Free Garden Tour on June 28, 2026
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 […]
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Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States
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Seasons of Stories Book Club July Meeting
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJULY 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 […]
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Free Garden Tour on July 26, 2026
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Hiroshima and Nagasaki Remembrance Ceremony
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJoin 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. Each year, communities around the globe gather to honor the victims and survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima […]
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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 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 […]
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Seasons of Stories Book Club August Meeting
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesAUGUST 2026 BOOK SELECTION Convenience Store Woman by: Sayaka Murata The English-language debut of one of Japan's most talented contemporary writers, selling over 650,000 copies there, Convenience Store Woman is the heartwarming and surprising story of thirty-six-year-old Tokyo resident Keiko Furukura. Keiko has never fit in, neither in her family, nor in school, but […]
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Seasons of Stories Book Club September Meeting
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesSEPTEMBER 2026 BOOK SELECTION A Pale View of Hills by: Kazuo Ishiguro From the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature and author of the Booker Prize–winning novel The Remains of the Day Here is the story of Etsuko, a Japanese woman now living alone in England, dwelling on the recent suicide of her […]
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Soundbath at the Garden
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesUnwind beneath the open sky with a deeply restorative Sound Bath set within the tranquil beauty of Shinzen Garden. Surrounded by nature, you’ll be guided through a meditative experience using soothing tones and gentle vibrations designed to calm the mind, relax the body, and restore balance. As the sounds wash over you, stress melts away […]
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Intro to Birding: Discover the Birds of Shinzen Garden
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesIntro to Birding Discover the Birds of Shinzen Garden Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Have you ever wondered about the birds you see and hear […]
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Kintsugi: The Art of Golden Repair
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesKintsugi: The Art of Golden Repair Pottery Workshop Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Discover the beauty of imperfection through Kintsugi, the centuries-old Japanese art of […]
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The Art of the Tea Ceremony – An Immersive Tea Experience
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesAn Intimate Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience Limited to 8 Guests Experience the Japanese tea ceremony in a uniquely personal and immersive setting at Shinzen Friendship Garden. Unlike our traditional tea […]
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Art of the Kimono
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesThe Art of the Kimono Exploring Japan's Most Iconic Garment Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Step into the rich world of Japanese culture and tradition with The Art of the Kimono, an immersive workshop exploring one of Japan's most recognizable and enduring cultural treasures. More than a beautiful garment, the […]