Saturday, September 29
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Penn Museum
3260 South Street, Philadelphia PA 19104
(215) 890-4000

The many sounds, sights, tastes, arts and traditions of Japan come together in Philadelphia during the Fall when the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology present Celebrate Japan! Co-sponsored by the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia, the Center for East Asian Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, the Friends of the Japanese House and Garden (Shofuso), and Continental Airlines, this spectacular, family-friendly event features the mesmerizing beats of Taiko drummers and an Aikido demonstration. The day also includes a tea ceremony; presentations on sushi preparation, flower arrangement, and calligraphy; Japanese anime and manga; a kimono display and dressing workshop; traditional Japanese games; a display of traditional dolls — even a chance to experience Shiatsu massage — and more!

Admission to Celebrate Japan! is free with Museum admission donation ($8 general admission; $5 students and seniors; free for children under 6, Museum members and PENNcard holders).