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SUMMARY:Kaidan: Tales of Moonlight and Rain at Shofuso
LOCATION:Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center | Lansdowne Dr & Horticultural D
 r\, Philadelphia\, PA 19131\, pennsylvania\, United States
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 18: 7:00 PM\; 9:00 PM\nSaturday\, September
  19: 7:00 PM\; 9:00 PM\n\nLafcadio Hearn once wrote that “the dead have 
 no shadows”. This fall\, we invite you to look closer.\n\nStep through t
 he gates of the historic Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center and into the sha
 dow-laden world of the Heian era. For this exclusive iteration of Kaidan: 
 An Evening of 100 Spirits\, we are stripping away the stage to offer a rar
 e\, deeply intimate parlor magic and storytelling experience as well as of
 fering a high-end black tie experience for those among you who enjoy the a
 rt and artistry of the Japanese folktale.\n\nIntimate Candlelit Parlor Sho
 w\nLimited to a small circle of guests within the traditional architecture
  of Shofuso\, this performance trades grand spectacle for the chilling pre
 cision of close-up illusion and the ancient power of the spoken word. Insp
 ired by the ghostly chronicles of Lafcadio Hearn and Ueda Akinari\, Kaidan
  invites you to witness the impossible just inches from your eyes. Leave t
 he modern world at the garden gate\, and prepare to be spirited away. In t
 he quiet halls of Shofuso\, the spirits are closer than ever.\n\nThe Exper
 ience Includes:\n- Atmospheric Storytelling: Journey through the “Kaidan
 ” (ghost stories) of old Japan\, where vengeful spirits\, shapeshifters\
 , and moral quandaries come to life\, this time drawing also from the 1776
  publication of Ugestsu Monogatari.\n- Parlor Magic & Illusion: Experience
  a specialized repertoire of magic designed for an intimate setting—wher
 e the boundary between the natural and supernatural dissolves.\n- A Histor
 ic Setting: Immerse yourself in the authentic beauty of Shofuso. Set again
 st the sliding doors and tatami mats of Fairmount Park’s hidden gem\, th
 e house itself becomes a character in our evening of hauntings.\n- Cultura
 l Connection: Developed with the expertise of Cultural Competency Dramatur
 g Rob Buscher\, every tale and trick is grounded in the authentic folklore
  of pre-modern Japan.\nGeneral Admission Includes: An intimate parlor show
  in a unique location plus access to a Suntory cash bar and pre-show live 
 music\n\nVIP Admission Includes: All the above plus tintype photos of you 
 and your group and a tasting by Suntory before the show. The Saturday even
 t also includes a post-show close up magic and liquor tasting with the mag
 ician.\n\nPre-Show Add-on Includes: An exclusive and private tour around t
 he Shofuso House and Gardens before the 7pm show on September 19th\n\nOrga
 nizer: Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia\n\nOrganizer email: i
 nfo@japanphilly.org\n\nRegistration: https://japanphilly.org/event/kaidan-
 tales-of-moonlight-and-rain-at-shofuso/?event_date=2026-09-18\n\nJapanHand
 s listing: https://japanhands.org/events/kaidan-tales-of-moonlight-and-rai
 n-at-shofuso
ORGANIZER;CN="Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia":mailto:info@j
 apanphilly.org
URL;VALUE=URI:https://japanphilly.org/event/kaidan-tales-of-moonlight-and-
 rain-at-shofuso/?event_date=2026-09-18
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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