Ikebana Workshops and Demonstrations
Ikebana Workshops and Demonstrations Join practitioners from Ikebana International during Sakura Weekend at the 2024 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, and try your hand at the traditional Japanese art form of ikebana, or flower arranging. Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia, in partnership with Ikebana International Chapter 71, will host two
Tea Ceremony Activities
Tea Ceremony Activities Join practitioners from Urasenke Philadelphia during Sakura Weekend at the 2024 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival for a unique Japanese matcha tea experience. Unlike the traditional, hour-long tea ceremony demonstrations held at various times of the year at the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center, this special “Matcha in the
Penn Campus Activities
University of Pennsylvania Campus Activities Distinguished East Asia Lecture—Talk-Story Leadership: On Global Asias And Taboo Subjects Tuesday, April 9, 2024 5:15–6:45pm Claudia Cohen Hall 402 249 S 36th St, Philadelphia, PA / Google Maps >> A presentation by Christine R. Yano, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Hawai`i, suggests
Youth Rebellion in Japanese Cinema
Youth Rebellion in Japanese Cinema Youth Rebellion is a universally relatable concept that teenagers and adolescents throughout the world experience. While varied in how it manifests across countries and time periods, rebellion is a rite of passage in both the United States and Japan. In partnership with Lightbox Film Center,
Sushi-making Classes and Contests
Sushi Classes and Contests As part of the 2024 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, sign up for a unique opportunity to learn one of Japan’s most famous culinary art forms with Madame Saito, Philadelphia’s Queen of Sushi! Sign up today and complete a class to be eligible for the 18th Annual
Sakura Weekend – Sunday
Sakura Weekend, the centerpiece program of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, is a two-day event held each year at the Horticulture Center and Centennial Arboretum in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park. Celebrate traditional and contemporary Japanese culture under the cherry blossom trees during this free and public, family-friendly event, featuring live music,
Sakura Weekend – Saturday
Sakura Weekend, the centerpiece program of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, is a two-day event held each year at the Horticulture Center and Centennial Arboretum in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park. Celebrate traditional and contemporary Japanese culture under the cherry blossom trees during this free and public, family-friendly event, featuring live music,
Insider Tours at the Philadelphia Museum of Art — Hanami
In advance of Sakura Weekend during the 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival and to kick off our yearly spring membership appeal, we’re bringing back a beloved program exclusively for Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP) members. Join us on April 10, 2024, for an Insider Tour at the Philadelphia Museum