CANCELLED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER FORECAST.
There is severe weather forecasted for Saturday, with high winds and potential flooding. Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our visitors and staff, the Otsukimi event has been cancelled. If you have already purchased tickets you will receive a full refund. Thank you for your understanding.
Saturday, September 26
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
JASGP Members $60 | Non-Members $70
Enjoy an intimate Otsukimi moon-viewing party at Shofuso!
Otsukimi (moon-viewing) is a Japanese holiday that celebrates the harvest moon and is usually observed in September and October. Join us after hours to watch the moon rise over Shofuso’s pond.
Entertainment, sushi and refreshments will be included. Festive/cocktail attire is requested.
- Shakuhachi performance by Dr. Nora Nohraku Suggs
- Koto performance by Mirai Yasuyama
- Tea by Urasenke Tea School
- Sake Tasting
- Dango Rolling Demonstration
- Chochin Lantern Making
- Hanafuda Card Games
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- Otsukimi decorations
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- Dango
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- Shofuso
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- Traditional Otsukimi Celebration
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- Shakuhachi Performance by Nora Nohraku Suggs
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- Koto Performance by Mirai Yasuyama
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- Make and Decorate your own Chochin Lantern
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- Hanafuda Card Games
Your donation helps to support Japanese arts, business, and cultural programs in Philadelphia including the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, lectures and workshops, preservation of Shofuso, and much more.
