Join us for our annual Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Celebration) with tea ceremonies, martial arts, music, and more! In addition to the schedule below, you will be able to enjoy a day in the Friendship Garden - so bring a picnic! All proceeds go to the non-profit Friends of Shoseian to continue providing family-friendly, cultural events and maintaining the beautiful Teahouse.

The Celebration and Garden admission are free. Tea Ceremonies require advanced paid reservation and have seatings at 10:00am, 12:00pm and 1:30pm.
Purchase your tickets by clicking here.
We look forward to seeing you in the Friendship Garden!

March 17th, 2024
10:00am-10:30am: Koto Harp by Saeko
10:30am-11:00am: Japanese Dance
11:00am-11:30am: Katori Shinto Ryu Demo of Old School Martial Arts by Kitano Sensei
11:30am-12:00pm: African Drumming by The Peace Players & Gerald Rivers
12:00pm-1:00pm: Sumo Wrestling by Sumo Dan
1:00pm-1:30pm: Shinkendo-Japanese Swordsmanship by Mashuu Dojo
1:30pm-2:00pm: Kimono Show by Nadeshiko-kai
2:00pm-2:30pm: Village Dancing by Kawachi Ondo
2:30pm-3:00pm: Dance Music by DJ Yui Sensational

Many presenters and artisans will be in the garden with activities and shopping, including:
Japanese music by DJ Yui Sensational
Japanese calligraphy by Nan Rae Studios
Martial Arts History Museum
Bonsai by Kaz Nakanishi
Katori Shinto Ryu
Kimono Culture by Nadeshiko Kai
Friends of Shoseian will be selling Onigiri and Mochi snacks

Indonesian Pentjak Silat with Guru Cass Magda

February 18th, 2024 from 12pm-2pm

Guru Cass Magda is an internationally recognized master-teacher of Pentjak Silat and has over 40 years of martial arts experience teaching the arts of Indonesian Pentjak Silat, Filipino Kali and Jeet Kune Do as taught by Guro Dan Inosanto.

Join us for a class on this unique martial arts style!
Pre-registration is required. You can reserve a place for this event by clicking here.
Cost is $45.

Training will be held outdoors. Dress in loose comfortable clothes. Bring a hat, sunglasses, water and a snack.

Come watch the classic movie Godzilla in the Teahouse!

Let’s take a fun journey back into time to 1954 when Godzilla was introduced to the world as “King of the Monsters.”

Pre-registration is required. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.
Space is limited to 25 people. Cost is $10 per person.
February 18th, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:30am.

Join us at the Shoseian Teahouse to learn how to make matcha as it is traditionally prepared - with a bowl and whisk!

Tickets are $25 and will include a serving of tea and Japanese sweets. The workshop will be from 11am to 1pm.

Purchase tickets here.

Join us for a fundraiser for the Shoseian Teahouse! Enjoy an evening in the Friendship Garden beneath the Full Moon with live music, a classical martial arts demo, and outdoor tea ceremony demonstration. A Japanese Bento meal along with a bowl of matcha tea and a sweet is included with purchase of a ticket, which can be made by clicking here.

September 29th, 2023 at 6pm-9pm

Purchase tickets here.

EVENT CANCELLED

Join us at the Shoseian Teahouse to learn how to make matcha as it is traditionally prepared - with a bowl and whisk! The Workshop will be from 11am to 1pm.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by clicking here.

Join us for our annual Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Celebration) with tea ceremonies, martial arts, bonsai, music, and more! In addition to the schedule below, you will be able to enjoy a day in the Friendship Garden with lots of cultural activities for the whole family. All proceeds go to the non-profit Friends of Shoseian to continue providing family-friendly, cultural events!

The Celebration and Garden admission are free. Tea Ceremonies require reservation, which can be purchased by clicking here. We look forward to seeing you in the Friendship Garden!

