Virtual Conversation with Kiku Hughes

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THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT Take part in a free virtual conversation with Kiku Hughes, author of Displacement. Get an insight on the historical and personal impact that the WWII Japanese American incarceration camps have had, and the intergenerational issues they’ve left behind. Saturday, May 17, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm PT REGISTER HERE […]

Matsu no Mekaki Pine Decandling Workshop

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Discover the traditional technique of Matsu no Mekaki (pine tree decandling) in this hands-on workshop led by Certified Aesthetic Pruner, Steve DaSilva. This workshop is designed to help you refine and shape pines for health and beauty. Decandling, or selectively removing spring candles, is a crucial practice for controlling growth, encouraging back budding, and achieving […]

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Tea Ceremony Demonstration 11 am June 8

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Experience a Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony at Shinzen Garden Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Shinzen Garden as we present a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony on Sunday, June 8, 2025.  This unique cultural experience offers guests an opportunity to witness the graceful art of tea preparation and savor matcha in a serene setting. Join […]

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Toro Nagashi

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

In the spirit of the Japanese ceremony Tōrō Nagashi, please join Shinzen Garden for our 40th annual floating lantern celebration on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Traditionally, this Japanese ceremony honors the memory of loved ones. During the festival of Obon, it is believed that ancestors come back to spend time with the living. On the […]

Momiji-zukuri: Pruning Japanese Maples

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Discover the art of Momiji-zukuri, the refined technique of pruning Japanese maples, in this hands-on workshop led by Certified Aesthetic Pruner Steve DaSilva. With over 20 years of experience, Steve will guide participants in shaping these iconic trees to enhance their natural elegance, structure, and seasonal beauty. Learn the essential techniques of branch selection, thinning, […]

Get Tickets $25.00 – $45.00 38 tickets left