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Sake Garden at Shofuso

February 21, 2018

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. For all hours, visit subarucherryblossom.org/sakegarden.

Sakura Week at Shofuso

February 21, 2018

Take in the splendor of the cherry blossoms at one of the top-ranked Japanese gardens in North America. In addition to the spectacular scenery and 17th-century-style Japanese house, Sakura Week will feature daily demonstrations, highlighting a different element of Japanese culture each day. Come out to experience tea, taiko, gardening,

Sushi Making Classes

February 21, 2018

Learn Japan’s most famous culinary art form with Philadelphia’s Queen of Sushi, Madame Saito. Whether you plan to compete in the Amateur Sushi Competition or just wow your friends and family at home, these classes are the first step on the road to maki mastery. Complete a class to be

JASGP Annual Meeting

February 21, 2018

Join the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia for our 5th Annual Meeting, commemorating 60 years of Shofuso, the historic Japanese house and garden in West Fairmount Park. Annual report and awards presentations, networking, and a reception with art, business, and cultural community leaders.

Site Policies

January 25, 2018

Contacting us If you have any questions about our policies, please contact us: Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia 5070 Parkside Avenue, Suite 1400 Philadelphia, PA 19131 267-237-3550 info@japanphilly.org

Home

January 25, 2018

Visit Shofuso The Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center in West Fairmount Park is now open for the 2024 season. Advance tickets to tour the Japanese house and garden at Shofuso are available for purchase online. More Info ❯❯ Upcoming Events Friday, May 10, 2024 Members Only Night at Shofuso ❯❯ On view through May

Roof Restoration Fund

January 23, 2018

Gifts made to the Roof Restoration Fund will enable us to conduct necessary preventative maintenance on Shofuso’s hinoki bark roof in the years to come. Shofuso’s roof is made of hinoki, a Japanese cypress, and is the only one of its kind in the United States. The care and upkeep

Preservation Fund

January 23, 2018

Taking care of an historic site doesn’t come without its challenges. Maintaining the signature tranquil beauty of this living museum requires extensive attention, expertise, money, and time. Without you, preserving and maintaining Shofuso would not be possible. Your gifts have restored the pond, repaired the shoji, installed pebble beach, won

Annual Fund

January 23, 2018

Celebrate 100 years of fostering friendship between Philadelphia and Japan 2024 marks the combined 100th anniversary of Shofuso and the JASGP. We invite you to join us in celebrating 70 years of Shofuso and 30 years of the JASGP with a gift to our annual fund! Your contribution not only

Who We Are

January 23, 2018

JASGP is a private nonprofit organization that has inspired mutual curiosity, understanding, and collaboration between Japan and Philadelphia for more than 30 years through art, business, and culture. We operate Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center hosting over 40,000 visitors, produce the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival with over 30,000 attendees, present a

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