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2024 Children's Day Event (May 5, 2024) (Celebrating Children's Health, Happiness, and Family Unity)NEW

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Date: Sunday, 5 May, 2024       Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden [Video]
Lansdowne Dr and Horticultural Dr.
Philadelphia, PA 19131 USA
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Map of Shofuso Japanese House and Garden [Video], Lansdowne Dr and Horticultural Dr.

Children’s Day Event is a national holiday in Japan celebrating children’s health, happiness, and family unity. In honor of the holiday, Shofuso celebrates Children’s Day event every year with festive on-site displays of Japanese Samurai Armors (Kabuto) and carp streamers (Koinobori). Come to Shofuso with your family and friends to see this seasonal decoration, feed carps in the pond and enjoy the view of the Japanese garden with blooming Azaleas.

Scheduled in-person tours are available for group of 8-40 people, Wednesdays-Fridays: starting at 11am. For more information and for booking group tours, please contact: Mike Lewis, Program Coordinator, [email protected]

Tickets: the exhibition is included in admission to Shofuso. Visit japanphilly.org/shofuso to purchase tickets.

Download Children’s day educational materials for teachers: an educational series by Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia.

Lesson 1: What is Children’s day?
Lesson 2: A Mini Tour of Shofuso
Lesson 3: Koinobori
Lesson 4: Kamishibai “Paper Theater”
Lesson 5: Fan Dance Demonstration
Lesson 6: Hina Dolls

Event Dates
May 5, 2024

Event Location
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Lansdowne Dr and Horticultural Dr., Philadelphia, PA 19131

Event Title
Children's Day Event (May) (Celebrating Children’s Health, Happiness, and Family Unity)

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