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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Seasons of Stories Book Club October Meeting
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesOCTOBER 2026 BOOK SELECTION Kokoro by: Natsume Soseki No collection of Japanese literature is complete without Natsume Soseki's Kokoro, his most famous novel and the last he completed before […]
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Art in the Garden
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesExperience the beauty of art and nature intertwined at Art in the Garden, a unique strolling art show set in the serene surroundings of Shinzen Garden. Local artists will showcase their work throughout the garden, creating a peaceful and inspiring outdoor gallery for the community to explore. As you stroll through the pathways, enjoy a […]
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How Dragons and Bells Make Rain in Japan – Virtual Lecture
VirtualVIRTUAL LECTURE - How Dragons and Bells Make Rain in Japan For centuries, humans have sought supernatural assistance for relief from droughts and floods. In Japan, tenth-century records show that dragons were enlisted in imperial rainmaking rituals. Buddhist texts and Asian folklore are ripe with tales of dragon kings who dwell in an undersea palace […]
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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 […]