Parks on Tap
Parks on Tap, Philadelphia’s first and only traveling beer garden, returns to Shofuso this summer from Wednesday, July 3 through Sunday, July 7. Take in the summer garden and our festive Tanabata decorations after hours at Shofuso. Parks on Tap will offer a menu of fresh food and snacks, beer
Parks on Tap
Parks on Tap, Philadelphia’s first and only traveling beer garden, returns to Shofuso this summer from Wednesday, July 3 through Sunday, July 7. Take in the summer garden and our festive Tanabata decorations after hours at Shofuso. Parks on Tap will offer a menu of fresh food and snacks, beer
Tea Lessons: Summer Semester 2
Have you ever wanted to learn the art of Japanese tea ceremony? Register for Tea School on Saturdays at Shofuso and begin the journey. Beginner’s lessons begin at 11am. For more information, please contact the Chado Urasenke Tankokai Philadelphia at urasenkepa@gmail.com or JASGP staff at info@japanphilly.org. Tea ceremony — called chanoyu or chado
Nagoshi-no-Ooharae – Shinto Ceremony of Great Purification
Ooharae is a Shinto great purification ceremony which is conducted only twice yearly (the end of June and December) to ward off all distortions, sins, impurity, or spiritual exhaustion which has piled up on your spirit for the previous six months. This allows you to start the next six months
The US-Japan Trade Relationship
Join the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia at the second US-Japan Business Meetup Philly presented by AGC Chemicals. Hosted by Volpe and Koenig, P.C., we will welcome Mr. Issei Hatakeyama of JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization), a non-profit organization that connects businesses with the resources they need to successfully expand to
US-Japan Business and Public Policy Meetup Archive
Inaugural US-Japan Business & Public Policy Meetup: Tuesday, February 12 The Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia’s first Philadelphia-Japan Business meetup took place at KPMG‘s Philadelphia offices on Tuesday, February 12. After networking over light refreshments, Koji Abe, Deputy Chief of Mission, Consulate General of Japan in New York presented
Photography Rentals
Private site rentals for photography and videography are now available at Shofuso. We are still unable to support private events at this time. Shofuso is available for private photo or video shoots at the discretion of staff. Sessions may not occur during regular operating hours. The site will not be
Nagoshi-no-Ooharae – Shinto Ceremony of Great Purification
Ooharae is a Shinto great purification ceremony which is conducted only twice yearly (the end of June and December) to ward off all distortions, sins, impurity, or spiritual exhaustion which has piled up on your spirit for the previous six months. This allows you to start the next six months
Tanabata Family Weekend
Tanabata is a traditional Japanese star festival held in midsummer. Join us to tie wishes (tanzaku) to bamboo stalks around Shofuso, watch our giant star ornaments swish in the breeze, and make paper cranes for good luck. This full weekend of activities includes Japanese storytelling, traditional Japanese music, and drop-in
Tanabata Family Weekend
Tanabata is a traditional Japanese star festival held in midsummer. Join us to tie wishes (tanzaku) to bamboo stalks around Shofuso, watch our giant star ornaments swish in the breeze, and make paper cranes for good luck. This full weekend of activities includes Japanese storytelling, traditional Japanese music, and drop-in