Japanese Garden Pruning: Weeping Maples

Layering and thinning out a specimen tree to reveal its character are techniques that have been employed in Japan for many centuries. These universal techniques can also be applied to just about any ornamental tree or shrub. This one-day, hands-on course led by Japanese garden professional Asher Browne will focus

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Tea Ceremony: Urasenke Tea School

Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony led by Shofuso’s own tea school. Members of Urasenke Philadelphia will demonstrate a tea ceremony, and then provide guests with a bowl of matcha (green tea) and a seasonal sweet. Be prepared to sit on the floor for the duration of the program. Limited

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Tanabata Family Weekend

Tanabata is a traditional Japanese star festival held in midsummer. Join us at Shofuso to tie wishes (tanzaku) to the bamboo tree, watch our giant tanabata star ornaments swish in the breeze, and make paper cranes for good luck. This weekend of activities includes Japanese storytelling, musical instrument demonstrations, origami,

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Parks on Tap

Parks on Tap, Philadelphia’s first and only traveling beer garden, returns to Shofuso this summer from Thursday, July 5 through Sunday, July 8. 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

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Parks on Tap

Parks on Tap, Philadelphia’s first and only traveling beer garden, returns to Shofuso this summer from Thursday, July 5 through Sunday, July 8. 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

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Parks on Tap

Parks on Tap, Philadelphia’s first and only traveling beer garden, returns to Shofuso this summer from Thursday, July 5 through Sunday, July 8. 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

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Conversation Club

Come to Conversation Club at International House Philadelphia twice monthly. Whether you are looking to improve your Japanese or your English, or just talk about Japan-related topics, everyone is welcome! Join us at the Satell Study Center on the second floor of International House Philadelphia, and feel free to bring

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Summer 2018 International Business Networking Reception

For the eighth consecutive year, members and friends of Philadelphia’s international chambers have joined forces to host an international business networking reception to celebrate Philadelphia’s status as a top U.S. destination for foreign direct investment and commercial trade. On the evening of July 25th, join hundreds of your business peers

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Conversation Club

What better place to practice your Japanese (or English) than at Philadelphia’s historic Japanese house and garden? Join us after hours at Shofuso for a unique Conversation Club reception. This free bi-monthly bilingual language meetup is open to English and Japanese speakers of all levels. No RSVP is required.

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Conversation Club

Come to Conversation Club at International House Philadelphia twice monthly. Whether you are looking to improve your Japanese or your English, or just talk about Japan-related topics, everyone is welcome! Join us at the Satell Study Center on the second floor of International House Philadelphia, and feel free to bring

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