Haru Matsuri (Spring Festival)
Join Maido! for a taste of Japan at their annual Haru Matsuri (Spring Festival). As the cherry blossoms bloom and spring fills the air, celebrate this beautiful time of year with free samples of delicious Japanese food and snacks. Don’t miss it!
Nodate Tea Ceremony
Unlike typical tea ceremonies, the nodate style is done in open air, incorporating natural scenery into the ritual. This special tea will be held on the veranda at Shofuso under the weeping cherry tree. Drink a bowl of matcha green tea and taste a seasonal sweet. Space is limited and
Sakura Sunday 2018
Celebrate traditional and contemporary Japan under the cherry blossoms in Fairmount Park. Sakura Sunday is an all-day celebration of Japanese culture, from live music, dance, and martial arts performances to fashion shows, arts and crafts, karaoke, and much more. Sakura Sunday is held at West Fairmount Park’s Horticulture Center, home
Film: Tenshin (2013)
Tenshin is the story of the 19th-century artist and scholar, Kakuzo Okakura. An influential Meiji era figure, Okakura, struggled to bring Japanese and Asian artistic sensibilities into the broader world. Starring Ken Aoki, Shido Nakamura, and Naoto Takenaka, this biopic tells an exciting tale of Japanese art and culture in
Amateur Sushi Making Contest
Do you think you have what it takes to make Philadelphia’s best original sushi creation? If so, sign up today. Place in the top three and you’ll receive a prize from Philadelphia sushi royalty. Observers can sample appetizers and sushi. Hosted by Madame Saito, Philadelphia’s Queen of Sushi.
Suminagashi Paper Marbling
Suminagashi, Japanese-style paper marbling, is created by floating ink on water. On Sunday, April 8th, visit the Rikumo Concept store for a special workshop to make your own prints! Led by Rikumo’s friendly staff, you’ll learn how to transform a simple piece of white paper into a vibrant and colorful
Sake Garden at Shofuso
The Sake Garden, a pop-up beer garden presented by Parks on Tap, is Philadelphia’s take on the Japanese tradition of cherry blossom picnics. Enjoy beer, cocktails, and Asian fusion fare beneath the trees in Fairmount Park. For all hours, visit subarucherryblossom.org/sakegarden.
Sakura Week at Shofuso
Take in the splendor of the cherry blossoms at one of the top-ranked Japanese gardens in North America. In addition to the spectacular scenery and 17th-century-style Japanese house, Sakura Week will feature daily demonstrations, highlighting a different element of Japanese culture each day. Come out to experience tea, taiko, gardening,
Sushi Making Classes
Learn Japan’s most famous culinary art form with Philadelphia’s Queen of Sushi, Madame Saito. Whether you plan to compete in the Amateur Sushi Competition or just wow your friends and family at home, these classes are the first step on the road to maki mastery. Complete a class to be
JASGP Annual Meeting
Join the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia for our 5th Annual Meeting, commemorating 60 years of Shofuso, the historic Japanese house and garden in West Fairmount Park. Annual report and awards presentations, networking, and a reception with art, business, and cultural community leaders.