Untitled - Philadelphia - Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater

April 11 - 17, 2016 ww.subarucherryblossom.org#scbf16
Ongoing Events
Amateur Sushi Making Contest
Tamagawa University Taiko Drum and
Dance Performances
Saturday, April 2, 7:30 pm
West Chester University
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall at Philips Memorial Hall
Building, West Chester University, 700 South High St., West
Chester, PA 19383
$10; Purchase tickets online
www.wcupa.edu/visitingartists/VAS.asp
Sunday, April 3, 7:00 pm
Swarthmore College, Lang Concert Hall
500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA 19081
Free
Monday, April 4, 7:00 pm
Ursinus College
Lenfest Theater at the Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center
601 E Main St, Collegeville, PA 19426
Free, tickets must be reserved online in advance
Tuesday, April 5, 7:00 pm
Haverford College
Roberts Hall, Marshall Auditorium 370 Lancaster Ave
Haverford, PA 19041
Free
Wednesday, April 6, 7:00 pm
Westtown School
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
Free
www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=680&verbose=2717587
Tamagawa University’s famous Taiko Drum and Dance
group are back in Philadelphia for a week of one-of-akind performances. With drums that will make your heart
skip, dazzling costumes, and entrancing choreography,
these performances are perfect for all ages. Visit
subarucherryblossom.org for details on each performance.
Japanese Culture Week at Liberty Place
Monday, April 11 – Friday, April 15, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Liberty Place Rotunda, 1625 Chestnut St, Philadelphia
Stop by the Liberty Place Rotunda to learn more about
Japanese culture at our daily demonstration. You can learn
to make origami, write kanji and, if you’re lucky, even wear
a kimono.
Monday, April 11 - Origami & Ikebana
Tuesday, April 12 - Kimono Dressing
Wednesday, April 13 - Calligraphy
Thursday, April 14 – Kamishibai Story-telling
Friday, April 15 – Shogi & Go
Sushi Making Classes
The Headhouse
122-124 Lombard Street, Philadelphia 19147
215-922-2515; madamesaito@gmail.com
$50/class
Learn Japan’s favorite culinary art form with Philadelphia’s
Queen of Sushi, Madame Saito. Whether you plan to
compete in the Amateur Sushi Competition or just craft
delicacies at home, these classes are the first step on the
road to maki mastery. For more information or to sign up,
contact Madame Saito.
Classes are held from 6:30 – 8:30 PM on April 11, 12, 14, 15, 16
Wednesday, April 6, 6:30 pm
Tokio Headhouse
122-124 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-922-1223; 215-815-8266
$25 (Contestants $100)
Here is your chance to play with your food, and be
rewarded for it. If you think you have what it takes to
make Philadelphia’s best original sushi creation, sign up
today. Place in the top 3 and you’ll receive a prize from
Philadelphia sushi royalty. If you’d rather just watch, you
can enjoy tastings of Izakaya appetizers and sushi. Sake,
wine and craft beers are half price. Hosted by Madame
Saito, Philadelphia’s Queen of Sushi.
Nodate Tea Ceremony
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
Horticultural and Lansdowne Drives
West Fairmount Park
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 878-5097
Saturday April 16th, 1 pm - 2 pm & 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Enjoy traditional Japanese tea ceremony on Shofuso’s
veranda under the weeping cherry tree. Drink a bowl of
matcha (green tea) and taste a seasonal sweet. Space is
limited and registration is required.
Gourmet Sake Dinner
Friday, April 8, 7:00 PM
Margaret Kuo’s Wayne
175 E Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 688-7200
$65
Join Margaret Kuo’s Wayne for a fabulous evening of fine
cuisine and high-end sake. Hosted in the Japanese style
Akari Room, this dining experience will wow your eyes
as well as your tastebuds. A multi-course meal of the
exquisite washoku favorites will be paired an array of sake
for night no foodie will want to miss.
