Spring Networking Event at Shofuso
Join the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia for their annual spring networking event to be held Wednesday, April 17, 5:30–7:00pm. Enjoy an evening of networking and delicious food in a one-of-a-kind setting at the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center in Fairmount Park, a cultural treasure and one of
Japanese Calligraphy Master and Opera Philadelphia Collaborate at Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center
Embark on an exclusive sensory journey as Japanese calligraphy master Ebihara Rogen and Opera Philadelphia converge at the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center. Limited to just 30 guests, this intimate event during the 2024 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival Week on April 9th promises a unique fusion of visual art and music
Film Screening: “The Ones Left Behind: The Plight of Single Mothers in Japan”
“The Ones Left Behind” is a surprising glimpse at deep social inequality in the third-largest economy in the world. It gives voice to the people who need it most—the everyday, hardworking, single mothers of Japan. Directed by Rionne McAvoy, the award-winning documentary is unlike any other. It delves deep into
Tamagawa University Taiko and Dance Troupe
Tamagawa University Taiko and Dance Troupe Tamagawa University Taiko and Dance Troupe returns to the Philadelphia-area for a series of performances of thundering taiko drumming and folkloric Japanese dance. A crowd-favorite and frequent performer at the annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, the troupe returns to the area in 2024 for
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