Pay What You Wish Day with Wawa Welcome America
As part of this year’s Wawa Welcome America celebration, pay a visit to Shofuso Japanese House and Gardens in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia! Visitors are invited to tour the house and feed the koi fish that swim in a pond under a 75-year-old weeping cherry tree, as well as explore the
10th Annual International Business Networking Reception
10th Annual Summer International Business Networking Reception: PHL & The World – Ready, Set, Network! Back by popular demand for the tenth year, members and friends of Philadelphia’s international community are joining forces to host a business networking reception to celebrate the City’s status as a top US destination for
Taiko Workshop
Throughout the 2022 season, taiko instructor Mac Evans will lead a weekly series of free repertoire-learning workshops. Develop your Taiko skills with Mac in the shadow of Shofuso’s historic 17th century architecture while enjoying the serenity and beauty of Philadelphia’s West Fairmount Park. This weekly event will start at 1:30pm
Philly Drawing Club
Philly Drawing Club with Shofuso’s artist in residence Oluwafemi Olatunji As part of our partnership with artist in residence, Oluwafemi Olatunji, we will be holding a get-together of artists, doodlers, and art enthusiasts of all kinds to practice their sketching skills in our gardens. Amateurs and professionals alike are welcome.
Philly Drawing Club
Philly Drawing Club with Shofuso’s artist in residence Oluwafemi Olatunji As part of our partnership with artist in residence, Oluwafemi Olatunji, we will be holding a get-together of artists, doodlers, and art enthusiasts of all kinds to practice their sketching skills in our gardens. Amateurs and professionals alike are welcome.
(SOLD-OUT) Philly Drawing Club
Philly Drawing Club with Shofuso’s artist in residence Oluwafemi Olatunji As part of our partnership with artist in residence, Oluwafemi Olatunji, we will be holding a get-together of artists, doodlers, and art enthusiasts of all kinds to practice their sketching skills in our gardens. Amateurs and professionals alike are welcome.
Members Only Night – June
Want to experience the calm and quiet of Shofuso while it’s closed off to regular visitors? Join our special members-only admission hours to Shofuso on Friday, June 2! June will mark one year since Shofuso’s vandalism incident, during which Hiroshi Senju’s waterfall murals were severely damaged. Thanks to a crowdfunding
MMPW Media Mixer
The Japan America Greater Society of Greater Philadelphia is a founding partner and sponsor of Philadelphia’s Inaugural Multicultural Media Professionals Week! The Multicultural Media Professionals Week (May 15th-May 20th) offers a huge interchange of niche resources and networking affairs for agencies, businesses, entrepreneurs, executives, skilled professionals, and students. If you’re
(SOLD-OUT) Urasenke Tea Ceremony Demonstration – July 17, 1:00pm
Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony at Shofuso. Members of Urasenke Philadelphia will demonstrate a tea ceremony, and then provide guests with a bowl of matcha (green tea) and a wagashi (Japanese traditional seasonal sweet). Be prepared to sit on the floor for the duration of the program. Limited chairs
(SOLD-OUT) Urasenke Tea Ceremony Demonstration – July 17, 2:30pm
Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony at Shofuso. Members of Urasenke Philadelphia will demonstrate a tea ceremony, and then provide guests with a bowl of matcha (green tea) and a wagashi (Japanese traditional seasonal sweet). Be prepared to sit on the floor for the duration of the program. Limited chairs