Enjoy a unique combination of nature and culture at O-Tsukimi or the Moonviewing Festival at the Portland Japanese Garden from 5:30–8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, September 25 and 26, and 6–8:30 p.m. Sunday, September 27.

Moonviewing guests can start the evening with a light vegetarian meal catered by Obon Shokudo, accompanied by a koto or shamisen performance in the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation Courtyard. Joto Sake and Japanese lager by Pfriem Family Brewers will also be served.

Stroll the lantern-lit garden. Along with O-Bon (The Spirit Festival), this is one of only two events each year in which the stone lanterns are illuminated. Relax on the Mount Hood Overlook and anticipate the moonrise with a cup of Jasmine Pearl Tea and an opportunity to compose haiku as shakuhachi (bamboo flute) music wafts through the air.

View a candle-lit tea ceremony in the Kashintei Tea House and enjoy a display of ikebana (traditional Japanese floral displays).

Cost is $75 for non-members, $60 for members. Portland Japanese Garden is located in Washington Park at 611 S.W. Kingston Avenue in Portland.

For more information, go to JapaneseGarden.org/PJG-Events.