Lecture | Japanese Gardens as Healing Spaces
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Lecture | Japanese Gardens as Healing Spaces

  • ALL AGES

Join us for an evening with Professor Kendall Brown as he redefines the meaning & role of Japanese gardens in the modern world!

By Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan

Date and time

Thursday, May 29 · 6:30 - 8pm EDT.

Location

Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan

1150 18th Street Northwest Suite 100 Washington, DC 20036

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
  • ALL AGES
  • Paid venue parking

This event is free and open to the public.

Doors open at 6:00 PM and the event starts at 6:30 PM.

Japanese Gardens as Healing Spaces

with Professor Kendall Brown

Presented by the Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan

Join us for an enlightening evening with Professor Kendall Brown, renowned author of Visionary Landscapes, as he redefines the meaning and role of Japanese gardens in the modern world. Once seen as static symbols of tradition, these gardens have evolved into dynamic, immersive environments—living works of art designed to engage the senses, stimulate the mind, and foster human connection. 

In this visually rich presentation, Professor Brown delves into how Japanese gardens have long served as places of multi-sensory pleasure and mental stimulation, offering the potential for personal transformation. He traces their dynamic evolution from tranquil retreats into powerful tools for social and personal change. Today, Japanese gardens are being reimagined internationally—in hospitals, substance abuse centers, and even prisons. From the Stroll for Well-Being Program at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Garden to the Therapeutic Horticulture Programs at the University of Florida, discover how landscape designers are creating spaces that heal, inspire, and unite. 

About the Speaker


Kendall Brown

Professor of Asian Art History, California State University Long Beach

Kendall Brown is emeritus Professor of Asian Art History at California State University Long Beach. He publishes actively in several areas of Japanese art and has organized exhibitions for several American museums, exploring topics from modern woodblock prints to Art Deco. He is a leading figure in the study of Japanese gardens in North America, having published three books on the topic. In 2011, he co-founded the North American Japanese Garden Association. 

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required for security purposes. Program begins at 6:30PM. Doors open 30 minutes prior. No admittance after 7:00 PM or once seating is full. Registered guests will be seated on a first come, first served basis. Please note that seating is limited and registration does not guarantee guests a seat

Frequently asked questions

Is there parking at the JICC?

There is street parking along 18th St NW and the surrounding area. Be sure to read the street parking signs carefully. There are also multiple parking garages on 18th Street NW and the surrounding area. Unfortunately, we are unable to validate these tickets.

Can I get to there by Metro?

The JICC is conveniently located in the Golden Triangle district. We are located near Farragut North on the Red line and Farragut West on the Orange, Silver, and Blue lines.

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Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan

The Japan Information & Culture Center (JICC) is a part of the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of Japan in Washington D.C. The JICC's goal is to promote better understanding of Japan and Japanese culture by providing a wide range of information and events to the American public.

 

We are located on the ground floor of 1150 18th St. in downtown Washington, D.C. Visitors to our center will enjoy the modern Japanese ambiance and the many events held in our facilities, which include a 130-seat auditorium.

 

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