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SUMMARY:Free Garden Tour on June 28\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a free docent-led tour on select Sundays\, providing visitors with an in-depth exploration of its serene landscapes and cultural significance.  During the tour\, our knowledgeable docents guide guests through the garden’s features\, including the Clark Bonsai Collection\, stroll gardens\, traditional architecture\, and tea houses\, offering insights into Japanese culture and garden design. \nThe tours are approximately 1.5 hours long and free to the public with paid garden admission
URL:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/event/free-garden-tour-june-28/
LOCATION:Shinzen Friendship Garden\, 114 W Audubon Drive\, Fresno\, CA\, 93720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Garden Events,Special Programs
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SUMMARY:Seasons of Stories Book Club July Meeting
DESCRIPTION:JULY 2026 BOOK SELECTION\n\nKitchen\nby: Banana Yoshimoto\n  \n \nWith the publication of Kitchen\, the dazzling English-language debut that is still her best-loved book\, the literary world realized that Yoshimoto was a young writer of enduring talent whose work has quickly earned a place among the best of contemporary Japanese literature. Kitchen is an enchantingly original book that juxtaposes two tales about mothers\, love\, tragedy\, and the power of the kitchen and home in the lives of a pair of free-spirited young women in contemporary Japan. Mikage\, the heroine\, is an orphan raised by her grandmother\, who has passed away. Grieving\, Mikage is taken in by her friend Yoichi and his mother (who is really his cross-dressing father) Eriko. As the three of them form an improvised family that soon weathers its own tragic losses\, Yoshimoto spins a lovely\, evocative tale with the kitchen and the comforts of home at its heart. \nIn a whimsical style that recalls the early Marguerite Duras\, “Kitchen” and its companion story\, “Moonlight Shadow\,” are elegant tales whose seeming simplicity is the ruse of a very special writer whose voice echoes in the mind and the soul. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nORDER THE BOOK HERE\n  \nSeasons of Stories is a new book club at Shinzen Garden that invites readers to gather in the natural setting of the garden to explore literature inspired by Japanese culture and explore books from Japanese American authors.  We will be diving into a thoughtfully selected book each month and enjoy meaningful conversations surrounded by the beauty of the garden. All are welcome—bring your curiosity and love for stories! \nJoin our online club by scanning the QR Code\n \n 
URL:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/event/seasons-of-stories-book-club-july/
LOCATION:Shinzen Friendship Garden\, 114 W Audubon Drive\, Fresno\, CA\, 93720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Events,Special Programs
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SUMMARY:Free Garden Tour on July 26\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a free docent-led tour on select Sundays\, providing visitors with an in-depth exploration of its serene landscapes and cultural significance.  During the tour\, our knowledgeable docents guide guests through the garden’s features\, including the Clark Bonsai Collection\, stroll gardens\, traditional architecture\, and tea houses\, offering insights into Japanese culture and garden design. \nThe tours are approximately 1.5 hours long and free to the public with paid garden admission
URL:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/event/free-garden-tour-july-26/
LOCATION:Shinzen Friendship Garden\, 114 W Audubon Drive\, Fresno\, CA\, 93720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Garden Events,Special Programs
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SUMMARY:Hiroshima and Nagasaki Remembrance Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Shinzen Garden and the Human Right Coalition of the Central Valley for the 81st Annual Hiroshima & Nagasaki Atomic Bombing Remembrance\, a solemn evening of reflection\, remembrance\, and hope for a more peaceful world. \nEach year\, communities around the globe gather to honor the victims and survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima on August 6\, 1945\, and Nagasaki on August 9\, 1945. These bombings remain the only use of nuclear weapons in armed conflict and continue to serve as a powerful reminder of the devastating human cost of war and the enduring importance of peace. Annual memorial ceremonies in Hiroshima and Nagasaki are dedicated to remembering those who were lost and renewing a commitment to a world free from nuclear weapons. \nThe remembrance ceremony at Shinzen Garden provides an opportunity for our community to gather in a spirit of reflection and unity. Through words of remembrance\, cultural observances\, and moments of quiet contemplation\, we honor the memories of those whose lives were forever changed by the events of August 1945 and recognize the resilience of the hibakusha—the survivors who have dedicated their lives to sharing messages of peace. \n Guests are invited to reflect on the importance of understanding history\, fostering compassion\, and building a future rooted in peace and mutual respect. This annual observance serves not only as a memorial to those who perished\, but also as a call to future generations to preserve the lessons of the past. \nThe event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. We do ask that RSVP.
URL:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/event/hiroshima-and-nagasaki-remembrance-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:Shinzen Friendship Garden\, 114 W Audubon Drive\, Fresno\, CA\, 93720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Demonstrations,Special Programs
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SUMMARY:Toro Nagashi 2026
DESCRIPTION:In the spirit of the Japanese ceremony Tōrō Nagashi\, please join Shinzen Garden for our 41st annual floating lantern celebration on Saturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTraditionally\, 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 final evening of the festival\, paper lanterns are set afloat to accompany the spirits as they depart for another year. \nGET YOUR LANTERNS HERE\nPhoto courtesy of Ryan Watamura Photography
URL:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/event/toro-nagashi-2026/
LOCATION:CA
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