020. Thank you for your understanding. #SafetyFirst #GardenShowers

Fold an origami frog and play the Lilypad Leap game at the Japanese Garden this Sunday. Frogs will be provided for origami beginners so everyone can participate! #FroggyFriends #FoldingFun

The Peach Blossom Festival was a hit with attendees. Koi fish creations featuring temari string balls, bingo, otedama bean bag play and everyday Japanese seasonal items complimented our deluxe display in the tea house ... and of course the beautiful garden itself! Come see the hinadan of gorgeous dolls this week in the tea house before they go away for the year. #FamilyFun #HinaMatsuri

The Garden is closed due to rain. Our origami event will not take place today. Also, if you have a wedding tour today, please plan to reschedule. #SeeYouNextTime

RAIN alert - The Garden will close in a steady rain, please plan accordingly. Fold your love into origami hearts with your friends, family, and Garden staff this Sunday as we celebrate Valentines Day! This event is free with your Garden membership and included with the price of admission for general visitors, just remember to pay to park in Lot G4.... #ValentinesDay #SundayFun

We are having a wonderful day at the most peaceful place in town, are you? Today’s cool weather is the perfect accessory to the Garden’s calming atmosphere. Stroll around the pond, color in your own koi art activity, or simply gaze upon the blooming camellia and magnolias. #GardenGlimpses #Camellia #Magnolia

Join us in the Garden for our second Sunday Fun day featuring New Year activities. Year of the Mouse themed scrolls, koi art activities, and displays dressed in classic New Years symbols. This event is included with your membership or included with the price e of your admission. Remember to pay to park in lot G4. #YearoftheNezumi #NewYearCelebration #SundayFun

CSULB students, did you know that five minutes in the Garden could combat your scholarly stress? Enjoy your free admission, stroll through the green landscape, or even create your own koi art activity. Best of luck for the spring semester! #GOBEACH #StudentSuccess #ForestBathing

Starting 2020 out right with art and games at the Japanese Garden today, January 26th and next Sunday, February 2nd ... join us! #NewYearCelebration #YearoftheNezumi