The Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles is accepting donations in response to the recent Noto Peninsula earthquake in Japan. Donations can be made by check. Please use the following information and mailing address below when sending a donation check: ① Payee Name: Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles ② Memo Line: Earthquake […]
Southern California Gardeners’ Federation held the 69th Annual Officers’ Installation at Quite Cannon event place in Montebello on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. The Federation’s 2024 Cabinet are: Brian Yamasaki, President; Masao Morisaku, First Vice President; Yasunori Arakaki, Second VP; Takashi Kushi, Third VP; Derek Furukawa, Secretary; Kazuo Oda, Main Treasurer; Noriko Jaramillo, Auditor. The 2024 […]
Southern California Gardeners’ Federation held the 69th Annual Officers’ Installation at Quite Cannon event place in Montebello on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. The Federation’s 2024 Cabinet are: Brian Yamasaki, President; Masao Morisaku, First Vice President; Yasunori Arakaki, Second VP; Takashi Kushi, Third VP; Derek Furukawa, Secretary; Kazuo Oda, Main Treasurer; Noriko Jaramillo, Auditor. The 2024 […]
Forwarded for Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute GARDENA, CA, – The Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute Matsuri Fundraiser is back this year! Matsuri has always been a festive time where GVJCI’s member organizations and supporters get together to volunteer, enjoy food, entertainment, games, community and so much more, all while raising funds to support the […]
Shoseian “Whispering Pine” Teahouse in Brand Park, Glendale presents “Cherry Blossom Celebration” In partnership with the Japan Foundation Los Angeles on Sunday, March 20, 9:30 am to 2 pm. 9:30am – 10:00am – Opening Koto Performance by Saeko Kujiraoka & Sakura Jimenez 10:00am – 10:45am – Urasenke Tea Ceremony : 1st seating by Nakada Shachu […]
The Friends of Shoseisan presents “Holiday Tea & Japan Culture Day” on Sunday, Dec. 19, from 10am through 3pm at Shoseian “Whispering Pine” Teahouse in Brand Park 1601, West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA 91201. Limited seating for tea – $20 donation per person. RSVP by Dec. 15 required at the website GenladeTeaHouse.org and selecting the […]
The Japan Foundation Los Angeles presents the outdoor screening & Samurai Acting workshop at the Shoseian Teahouse in Glendale, California in the evening of Sunday, Sept. 19. Challenge yourself in a sword fight performance that you’ve only seen in Samurai movies at the beautiful Japanese Garden in Glendale, California. Japanese actor group “Burai” will be your […]
Shoseian “Whispering Pine” Teahouse presents Art Walk to see all of the artwork sent to Glendale by students from Higashi-Osaka on Sunday, August 15, from 10 am – 3pm at the Friendship Garden and the teahouse, inside of Brand Library Park, 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA 91201. Glendale and Higashi-Osaka are sister cities since […]
On Aug.15, 2021 in Glendale, California, the Friends of Shoseian hosted a recognition of the Sister Cities in Japan which was celebrated at the Shoseian Tea House and Friendship Garden in Glendale’s Brand Park. Representatives from Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Culver City and Santa Barbara, met outside in the garden to share […]