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Jero: Japan's First African-American Enka Singer

In February of 2008, Pittsburgh native Jerome Charles White, Jr. made his debut as Japan’s first African-American enka singer. With...
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2008 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival Concluded
The 2008 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia has come to a close. We would like to thank all who contributed to the success of our springtime celebration by attending the events. Below please find photo reports of our main events:



Sakura Sunday
Many thanks to all who came to Fairmount Park on Sunday the 13th for the main event of our festival. An estimated 20,000 people attended, exceeding our expectations twofold and making it the most successful Sakura Sunday in the history of the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival.




Sidewalk Parade
On Monday, April 7th, the Sidewalk Parade for the 2008 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia took place and drew crowds eager to celebrate the arrival of spring alongside performers from Tamagawa University Taiko and Dance.




ARAMARK Gala of the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival
The ARAMARK Gala of the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival was a great success, bringing 230+ attendees to the lovely Longwood Gardens Conservatory for a high-class kickoff celebration of the 2008 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival.