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Children’s Day

Celebrated on May 5th, this holiday is a celebration for the health of young boys and girls throughout Japan and the world.  Shofuso provides special group tours for young children and storytelling, traditional decorations, and crafts for visitors to enjoy!

 

Tanabata Star Festival

Observed on July 7th, Tanabata is a star festival originating from the legend of the star-crossed lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi.  Visit Shofuso to see traditional decorations and tie wishes to our bamboo trees.

 

Ikebana Exhibition

See Ikebana International Chapter 71’s fall exhibition of Japanese flower arrangements at Shofuso.

 

Oshogatsu

The Japanese New Year is perhaps the most important holiday in Japan.  Visit Shofuso to learn about traditional new year customs and decorations.

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