Shofuso

JAPANESE YOSHUKU CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP with AZUMI UCHITANI - AUGUST 12th at SHOFUSO

Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia is excited to welcome Azumi Uchitani to Shofuso for an exploration of Japanese wisdom, life philosophy, and traditional customs of yoshuku, or “pre-celebration,” followed by meditation and a calligraphy workshop. In keeping with the season the focus will be on the Obon holiday. We hope you will join us for this memorable event.

The workshop will include:
• Introduction to Azumi’s new book, “YOSHUKU: The Japanese Art of Manifesting”
• Discussion of a chapter relevant to Obon
• Azumi will lead a short, guided meditation
• Calligraphy session where guests will create a Kanji character related to the Obon holiday

Learn more about Azumi at her website: https://ow.ly/8Bup50ZoXGc or Instagram https://ow.ly/YJhz50ZoXGf

Japanese Yoshuku Calligraphy Workshop with Azumi Uchitani
Wednesday, August 12
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center
Lansdowne and Horticultural Drives, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Tickets: $75 – Includes a copy of Azumi’s new book, “YOSHUKU: The Japanese Art of Manifesting”
(JASGP Members must login first to receive a $5 discount)

To learn more about the Workshop and to purchase tickets, please visit our website: https://ow.ly/b2Rx50ZoXGb

Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia continues this important Shofuso tradition, to light lanterns and float them on Shofuso’s pond for Obon. This night of remembrance and commemoration is dedicated to those no longer with us. Each registered participant will be able to choose if they would like to launch floating lanterns on Shofuso’s pond or simply observe the serenity of the experience.

Beginning at 7:30 PM, registered participants can launch floating lanterns on Shofuso’s pond to honor loved ones. Doors open right at 7:30 PM. There will be food and drinks for those in attendance as well as a musical performance on Koto by Mirai Yasuyama. The cost of $40 includes a floating lantern. Observer (without lantern) is $30. JASGP Members must sign in to get $10 off at checkout.

Saturday, August 8
7:30 – 9:30 PM
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center
(Rain Date August 9th)
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Saturday, August 15
7:30 – 9:30 PM
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center
(Rain Date August 16th)

Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center
Lansdowne and Horticultural Drives
Philadelphia, PA 19131
japanphilly.org