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  • Seasons of Stories Book Club April Meeting

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

    APRIL 2026 BOOK SELECTION The Setting Sun by: Osamu Dazai Set in the early postwar years, it probes the destructive effects of war and the transition from a feudal Japan […]

    Free
  • free docent led garden tour this sunday at shinzen garden

    Free Garden Tour on April 26

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

      Join 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 […]

    Free

  • Seasons of Stories Book Club May Meeting

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

    MAY 2026 BOOK SELECTION Heaven by: Mieko Kawakami   With profound tenderness and sensitivity, Japanese literary superstar Mieko Kawakami turns her unique gaze onto the causes and effects of violence. […]

    RSVP Now Free 26 spots left
  • japanese tea ceremony demonstration at shinzen garden on may 17 at 11 am

    Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration on May 17 – 11:00 am Seating

    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, May 17, 2026 […]

    Get Tickets $25.00 – $35.00 24 tickets left
  • free docent led garden tour on sunday may 31 at noon at shinzen garden

    Free Garden Tour on May 31, 2026

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

      Join 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 […]

    RSVP Now Free 24 spots left

  • japans metalcraft superstars ten master artists virtual presentation

    Japan Metalcraft Superstars: Ten Master Artist

    Virtual

    Japan’s Metalcraft Superstars: Ten Master Artists Presented by Japan Society of Northern California *Online Program Drawn from 2,300 years of Japan’s rich metalworking heritage, today’s leading metal artists are redefining […]

  • art of the kimono workshop on june 13 at shinzen garden. registration is required

    The Art of the Kimono

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

    Step into the rich cultural world of the kimono in this engaging and educational workshop exploring the history, symbolism, and artistry of Japan’s most iconic garment. The Art of the […]

    Get Tickets $25.00 – $35.00 35 tickets left

  • Seasons of Stories Book Club June Meeting

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

    JUNE 2026 BOOK SELECTION The Guest Cat by: Takashi Hiraide   A bestseller in France and winner of Japan's Kiyama Shohei Literary Award, The Guest Cat, by the acclaimed poet […]

    RSVP Now Free 30 spots left
  • free docent led tour on june 28 at shinzen garden

    Free Garden Tour on June 28, 2026

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

      Join 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 […]

    RSVP Now Free 30 spots left

  • Seasons of Stories Book Club July Meeting

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

    JULY 2026 BOOK SELECTION Kitchen by: Banana Yoshimoto   With the publication of Kitchen, the dazzling English-language debut that is still her best-loved book, the literary world realized that Yoshimoto […]

    RSVP Now Free 30 spots left
  • free docent led garden tour on july 26 at 10:30 am inside shinzen garden

    Free Garden Tour on July 26, 2026

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

      Join 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 […]

    RSVP Now Free 30 spots left

  • toro nagashi floating lantern ceremony at shinzen garden on august 15 2026

    Toro Nagashi 2026

    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 Traditionally, this Japanese ceremony honors […]