Did you know that Grand Forks, North Dakota has a sister city in Japan? Thanks to their sister city, they now have the only Japanese garden in the whole state. Visit this pleasant park and see the neat things sent all the way over from the small island country and you’ll find it’s one of ND’s hidden gems.

When you visit the Sertoma Park in Grand Forks, North Dakota, you can enjoy not only the playground, trails, and sights of the park but a beautiful Japanese garden as well.
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The garden is a gift and symbol of Grand Forks' sister city, Awano Town, Japan. The large black stone gives information about this partnership.
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Awano Town sent Grand Forks these beautiful, ornate stone lanterns that decorate the garden. They bring a piece of Japan all the way to North Dakota.
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Along with the stone lanterns, there are also cairns and other little details to the garden that make it special.
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A quiet walk through the garden and park might be just what you need to relax and clear your mind. Walk over the creek that's part of the park on a footbridge and enjoy watching the ducks and other creatures that call it home.
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Depending on what time of the year you visit, you might also be treated to the sight of beautiful, bright pink blossoms on some of the trees. How gorgeous!
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The Japanese garden is a special part of North Dakota and having it be from an actual Japanese city makes it all the more fascinating and beautiful. It's worth a visit even if just for a quiet stroll in the park.
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Find more information on this park by visiting this website.

You can find a little piece of Japan here in Grand Forks, but did you know that you can also find a little piece of the Mt. Rushmore area from our neighbor state here in North Dakota? Discover more about this unusual presidential statue here.

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