Gift Shop
New! Some of Shofuso’s favorite gift shop items are now available online, shipped to any doorstep anywhere in the contiguous United States. Koi fish flags and Japanese coloring and sticker books bring Shofuso to your home. Order now!
Japanese 103
The Summer 2020 Semester of the Japanese Classroom begins the week of May 10 and runs for 10 weeks. Registration is required for all classes. Japanese 103 is an introductory class using the Japan Times Genki 1 textbook and workbook. Students of 103 should have completed Japanese 102 or its
Japanese 102
The Summer 2020 Semester of the Japanese Classroom begins the week of May 10 and runs for 10 weeks. Registration is required for all classes. Japanese 102 is a continuation of Japanese 101, but still an early introductory class. Students entering 102 should already be familiar with katakana, hiragana, greeting,
Japanese 101
The Summer 2020 Semester of the Japanese Classroom begins the week of May 10 and runs for 10 weeks. Registration is required for all classes. Japanese 101 is our entry level class. Students are not expected to have any prior knowledge of Japanese. The class uses the Japan Times Genki 1
Update on Shofuso’s Opening Date and Ongoing Projects
Update on Shofuso’s Opening Date and Ongoing Projects Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center’s opening is delayed until further notice, dependent on state and city guidelines. The health and safety of our visitors and staff is always our top priority. Meanwhile, we are using this time to complete a Shofuso pond restoration project
Visitor Services Assistant
2024 Visitor Services Assistants Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP) is seeking part-time Visitor Services Assistants (VSAs) for the 2024 season at Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center (Shofuso). VSAs are an integral part of Shofuso’s day-to-day operations and serve as our primary point of contact with site visitors. We are
The National Association of Japan-America Societies Annual Meeting
The National Association of Japan-America Societies Annual Meeting October 12 and 13, 2020 The National Association of Japan-America Societies will hold its Annual Meeting in Philadelphia from on October 12 and 13. NAJAS is a membership association of 38 Japan-America Societies located throughout the United States. The Annual Meeting will
Exhibition on Arthur Flory
This event is presented by our JapanPhilly2020 partner, Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and Architecture. 64 Editions: Master Printer Arthur Flory, 20 lithography stones & a press, Tokyo,1960 October 5- November 2, 2020 Printmaking Gallery 2nd Floor Tyler School of Art & Architecture of Temple University 2001 N. 13th