Screening of I Wish (2011)

Twelve-year-old Koichi, who has been separated from his brother Ryunosuke due to his parents’ divorce, hears a rumor that the new bullet trains will precipitate a wish-granting miracle when they pass each other at top speed. Original title: Kiseki (奇跡). Directed by Hirokazu Koreeda. Screening will take place in Annenberg

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Spotlight Gallery Conversation: Mountains in Autumn

Each week, an artwork takes center stage during this participatory gallery conversation. This week’s spotlight is on Mountains in Autumn (1910) by Noguchi Shōhin, an ink painting inspired by a poem. Meet in the Great Stair Hall near Gallery 151. For more information visit philamuseum.org or call 215-763-8100 Free after admission

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Events at Morris Arboretum

In the early 20th century, John and Lydia Morris established one of the finest collections of Japanese plants and gardens in the region at their home, Compton, which would later become the Morris Arboretum. Commemorate this heritage and experience the beauty of Morris Arboretum’s cherry tree collection in bloom during

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Tamagawa University Taiko Drum and Dance Performances

Tamagawa University’s famous taiko drum and dance troupe are back in Philadelphia for a week of one-of-a-kind performances. Enjoy heart-pounding  drums, dazzling costumes, and entrancing choreography in Tamagawa’s all-ages performances. Lang Concert Hall is a part of Swarthmore University, 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081. Free entry.

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Tamagawa University Taiko Drum and Dance Performances

Tamagawa University’s famous taiko drum and dance troupe are back in Philadelphia for a week of one-of-a-kind performances. Enjoy heart-pounding  drums, dazzling costumes, and entrancing choreography in Tamagawa’s all-ages performances. Purchase tickets online at wcupa.edu/oca/wcuLive/currentSeason.aspx. Tickets are $12 for balcony seating and $17 for orchestra seating.  

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Nodate Tea Ceremony

Unlike typical tea ceremonies, the nodate style is done in open air, incorporating natural scenery into the ritual. This special tea ceremony 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 and seating

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Nodate Tea Ceremony

Unlike typical tea ceremonies, the nodate style is done in open air, incorporating natural scenery into the ritual. This special tea ceremony 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 and seating

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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.

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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.

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Sakura Week at Shofuso

Take in the splendor of the cherry blossoms at one of the top-ranked Japanese gardens in North America with extended hours during the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival. In addition to the spectacular scenery and 17th-century-style Japanese house, Shofuso will be open until 7:00 PM both weekdays (Wednesday-Friday) and weekends. Visiting

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