Media Alert – 2026 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival Kick-off Ceremony at Shofuso
Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia Celebrates 2026 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival with Kick-off Ceremony at Shofuso Japanese Tea House and Gardens Media Kick-off Celebrates Sakura Weekend, March 28th & 29th at Fairmount Park Horticulture Center and Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center WHAT: Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (“JASGP”) will host a press
2026 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia Will Take Place on Saturday, March 28th & Sunday, March 29th, 2026 The Annual Spring Celebration Hosted by the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia and Subaru of America, Inc. Will Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Japan’s Gift of
Recognition Ceremony for Honorary Consuls of Japan in Philadelphia
On February 10, we were honored to take part in a Recognition Ceremony hosted by Ambassador Satoshi Katahira for Mr. Dennis Morikawa, outgoing Honorary Consul of Japan in Philadelphia, in celebration of his 26-year legacy of service, and to welcome his successor Mr. Patrick Dailey. Both Dennis and Pat are founding
JASGP 2nd Annual Life Sciences Dialogue: Innovation and Breakthroughs
In partnership with Thomas Jefferson University’s Jefferson Japan Center and the City of Kobe, JASGP hosted their 2nd Annual Life Sciences Dialogue. This event was an exploration of “Innovation & Breakthroughs,” presented as a Japan Currents program. Speakers from Japan and the US explored how Japanese life science and health tech
Aki Matsuri Photo Gallery
JASGP would like to thank everyone for making Aki Matsuri Fall Festival such a big success! These local festivals in Japan are a way for the community to come together and celebrate, and we are thankful that so many of you came out to have fun with us at our
In Loving Memory of Theresa “Terry” Yoshida Sherwin
The community of the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia greatly mourns the passing of Terry Yoshida Sherwin. She was admired and beloved for her gentle manner and caring ways as an inspiring educator and leader. Having started the practice of tea (chado) over 30 years ago, in 2018 she
Calligraphy Unveiling at Independence Visitor’s Center May 13th, 2025
JASGP, in partnership with Independence Visitor Center held a special ceremony for the unveiling of a calligraphy masterpiece donated by Master Ebihara Rogen. It was held as part of the month-long celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. The calligraphy is now on permanent display at the Independence
In Remembrance of Keijiroh Yama-guchi
Keijiroh Yama-guchi was a force in Philadelphia’s tea practice community for more than a decade. He not only studied tea but also taught tea and Japanese culture assiduously from the time that he joined the Chado Urasenke Tankokai of Greater Philadelphia. He eventually became a board member and traveled to
Japanese Holiday Traditions Come to Fairmount Park
A taste of the Holidays in Japan came to Lemon Hill Mansion in Fairmount Park on Dec. 8th, 2024, as part of the Holidays in the Park event. We were happy to see so many of you come out to learn about Japanese holiday traditions with us. The day was
Explore the Mysterious World of Yokai! （妖怪）
What is Yokai? （妖怪） Yokai are supernatural beings that often emerge from the spirits of objects or animals. They are not just frightening—they can also be quirky, funny, and even cute, as seen in the popular animes Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro（ゲゲゲの鬼太郎）or Yokai Watch. Yokai reminds us to nurture and appreciate
