Celebrate the tradition of hanami at the annual JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN & MUSEUM Cherry Blossom Festival March 12-15, 2026 Join us from March 12-15 for an exciting lineup of special performances, featuring guest acts on March 14 and 15! Come see new attractions, including a wall of lanterns and community art. Bring the whole family ...
Learn to create your own stamps with simple designs in this interactive workshop. Your ticket includes all materials and admission to explore the garden after the workshop. Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM Location: Education Center Workshop Registration: JFGM Member $10 | Non-member $25
Koto, also called kin, long Japanese board zither having 13 silk strings and movable bridges. The body of the instrument is made of paulownia wood and is about 190 cm (74 inches) long. When the performer is kneeling or seated on the floor, the koto is held off the floor by two legs or a ...
In this hands-on workshop, guests are invited to bring a broken plate and learn the traditional Japanese art of kintsugi, the practice of repairing ceramics with gold. Guided by Japanese Friendship Garden staff, participants will carefully reassemble their piece while learning the philosophy behind this centuries-old technique. Kintsugi teaches us to see beauty in imperfection ...
Austin Durant from Fermenters Club will teach you how to make miso from scratch. The guest will be able to learn how to make miso taste different kinds of miso and take home a jar of miso to enjoy the fermentation with a recipe card. Date: April 11th, Saturday Time: 10:00am-12:30pm JFGM Members $75 | ...
Join Annie Macpherson, children’s book writer and illustrator, in an expressive art class with meditation for adults. In this course, the guest will use meditation and various expressive arts practices to uncover their purpose so that they may persevere during times of difficulty, transition, and change. Embark on a joyfully expressive adventure to discover your ...
A perfect starting point for new learners who want both language skills and cultural understanding. Students will learn simple grammar, paired with cultural lessons about food, festivals, manners, and modern life in Japan. By the end of the course, students will feel confident using basic Japanese and more connected to the heart of Japanese culture. ...
All of the activities, vendors and performances will take place inside the garden’s gates. We invite guests to make special koinobori, play games, and eat kashiwamochi. Performances will run throughout the day. Come join us for an exciting event! Kodomo No Hi May 5 was originally known as Tango no sekku , the Japanese equivalent of the Double ...
A perfect starting point for new learners who want both language skills and cultural understanding. Students will learn simple grammar, paired with cultural lessons about food, festivals, manners, and modern life in Japan. By the end of the course, students will feel confident using basic Japanese and more connected to the heart of Japanese culture. ...
A perfect starting point for new learners who want both language skills and cultural understanding. Students will learn simple grammar, paired with cultural lessons about food, festivals, manners, and modern life in Japan. By the end of the course, students will feel confident using basic Japanese and more connected to the heart of Japanese culture. ...
We invite you to the Ikigai Wellness Retreat to enjoy a restorative day focused on your wellbeing while nestled within the serene landscape of the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum! The Ikigai Wellness Retreat is a thoughtfully curated, fully immersive event designed to nurture health, mindfulness, and meaningful community connection. Inspired by the Japanese concept ...
Originating from Chinese folklore, Tanabata is a holiday that celebrates the meeting of Orihime and Hikoboshi! Separated by the Milky Way, the stars Orihime and Hikoboshi are able to meet once per year on the seventh day of the seventh month. Guests of all ages are invited to enjoy the summer sun and partake in ...
