The traditional Japanese teahouse at Brand Park in Glendale was built in 1974 through the combined efforts of the sister cities of Glendale and Higashi-Osaka, Japan.
It is one of the few traditional Japanese teahouses open to the public in the United States.
Given the name “Shoseian” or “Whispering Pine Teahouse” by the fifteenth grand tea master of the Urasenke School of Tea in Japan, the teahouse is designated an official tearoom.
Dr. Yamazaki of Higashi-Osaka provided initial support for the teahouse and gardens.
The teahouse, which was designed by architect Hayahiko Takase of Los Angeles, is a unique blending of western and eastern design and an apt expression of the spirit of cross-cultural community.
The Friends of Shoseian presents traditional Japanese “Gagaku” music, dance and tea ceremony on the afternoon of May 11, 2013.
The goal of this event is to raise funds to remodel the interior of the Shoseian “Whispering Pine” teahouse.
This event will take place out on the lawn in front of the teahouse.
Saturday, May 11 at Brand Park, 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA 91201 (West end of the park)
3:00 – 3:45 pm, Japanese “Gagaku” music and dance performance
3:45 – 4:45 pm, Japanese tea ceremony
Friends of Shoseian http://shoseianteahouse.com