Celebrate the Cherry Blossom Festival’s 20th Anniversary at the Japanese Friendship Garden!
Japanese Friendship Garden 2215 Pan American Road. E, , San Diego
Join Japanese Friendship Garden from March 13-16 for an exciting lineup of special performances, featuring guest acts on March 15 and 16! Come see new attractions, including a wall of lanterns and community art. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of including activities in their children's area! Sample a variety of cultural food, or delicious beverages in the popular beer and sake garden, nestled in the lower garden. Don’t miss the chance to shop from their amazing local vendors in the upper garden, and then take a leisurely stroll through the cherry blossom grove. It’s the perfect way...
Treat Mom To Tea & Tranquility at Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum!
Japanese Friendship Garden 2215 Pan American Road. E, , San Diego
Your mom would love a membership to the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum to enjoy its koi ponds, windy pathways and tranquil spots all year long. There's always something special going on with an Introduction to Japanese Tea at 10 a.m. (register here) and a musical Onyoku Session at 1 p.m.
Experience A Taste Of Japan Through Summer Camps at Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum!
Japanese Friendship Garden 2215 Pan American Road. E, , San Diego
Kids in Grades 1-8 are invited to Summer Camp at the Japanese Friendship Garden an Museum in Balboa Park! Grades 1 & 2 are set for June 24-28; Grades 3-5 run June 24-28 and Grades 6-8 will have camp July 8-12. Sessions are half-days and topics include Calligraphy, Taiko (art of Japanese drumming), Koto (Japanese harp), Ikebana (create a work of art using flowers, leaves and branches), Yukata Dressing (sometimes described as yukata kimono, a type of summer kimono) and more. Registration for each grade level group is first come first serve. View the schedule and here.
Explore the Art of Wagashi:Online Lecture on Kyoto’s Traditional Confections At The Japanese friendship Gardens And Museum!
Kyo Wagashi lecture - Online Only What is wagashi and how is it made? Kyo wagashi is a type of Japanese confectionery made in Kyoto by Kyoto trained artisans. With a history of about 300 years, the name ”Kyo Wagashi" distinguishes confections made in Kyoto, the "capital," from confections made in the provinces. Kyoto confectionery has developed through the creation of confectionery offerings at traditional festivals, ceremonies, as well as refined tea confectionery for chanoyu. Join Japanese Confectionery Chef: Takehiro Fujita February 27, 2024 4:00PM-5:00PM PST $10 JFGM Member | $20 Non Member Register Now!