Film: Giovanni’s Island
Wednesday April 13, 6:30 pm
University of Pennsylvania,
Claudia Cohen Hall, Room 402
3620 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
Free
Nominated for Best Animated
Film of 2015 by the Japanese
Academy, Director Mizuho
Nishikubo’s ambitious tale is
set on the far north island of
Shikotan at the end of WWII.
Junpei and his family are trying to adapt to a different
way of life under Russian rule when he develops an
unlikely friendship with Tanya, the Russian commander’s
daughter. This tale of humanity under difficult times has
moments both heart-warming and heart-breaking. Rated
PG-13, Presented in Japanese with English subtitles
Cherry Blossom 10K & 5K
Saturday, April 16, Registration opens 6:30 am
Horticulture Center, Fairmount Park
5K - $20 JASGP member / $25 non-member / $30 on-site
10K - $25 JASGP member / $30 non-member / $35 on-site
Details and registration: subarucherryblossom.org/10k
Celebrate the return of spring with a run (or walk) beneath
the cherry blossoms. There’s both a 10K and 5K course
winding their way through the historic Centennial District
so participants can enjoy great views while passing
Memorial Hall and Shofuso Japanese House and Garden as
well as the beautiful blossoms.
Sakura Under the Stars
Saturday, April 16, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Loews Hotel
1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
267-348-0250; subarucherryblossom.org/stars
JASGP members $100 / Non-members $120
Come celebrate the sakura season in style at this exclusive
cocktail party. Take in exquisite views from the 33rd Floor,
while enjoying specialty cocktails and Japan-inspired
cuisine. This promises to be an evening of enchantment.
Events at Morris Arboretum
Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival
Morris Arboretum
100 E. Northwestern Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-247-5777; www.morrisarboretum.org
Saturday, April 9 & 16, 10am-3pm
Sakura Sunday
Sunday, April 17, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Horticulture Center, Fairmount Park
Montgomery Drive & Belmont Avenue (I-76 Exit 341),
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Adults $10/Children (12 & under) free
Sakura Sunday is the main event – a day-long outdoor
celebration of all things Japanese. Featuring live music and
dance performances, martial arts, cultural demonstrations,
arts & crafts, karaoke, and much, much more, Sakura
Sunday brings contemporary and modern Japan to
Philadelphia. Sakura Sunday is held at Fairmount Park’s
Horticulture Center, home to hundreds of blooming cherry
trees – including two from 1926! Bring the family, bring the
neighbors, and bring your pets and enjoy a beautiful day of
arts and culture beneath the blossoms!
Featured Elements:
· Subaru Sushi Samurai of the Year
· Prettiest Pet in Pink Parade
· Harajuku Fashion Show
· Shofuso Tours
· Little Akiba Anime & Cosplay Area
More information at subarucherryblossom.org/sakurasunday
Experience the beauty of Morris Arboretum’s cherry tree
collection in bloom. Both Saturdays will feature traditional
Japanese cultural activities. Free with admission.
April 9
In honor of the cherry blossoms, Morris Arboretum is
offfering special activities. The Cherry Walk is a guided
tour of the many flowering trees at 10:15 AM or 12:15 PM.
Philadelphia’s own Kyo Daiko will be performing taiko
drum routines at 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM at the Haha Wall.
At 1:00 PM at the Haha Wall, there will be a traditional
Japanese tea ceremony demonstration. Finally, learn
about the Japanese influence on the Arboretum during the
Japanese Garden Elements Tour at 2:00 PM.
April 16
In honor of the cherry blossoms, Morris Arboretum is
offfering special activities. The Cherry Walk is a guided
tour of the many flowering trees at 10:15 AM or 12:15 PM.
Philadelphia’s own Kyo Daiko will be performing taiko
drum routines at 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM at the Haha Wall.
At 11:00 AM in the upper gallery there will be a kimono
demonstration. Origami workshops will be held at 1:00
PM & 2:00 PM. Finally, learn about the Japanese influence
on the Arboretum during the Japanese Garden Elements
Tour at 2:00 PM.