Japanese New Year: Celebrate Oshogatsu!
Oshogatsu is the Japanese New Year, celebrated on the first day of January. Celebrate an early Japanese New Year this holiday season with lush ikebana flower arrangements and traditional decorations of pine, bamboo, and berries. Displays for the new year’s tea and holiday games will be on view, along with
Fall Extended Hours
What better place to enjoy the fall than at Shofuso? Celebrate our 60th season in Fairmount Park with extended hours on weekends in November and December. Watch as our maples come to life with breathtaking fall colors, and find holiday delights in our gift shop. Please note that the house
Fall Extended Hours
What better place to enjoy the fall than at Shofuso? Celebrate our 60th season in Fairmount Park with extended hours on weekends in November and December. Watch as our maples come to life with breathtaking fall colors, and find holiday delights in our gift shop. Please note that the house
Photography Policy
This page states our usual photography policy. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are not currently accommodating photoshoots during regular open hours at Shofuso. Please check this page for future updates. For more information, please contact us. Photography Policy Non-professional photography and video shoots are permitted at Shofuso during regular
Traveler Koto Building Workshop
The koto holds a special place in Japanese music. As the national instrument, the harp-like koto features heavily in traditional music and has even carved out a place in modern J-pop. In this workshop, participants will build their own personalized traveler version of the koto. Instructor Paul Butler leads the
Ghost Stories at Shofuso
Bring a date and experience a revival of the traditional ghost story telling parties of the Edo period. Local storyteller Denise McCormack will thrill guests with Japanese ghost stories told by candlelight and aided by the traditional atmosphere of Shofuso. Please dress warmly for this event, as Shofuso is unheated.
FAQ
Q: How long is the class? A: Regular sessions meet for 15 total class hours over 10 weeks. Special sessions meet for 10 total class hours over 5 weeks. Q: Where are the classes? A: International House Philadelphia, 3701 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Q: What is the best way
“Philadelphia and Meiji Japan” at Shofuso
“Philadelphia and Meiji Japan” is a free symposium presented in collaboration between the Penn Forum on Japan, the Meiji Jingu Intercultural Research Institute(Tokyo), the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia to commemorate the deep ties between Philadelphia and 19th century Japan. The larger project coincides with the 150th anniversary of the advent
All About Koi – Joe Zuritsky Lecture
Joe Zuritsky, CEO of Parkway Corporation and board member of the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia, donated 32 koi from his former koi breeding business, Quality Koi Company, to Shofuso’s pond in the fall of 2017. Join us for a FREE lecture on Saturday, September 15 as Mr. Zuritsky
Shichi-Go-San (753)
Celebrate the growth and well-being of your children in the traditional ritual of shichi-go-san! This beautiful ceremony, open to 3 and 7 year-old girls and 5 year-old boys, is an opportunity to get photos of your child in traditional kimono against Shofuso’s backdrop by Rev. Kuniko Kanawa, a trained photographer,