JASGP Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary at Sail4th 250
JASGP was invited to a reception aboard the JS KASHIMA, hosted by the JMSDF and the Consulate General of Japan in New York. The event was part of Japan’s commemorative activities celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. On July 4th the JS KASHIMA took part in the US Navy’s Seventh International Naval
Happy Children’s Day!
Children’s Day, traditionally celebrated on May 5th in Japan, is a national holiday honoring children and expressing hope for their happy, healthy future. We would like to thank everyone that came out to celebrate Children’s Day with us at Shofuso! A special thanks to all of the staff, volunteers, and
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
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. Families arrived still
Jusan-ya(十三夜): The Beauty of the “Non-Full” Moon
As we prepare for our moon-viewing party on October 19th (click here for the ticket), I’d like to share a bit about a special moon tradition in Japan called Jusan-ya—the “Thirteenth Night.” While many cultures celebrate the full moon, Japan is unique in also appreciating a “non-full” moon, and I
Behind the Scenes of Mrs. Kishida’s Visit: A Bomb Detection Dog in Socks!
Last Saturday, Shofuso welcomed a very special visitor—Mrs. Yuko Kishida, wife of Japan’s Prime Minister. While the spotlight was on her, the behind-the-scenes work was just as captivating, including an unexpected star: a police bomb detection dog… in socks! Yes, you read that right. Because Shofuso is a traditional Japanese
JASGP’s Philadelphia Museum of Art Visit: Tour of “Yoshitoshi: Spirit and Spectacle”
The Philadelphia Museum of Art extended an invitation to the JASGP for a tour of “Yoshitoshi: Spirit and Spectacle.” JASGP had the privilege of being lead through the exhibition by curator Shelley Langdale. The exhibition, which draws on the PMA’s collection of Japanese art, features 60 works by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
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