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SUMMARY:Sumi-e (ink Painting)
DESCRIPTION:Japanese ink painting\, or sumi-e\, is the embodiment of Japanese aesthetics. Using just simple black ink and carefully curated white space\, sumi-e captures the timeless beauty and complexity of the natural world. \nRooted in centuries of tradition\, sumi-e teaches artists to work with restraint rather than abundance — a single\, deliberate brushstroke can suggest the weight of a mountain or the bend of a bamboo stalk. In this class\, students will explore essential brush techniques and traditional subjects while discovering the quiet\, meditative discipline behind this timeless art form. \nDate: 12/12/2026\nTime: 10:00AM – 12:30PM\nJFGM Member $30 | Non Member $45 \n*Admission included\, registration required\n*Refunds will not be given less than 7 days before the program
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/sumi-e-ink-painting/
LOCATION:Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum\, 2215 Pan American Road East\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T110000
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SUMMARY:Chanoyu Tea Ceremony Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION:Join us Monthly to experience Chanoyu through our monthly demonstrations:\nLocation: Exhibit Hall\nDate : 9/5\, 10/3\, 11/7\nTime: 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM (Each demonstration lasts about 30mins)\nTicket: JFGM Member – $10 / Non-member – $15 \nUrasenke will serve you tea and Japanese sweets. \n*Registration required\, does not include admission. To purchase admission\, please click here
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/chanoyu-tea-ceremony-demonstrations/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum\, 2215 Pan American Road East\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Shichi-Go-San
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Shichi-Go-San\, where children will have the opportunity to be dressed in traditional kimonos and photographed in the beautiful Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum! Traditionally in Japan\, girls (ages three and seven) and boys (age five) are dressed in traditional kimonos and brought to the nearby shrines in order to pray for good health. \n*This event is reservation based. Registration is required and available on a first come\, first served basis.  \n\nDates\nNovember 1st | 9am-3pm \nRegistration Fees\n$220 JFGM Member\n$250 Non-members\n*Registration includes a photoshoot reservation time slot with a volunteer photographer\, digital photos\, and garden admission for both the child and two direct family members. (Photoshoot includes a minimum of 15 professional photos).
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/shichi-go-san/
LOCATION:Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum\, 2215 Pan American Road East\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261031T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261031T160000
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SUMMARY:Halloween Tea Talks
DESCRIPTION:Yokai: Unveiling Japanese Ghosts and Monsters\n Join us this Halloween for an afternoon of strange and scary tales from old Japan\, told and discussed by Katie Clark. Through these stories we will encounter spirits\, ghosts\, monsters\, and everything else that goes bump in the night! Tea will be served to calm your nerves and warm your bones as you meet some of the most fantastical characters from Japanese folklore that you’ve ever seen. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 31st 2026 \nTime: 2:30PM – 4:00PM  \nLocation: Education Center \nPrice: $5 *Registration required. This doesn’t include the admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Speaker: Katie Clark
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/halloween-tea-talks/
LOCATION:Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum\, 2215 Pan American Road East\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Yokai: Unveiling Japanese Ghosts and Monsters
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Halloween for an afternoon of strange and scary tales from old Japan\, told and discussed by Katie Clark. Through these stories we will encounter spirits\, ghosts\, monsters\, and everything else that goes bump in the night! Tea will be served to calm your nerves and warm your bones as you meet some of the most fantastical characters from Japanese folklore that you’ve ever seen. \nOctober 31st 2026 \nTime: 2:30PM – 4:00PM \nLocation: Education Center \nPrice: $5 *Registration required. This doesn’t include the admission. \nGuest Speaker: Katie Clark
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/yokai-unveiling-japanese-ghosts-and-monsters/
LOCATION:Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum\, 2215 Pan American Road East\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260921T122843Z
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SUMMARY:Koto Lessons
DESCRIPTION: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 bridge-storage box; in most modern concerts\, the instrument is placed on a stand so the performer can sit on a chair. The koto is played by plucking the strings with the thumb and first two fingers of the right hand\, which are fitted with ivory plectrums called tsume. The left hand\, in traditions after the 16th century\, may alter the pitch or sound of each string by pressing or manipulating the strings to the left of the bridges. Various pentatonic tunings are used\, depending on the type of music being played.\nThe koto appeared in the Japanese court during the 8th century and was called the gakusō. Schools for the bourgeois were established in the 16th century. Two of these—Ikuta (started in the 17th century) and Yamada (opened in the 18th century)—continue to the present day. Solo (danmono) and chamber (sankyoku) music dominate the repertory\, and in the latter form the koto player often sings as well.\nOne on One Lessons \nJFGM Member $55 | Non-Member $75 \nUpper Garden | Education Center \n1 Hour Length \nKoto and materials included \nRegistration Required\, Admission included \n 
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/koto-lessons/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum\, 2215 Pan American Road East\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Needle Felting
DESCRIPTION:Hummingbird\nA flash of emerald\, a blur of wings — the hummingbird is nature’s tiny miracle!In this 3-hour workshop\, we will work together to capture that fleeting magic in wool.\nUsing copper wire\, natural roving and needle felting techniques\, you’ll build up layers of colored wool to bring your hummingbird to life\, and ready to hang…all it takes is patience\, a little wonder\, and a lot of wool. \nNo two birds will be the same!\nFelting needle safety will be included\, with finger guards provided. \nAges 12+years welcome! All material included \nDate: 10/25/2026\nTime: 10:00AM – 1:00PM\nJFGM Member $100 | Non Member $115
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/needle-felting/
LOCATION:Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum\, 2215 Pan American Road East\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T160000
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SUMMARY:Stamp Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Explore the art of multi-block printing in this intermediate-level workshop! Learn to create beautiful multilayer prints of scenic landscapes by carving and printing separate rubber blocks. You’ll also receive a brief introduction to printmaking and explore other popular techniques\, including reduction and jigsaw printing. \nDate: October 24th \nTime: 2:30pm-4:00pm \nLocation: Education Center \nWorkshop Registration: JFGM Member $20 | Non-member $35
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/stamp-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum\, 2215 Pan American Road East\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260923T122300Z
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SUMMARY:Kokeshi Doll Painting
DESCRIPTION:Discover the charm of Tohoku’s beloved Kokeshi dolls! Learn about their history\, cultural significance\, and connection to the region’s traditional craftsmanship. Then\, get creative and design your own Kokeshi-inspired doll to take home. No artistic experience is needed—just bring your imagination and enjoy this fun\, hands-on activity! \nDate: 10/17\nTime: 1:00-2:30\nLocation: Education Center \n\nGeneral – $35 \nJFGM Members – $20
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/kokeshi-doll-painting/
LOCATION:Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum\, 2215 Pan American Road East\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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