Shofuso

There are still a few spaces left for our Summer Semester of online Japanese language classes!

Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia offers a Japanese Classroom program providing an accessible, affordable opportunity for language instruction in a positive group study environment. Classes are offered online, and students must be at least 18 years old to participate.

Our 101 class has sold out, but the Conversational Japanese is a good alternate. The main difference is a focus on phrases and speaking skills over grammar and memorization that is in standard 101.

To see the full list of classes available this summer, and more information about the classes visit our website:
https://ow.ly/Rszk50Z4IzC

Registration ends this Friday, May 29th, and classes begin June 1-5.
Registration fees for each class are $400 per semester, or $380 for JASGP members, except where otherwise noted.

Don't see the class you need this summer? Want to be the first to be informed when our next semester of classes are available? Just fill out this form to receive an email when the fall semester signup starts. https://ow.ly/izxV50Z4IzE

Please note that due to the greatly increased traffic expected for the Roots Picnic this weekend, Shofuso will be closed Saturday and Sunday, May 30-31. In cooperation with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, it was decided that entry and exit would be too difficult and the gates will be closed.

We apologize for any inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding.

The Philly Japanese Conversation Club at Shofuso is a free monthly program for Japanese and English speakers of all levels to practice their language skills, share language resources, learning methods, and practice reading and typing Japanese together. It is a safe space for people to make connections within the community. Members are encouraged to share links to resources and pose questions to other members of the group.

May 27th, 2026
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center
West Fairmount Park
Horticultural and Lansdowne Drives, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Free, but Registration is Required
https://ow.ly/E31150YYXNu

Join us on Sunday, May 3rd from 11:00am–5:00pm for a day of fun for the whole family!

Children’s Day, traditionally celebrated on May 5th in Japan, is a national holiday honoring children and expressing hope for their happy, healthy future. Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia commemorates Children’s Day each year at the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center with displays of traditional items associated with the holiday, including miniature Japanese samurai armor sets and festive fish-shaped streamers (koinobori) in the garden.

Along with the traditional decorations there will be activities throughout the day, including papercrafts: making origami, koinobori origami, kabuto (wearable paper samurai helmets), and paper fans. There will also be kimono dressing for boys and girls, kamishibai storytellers and a performance by the Keystone Japan Club at 2pm.

All Children’s Day displays and activities are included with admission to Shofuso.

Event will be held Rain or Shine!

Visit our website for more information and to reserve timed tickets:
https://ow.ly/zzcT50YMKbz