9:30 – 9:50 Taiko Drums by DJ “Yui Sensational”
9:55 – 10:15 Shindo Muso Ryu – Japanese Stick Fighting by Michael Belzer
10:15 – 11:00 Urasenke Tea Ceremony 1st seating by Nakada Shachu
11:10 – 11:30 Koto Harp and Japanese Dance by Saeko, Sakura and Shiho
11:35 – 11:55 Katori Shinto Ryu – Old School Martial Arts by Kitano-sensei
12:00 – 12:45 Urasenke Tea Ceremony 2nd Seating by Nakada Shachu
1:00 – 1:20 Dance & Music Performance by DJ “Yui Sensational”
1:30 – 2:00 Sumo by Sumo Dan
2:15- –3:00 Urasenke Tea Ceremony 3rd Seating by Nakada Shachu
*Tea Ceremonies require reservation, which can be purchased by clicking here.

The Cherry Blossom Celebration will also have many presenters and activities, including:

Japanese Music by DJ “Yui Sensational” * Japanese Calligraphy – Shodo Table
Ink Brush Painting by Nan Rae Studios * Martial Arts History Museum Booth
Friends of Shoseian booth with Japanese onigiri (rice balls) & okashi (mochi sweets)
Bonsai Display by Kaz Nakanishi * Katori Shinto Ryu Information Booth
Kimono Culture Booth by Nadeshiko Kai * Japanese Food Truck

Learn the basics of Japanese flower arranging! Ikebana (生花) means living flowers. The Japanese art of flower arranging has been described as being at once more subtle, more sensitive, and more sophisticated than the methods of arranging flowers usually employed in other cultures. This is so because Ikebana is an art in Japan in the same sense that painting and sculpture are arts elsewhere.

The Workshop will be from 10am-1pm.
$50 per person ($25 for materials; $25 for the class)
Students must bring their own flower or garden scissors.

Reserve your spot by clicking here!

Join us on Sunday, January 8th, at 10 AM for a very fun event!

The Ultraman - Protector of the Universe TV-series was created in Japan in the early 1960's and quickly became very popular here in the U.S. We will watch four 30-minute episodes, and have a great time looking at all the monsters trying to invade the earth, but being thwarted by Ultraman.

Advance reservations are required by clicking here.

Ticket cost is $10. Attendance will be limited to 20 people.

Event will be held inside the Tea House. Japanese snacks will be available for purchase. 

Join us for our annual holiday celebration! This year, we will have 3 tea ceremonies, martial arts demonstrations, music and a sale of Japanese cultural arts, such as kimono and dolls. We will be selling Japanese sweets from Fugetsu-Do, so don’t forget to bring your picnic for a family-fun day in the Friendship Garden!

Tea ceremonies require reservations, which can be made by clicking HERE.

10:00am: Tea Ceremony Seating 1
11:00am: Katori Shinto Ryu Demonstration
11:30am: Tea Ceremony Seating 2
12:20pm: Aikido Demonstration
12:45pm: Karate Demonstration
1:15pm: Tea Ceremony Seating 3

DJ Yui will be providing music throughout the day.

• 10:00 - 10:45 – Korean Tea Ceremony : 1st seating By Youngmi Yi

• 10:45 – 11:30 – K-Pop DJ Music by “Yui Sensational”

• 11:30 – Noon – Hapkido Martial Arts Demonstration By Grandmaster Lee & The Martial Way Studio

• Noon – 12:45 – Korean Tea Ceremony: 2nd Seating

• 12:45 – 2:00 - K-Pop DJ Music by “Yui Sensational”

• 2:00 – 2:30 – Korean Music / Dance Performance By Hiza Yoo & Performers

• 2:30 – 3:00 - K-Pop DJ Music by “Yui Sensational”

Tickets are required for the tea ceremony; all other activities are free with no reservations required. Reserve tickets for the tea ceremonies by clicking HERE. Masks are required inside the tea house.