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Fall Tree Maintenance |
Saturday, October 25, 9:00 AM - Noon
Location: Philadelphia Art Museum area
RSVP to Sam Malissa at smalissa@greaterphilachamber.com
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Take part in a morning of mulching and pruning the cherry trees in Fairmount Park. Maintenance veterans will be on hand to demonstrate the correct techniques for mulching and pruning - no prior experience is necessary. Maintenance activities will be followed by a picnic (Japanese lunchbox provided for RSVP'd volunteers.) This will be the last tree maintenance event of the year.
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Moonviewing & Tea Ceremony @ Shofuso Japanese House & Garden |
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Sat. 10/11 - 6 pm – 9 pm
$50 / $45 Shofuso members
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Sun. 10/19 - 1 pm & 3 pm
$28 / $25 Shofuso members |
Sun. 10/26 1 pm & 2 pm
$22 / $18 Shofuso members |
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden,
North Horticultural Drive,
West Fairmount Park
Philadelphia, PA 19131 -
www.shofuso.com |
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Tamagawa Taiko & Dance: WHYY On Canvas TV Special |
Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 8:00 PM
WHYY Channel 12
WHYY DTV Channel 12.1 |
Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 9:00 PM
WHYY Arts Channel 12.2
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From one of the best performing arts schools in Japan, the Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming and Dance troupe, led by professor and renowned choreographer, Isaburoh Hanayagi, presents resonating drumming medleys with visually stunning Japanese dance at the Painted Bride Art Center.
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Lecture: The Life and Legend of the Warrior Rebel Taira Masakado |
Wednesday, October 15, 12:00PM
Center for East Asian Studies,
Cherpack Lounge
543 Williams Hall, 255 S. 36th Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Dr. Karl Friday, Professor of Japanese History, will discuss his latest work, The First Samurai: The Life and Legend of the Warrior Rebel Taira Masakado, as well as answer any questions that students might have pertaining to early Japanese history, Japanese military institutions and traditions, and samurai. Students of all levels of study are welcome. Lunch Provided.
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Zenkaikon Anime Convention |
Friday, October 17, 2008 4:00 PM - 1:30 AM
Saturday, October 18, 2008 9:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Valley Forge Scanticon Hotel and Conference Center
1210 First Avenue King of Prussia, PA 19406
Admission: Friday - $15, Saturday - $20, Two-Day Pass - $30
www.zenkaikon.com
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This local convention celebrating Japanese anime, manga, and video gaming, is returning to Valley Forge for its third year on October 17th through 18th, 2008. With a variety of panels, video screenings, costume contests, gaming tournaments, concerts, dances, and more, there is never a dull moment at Zenkaikon!
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Big Japan Wrestling |
Sunday, October 19, 3:30 PM
New Alhambra (Former ECW Arena)
7 W. Ritner Street, South Philadelphia, PA
Admission: $15.00
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Chikara Professional Wrestling will be hosting an event in South Philadelphia with several athletes from BIG JAPAN WRESTLING. The show is family friendly with elements of both comedy and fantasy.
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Japanese Conversation Club |
Thursday, October 23, 6:30 - 8:00 PM; Tuesday, November 4, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
The Bellevue, 7th Floor Broad & Walnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Free participation
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Our conversation club is an informal gathering for people to speak together in Japanese and English. Open to speakers of all levels.
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JET Information Session @ Swarthmore |
Monday, October 20,
4:15 – 5:15 PM
Room 226, Kohlberg Hall,
Swarthmore College,
500 College Ave.
Swarthmore, PA 19081
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Our conversation club is an informal gathering for people to speak together in Japanese and English. Open to speakers of all levels.
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Katsura Kan Butoh Dance Performance, Lecture & Workshop |
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Thursday, October 30
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Lang Performing Arts Center
Swarthmore College
500 College Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081
Open to the public |
Friday, October 31,
8:00 PM
Mascher Space Cooperative
155 Cecil B. Moore Ave Philadelphia, PA 19122
$12 gen, $10 w/ dancepass
(performance followed by Halloween party -- come in costume) |
Sat & Sun, November 1 & 2
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Troy Dance Lab
Lang Performing Arts Center
Swarthmore College
500 College Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081
Open to the public |

| · 2009 Cherry Blossom Festival Internship Opportunity · |
The Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia, a non-profit organization, seeks a Program Intern for late January–April, 2009. The candidate should have an interest in or familiarity with Japan and Japanese culture. Ability to speak Japanese is helpful, but not required. A valid driver’s license is required. The intern's work will focus on the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia project.
For detailed information about this opportunity,
continue to the JASGP.ORG job bank |

| Support the JASGP Community Tree Planting Project |
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Help fund the purchase, planting, and maintenance of Philadelphia’s cherry blossom trees. Donations can be made in any amount and are are fully tax-deductible. |
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Show your support by becoming a JASGP member. Members receive discounts on program participation fees, a quarterly newsletter, and more... |
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Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia
200 South Broad Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia,
PA 19102
Phone: (215) 790-3810 Fax: (215) 790-3805
Email: jasgp@greaterphilachamber.com | Web: jasgp.org |
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