BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//JapanHands//Calendar//EN NAME:Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia - JapanHands Events X-WR-CALNAME:Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia - JapanHands Ev ents X-WR-CALDESC:Upcoming events from Japan America Society of Greater Philade lphia TIMEZONE-ID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2026-obon-lantern-floating-ceremony-mukaeb-jasgp@japanhands.org SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260801T013846 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T050000 SUMMARY:2026 Obon Lantern Floating Ceremony – Mukaeb LOCATION:Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center | Lansdowne Dr & S Horticultural Dr\, Philadelphia\, PA 19131\, pennsylvania\, United States DESCRIPTION:Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia continues this i mportant Shofuso tradition\, to light lanterns and float them on Shofuso ’s pond for Obon. This night of remembrance and commemoration is dedicat ed 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.\n\nObon is a series of Summer events in Japan based on Buddhist and ancestral worship that enshri ne and celebrate the spirits of ancestors. Typically\, people return to th eir hometowns to celebrate Obon each year. Families gather\, clean their g raveyard and the shrine in their house\, and light lanterns to welcome the spirits home. Mukaebi is the welcoming fire\, or opening night of Obon. A fter the spirits spend a few days with family\, the Bon-Odori dancers form a circle under the lanterns to guide the spirits back to the otherworld. This is the Okuribi\, or culmination of Obon when the ancestors are sent b ack to the spirit world.\n\nTickets: Participant with Lantern $40.00 | Ob server without Lantern $30.00\n\nOrganizer: Japan America Society of Great er Philadelphia\n\nOrganizer email: info@japanphilly.org\n\nRegistration: https://japanphilly.org/event/2026-obon-lantern-floating-ceremony-mukaebi/ ?event_date=2026-08-08\n\nJapanHands listing: https://japanhands.org/event s/2026-obon-lantern-floating-ceremony-mukaeb-jasgp ORGANIZER;CN="Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia":mailto:info@j apanphilly.org URL;VALUE=URI:https://japanphilly.org/event/2026-obon-lantern-floating-cer emony-mukaebi/?event_date=2026-08-08 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:japanese-yoshuku-calligraphy-workshop-with-azumi-uchitani@japanhands.o rg SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260801T013846 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T050000 SUMMARY:Japanese Yoshuku Calligraphy Workshop with Azumi Uchitani LOCATION:Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center | Lansdowne Dr & Horticultural D r\, Philadelphia\, PA 19131\, pennsylvania\, United States DESCRIPTION:Tickets: $75 – Includes a copy of Azumi’s book\, “YOSHU KU: The Japanese Art of Manifesting”\n\nJASGP is excited to welcome Azum i Uchitani to Shofuso for an exploration of Japanese wisdom\, life philoso phy\, and traditional customs of yoshuku\, or “pre-celebration\,” foll owed 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.\n\nThe workshop will include:\n- Introduction to Azumi ’s new book\, “YOSHUKU: The Japanese Art of Manifesting”\n- Discussi on of a chapter relevant to Obon\n- A short\, guided meditation\n- Calligr aphy session where guests will create the Kanji character Hasu (Lotus) whi ch is related to the Obon holiday\n\nOrganizer: Japan America Society of G reater Philadelphia\n\nOrganizer email: info@japanphilly.org\n\nRegistrati on: https://japanphilly.org/event/calligraphy-workshop-with-azumi-uchitani /?event_date=2026-08-12\n\nJapanHands listing: https://japanhands.org/even ts/japanese-yoshuku-calligraphy-workshop-with-azumi-uchitani ORGANIZER;CN="Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia":mailto:info@j apanphilly.org URL;VALUE=URI:https://japanphilly.org/event/calligraphy-workshop-with-azum i-uchitani/?event_date=2026-08-12 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2026-obon-lantern-floating-ceremony-okuribi-jasgp@japanhands.org SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260801T013846 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T050000 SUMMARY:2026 Obon Lantern Floating Ceremony – Okuribi LOCATION:Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center | Lansdowne Dr & S Horticultural Dr\, Philadelphia\, PA 19131\, pennsylvania\, United States DESCRIPTION:Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia continues this i mportant Shofuso tradition\, to light lanterns and float them on Shofuso ’s pond for Obon. This night of remembrance and commemoration is dedicat ed 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.\n\nObon is a series of Summer events in Japan based on Buddhist and ancestral worship that enshri ne and celebrate the spirits of ancestors. Typically\, people return to th eir hometowns to celebrate Obon each year. Families gather\, clean their g raveyard and the shrine in their house\, and light lanterns to welcome the spirits home. Mukaebi is the welcoming fire\, or opening night of Obon. A fter the spirits spend a few days with family\, the Bon-Odori dancers form a circle under the lanterns to guide the spirits back to the otherworld. This is the Okuribi\, or culmination of Obon when the ancestors are sent b ack to the spirit world.\n\nTickets: Participant with Lantern $40.00 | Ob server without Lantern $30.00\n\nOrganizer: Japan America Society of Great er Philadelphia\n\nOrganizer email: info@japanphilly.org\n\nRegistration: https://japanphilly.org/event/2026-obon-lantern-floating-ceremony-okuribi/ \n\nJapanHands listing: https://japanhands.org/events/2026-obon-lantern-fl oating-ceremony-okuribi-jasgp ORGANIZER;CN="Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia":mailto:info@j apanphilly.org URL;VALUE=URI:https://japanphilly.org/event/2026-obon-lantern-floating-cer emony-okuribi/ STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15th-annual-ikebana-exhibition-at-shofuso@japanhands.org SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260801T013846 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T040000 SUMMARY:15th Annual Ikebana Exhibition at Shofuso LOCATION:Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center | Lansdowne Dr & Horticultural D r\, Philadelphia\, PA 19131\, pennsylvania\, United States DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 4th to Sunday\, September 6th\n11:00 AM – 5:00 PM\nExhibition included in Shofuso Admission\n\nOpening Reception an d Members Night\nThursday\, September 3rd\n5:00 PM – 7:00\n\nShofuso Jap anese Cultural Center is proud to host an exhibition to honor Ikebana Inte rnational\, Philadelphia Chapter 71 and their continued support.\n\nThe ik ebana arrangements are created by talented practitioners from various scho ols\, and will be adorning our historic house and peaceful veranda from Fr iday\, September 4 through Sunday\, September 6\, with setup and opening r eception taking place Thursday September 3.\n\nOrganizer: Japan America So ciety of Greater Philadelphia\n\nOrganizer email: info@japanphilly.org\n\n Registration: https://japanphilly.org/event/2026-ikebana-exhibition-at-sho fuso/?event_date=2026-09-04\n\nJapanHands listing: https://japanhands.org/ events/15th-annual-ikebana-exhibition-at-shofuso ORGANIZER;CN="Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia":mailto:info@j apanphilly.org URL;VALUE=URI:https://japanphilly.org/event/2026-ikebana-exhibition-at-sho fuso/?event_date=2026-09-04 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2026-aki-matsuri-jasgp@japanhands.org SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260801T013846 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T050000 SUMMARY:2026 Aki Matsuri LOCATION:Schauffele Plaza | Lancaster Ave &\, Cricket Ave\, Ardmore\, PA 1 9003\, pennsylvania\, United States DESCRIPTION:Admission: $10\, Children 12 and under Free\n\nJapan America S ociety of Greater Philadelphia will once again host a Japanese Fall Harves t Festival in Ardmore\, PA. Aki Matsuri festivals are centered around giv ing thanks for the harvest and wishing for good fortune for the future.\n\ nThere will be activities for all ages at the festival\n- Taiko drumming b y Casual Fifth and KyoDaiko\n- Traditional music and dancing by the Seabro ok Minyo Dance Group\n- Origami\, mini Chochin lantern\, and Uchiwa Fan “Make-and-Take”\n- Japanese crafts\, games\, such as YoYo Tsuri (YoYo Balloon Fishing) & game prizes!\n- Cosplay Fashion Show\n- Karaoke\n- Japa nese food trucks & vendors\n\nOrganizer: Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia\n\nOrganizer email: info@japanphilly.org\n\nRegistration: htt ps://japanphilly.org/event/2026-aki-matsuri-fall-festival/?event_date=2026 -09-12\n\nJapanHands listing: https://japanhands.org/events/2026-aki-matsu ri-jasgp ORGANIZER;CN="Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia":mailto:info@j apanphilly.org URL;VALUE=URI:https://japanphilly.org/event/2026-aki-matsuri-fall-festival /?event_date=2026-09-12 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:kaidan-tales-of-moonlight-and-rain-at-shofuso@japanhands.org SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260801T013846 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T040000 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 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR