View of Cherry Trees at the Horticulture Center in Fairmount Park, donated by the Japanese government in 1926
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TREE INFO
Where are Philly's Trees?
View our Cherry Blossom Map to find the best spots to enjoy Philly's trees.

When do THEY Blossom?
Expect to see brilliant pink blossoms towards the end of March and the lighter, larger varieties up through mid-April
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Thanks from the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia

Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia would like to extend its sincere thanks to all who helped make the 2009 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia the most successful in the history of the JASGP. An estimated 65,000 people attended, up from 40k in 2008, as our Festival continues to be the fastest growing cherry blossom festival in the country.

Sponsors, supporters, performers, vendors, volunteers, partners, guests, the cherry blossom trees and those who join us in admiring them -- we thank you all for your support this year and hope to see you in the years to come. Domo arigato gozaimashita!

「2009年スバル・フィラデルフィア桜祭り」にご参加いただいた皆様に心より御礼申し上げます。

過去最大の規模となった今年、約2カ月に渡る全40イベントを通じて参加された方は約65,000人と、昨年の40,000人を大きく上回りました。これはアメリカでもっとも急成長を見せている桜祭りです、

桜祭りを大成功に導いてくださったパフォーマー、スポンサー、サポーターの方々、ボランティアの皆さん、そして花開いてくれた桜の木に深く感謝をします。

Festival News

Sakura Snapshots 2009 Winners Announced!

Thursday, 07 May 2009

After reviewing the submitted photos, the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia has decided on winners for the Sakura Snapshots Online Cherry Blossom Photo Contest. Read on for results!
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Interview with the Cherry Blossom Queen

Tuesday, 05 May 2009

The 22nd Cherry Blossom Queen, Erisa Kazui, came to Sakura Sunday on April 5. The next day she read picture-book stories in Japanese to children at Center City Philadelpahia libraries. Looking poised...
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POST-EVENT REPORTS AND PHOTOS

Culture Week @ Liberty Place

Tuesday, 21 April 2009

article thumbnail Photos from Culture Week @ Liberty Place Rotunda -- Dr. Robot's Sumo Robot Battle, Martial Arts Demonstrations, Kimono Dressing...
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Sakura Snapshots Entries

Thursday, 16 April 2009

article thumbnail Entries for the 2009 Sakura Snapshots Photo Contest.
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Sakura Sunday 2009

Monday, 06 April 2009

article thumbnail On April 5, 2009, an estimated 40,000 Philadelphians celebrated the return of spring at what may have been the most successful Sakura Sunday in the history of the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia. With beautiful...
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Gala @ The Union League of Philadelphia

Monday, 30 March 2009

article thumbnail The 2009 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival Gala took place on Saturday, March 28 at the Union League of Philadelphia. When guests entered the room they found blossoms everywhere as the centerpiece of each table was overflowing with blooming...
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Kodo @ Kimmel Center

Wednesday, 18 March 2009

article thumbnail A crowd of 2,400 came out to enjoy the Kodo event at the Kimmel Center on March 17th. After enjoying drinks and activities in the plaza, attendees gathered in Verizon Hall to enjoy Kodo's stunning spectacle of percussion, song, and...
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Love, Etc. Live @ Japan Night 2009

Wednesday, 11 March 2009

article thumbnail Japan Night @ Philadelphia Museum of Art, featuring live performance by Love, Etc., turned out to be a fantastic success drawing media attention and an enthusiastic crowd. The four piece J-Pop-Jazz group from Brooklyn treated the crowd to...
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Kabuki Makeup Demonstration, March 8, 2009

Wednesday, 11 March 2009

article thumbnail Isaburo Hanayagi gave a talk on kabuki makeup techniques in an intimate setting at the painted bride. He transformed JASGP Assistant Director Sam Malissa first into a typical kabuki princess character, and then changed the makeup into a...
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Festival Kickoff Press Event 2009

Thursday, 05 March 2009

article thumbnai The festival kickoff press event at the Horticulture Center was a great success, drawing spectators, festival supporters, and members of the press to an opening ceremony featuring taiko drumming, kabuki dancing, and sake barrel breaking....
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