Ouchigohan! – Nikujaga
This Japanese nikomi, a meat and vegetable stew, combines sweet and savory flavors with a classic method of cooking down the liquid until it permeates the ingredients. A comfort dish of home and kyushoku (school lunch) is easy to make and will become a favorite in your house. Pair it
(SOLD-OUT) Sanshin Concert at Shofuso: A Night of Shimauta with Marin Naruse
Join us at Shofuso for a night of Shamisen, or more specifically Sanshin (snake-skinned shamisen originally from Okinawa) performed by Marin Naruse, an Asian Cultural Council grant recipient from the Amami islands of Kagoshima prefecture. On her tour of the east coast Marin is stopping for one night only at
Ouchigohan! – Sanshoku Gohan
Sanshoku Gohan is a meal in a bowl. It also makes a perfect bento box lunch! Three (san) different color toppings: seasoned meat (or tofu), scrambled egg, and a green veggie are set on top of hot rice (gohan) for a blend of classic Japanese flavors. Traditionally made with ground
(SOLD-OUT) Japanese “Thick” Tea Ceremony: Princeton Chanoyu Group
Experience a formal “thick tea” ceremony, led by practitioners who follow the Omotesenke style. The demonstration will be conducted in an autumn/winter setting tea house, using Ro (sunken hearth) to prepare hot water. Please note that Koicha (thick tea) has a smooth, thicker and more intense flavor than Usucha (thin
(SOLD-OUT) Japanese “Thick” Tea Ceremony: Princeton Chanoyu Group
Experience a formal “thick tea” ceremony, led by practitioners who follow the Omotesenke style. The demonstration will be conducted in an autumn/winter setting tea house, using Ro (sunken hearth) to prepare hot water. Please note that Koicha (thick tea) has a smooth, thicker and more intense flavor than Usucha (thin
Bon Odori Dance Practice
During Obon, festival-goers perform folk dances called bon odori. These folk dances began as a Buddhist practice, but have become secularized and are now associated with the Japanese summer festival season. Learn about the history of bon dance – and practice for the Obon Festival – on Saturday, July 29 &
Ouchigohan! – Dorayaki
The July edition of the family-friendly online Japanese cooking class おうちごはん！Ouchigohan! – Japanese Home Cooking will feature a classic Japanese confection — dorayaki (どら焼き)! Dorayaki sandwiches anko (餡子) red bean paste between two castella pancakes for the perfect on-the-go snack or light dessert. The treat is notably a confection of
Taiko Workshop – Repertoire Class
Develop your Taiko skills in the shadow of Shofuso’s historic 17th century architecture while enjoying the serenity and beauty of Philadelphia’s West Fairmount Park! Throughout the 2023 season, taiko instructor Mac Evans will be teaching weekly taiko lessons offering two sessions each Saturday (NO CLASS on June 17 & July
Taiko Workshop – Repertoire Class
Develop your Taiko skills in the shadow of Shofuso’s historic 17th century architecture while enjoying the serenity and beauty of Philadelphia’s West Fairmount Park! Throughout the 2023 season, taiko instructor Mac Evans will be teaching weekly taiko lessons offering two sessions each Saturday (NO CLASS on June 17 & July
Taiko Workshop – Repertoire Class
Develop your Taiko skills in the shadow of Shofuso’s historic 17th century architecture while enjoying the serenity and beauty of Philadelphia’s West Fairmount Park! Throughout the 2023 season, taiko instructor Mac Evans will be teaching weekly taiko lessons offering two sessions each Saturday (NO CLASS on June 17 & July