Seasons of Stories Book Club August 23 Meeting #3
AUGUST 2025 BOOK SELECTION Before the Coffee Gets Cold by: Tashikazu Kawaguchi In a small back alley of Tokyo, there is a café that has been serving carefully brewed coffee […]
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Kuppa Joy at Cedar and Shepard 8821 N. Cedar, Fresno, United States
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Seasons of Stories Book Club Sept 20 Meeting #4
SEPTEMBER 2025 BOOK SELECTION The Miracles of the Namiya General Store by: Keigo Higashino From exactly midnight until daybreak, the Namiya General Store advice box will be reopening for one night only. When three delinquents hole up in an abandoned general store after their most recent robbery, to their great surprise, a letter drops through […]
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Fresno Koi Show
Woodward Park, Activities Area 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CAFresno Koi Show hosted by the Central California Koi Society September 27 & 28, 2025 inside the Woodward Park Group Activities Area The Fresno Koi Show is one of the longest-running events of its kind in the Nation. Local and out-of-area hobbyists and enthusiasts exhibit their prized koi fish and share their passion and knowledge […]
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Flowering Fins: Painting Koi in Watercolor Class
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesDive into the graceful beauty of koi fish with Flowering Fins: Painting Koi in Watercolor, an inspiring watercolor workshop as we explore the graceful beauty of koi fish! In this two-hour class, you’ll explore the fluid nature of watercolor as you bring these graceful fish to life. Led by talented local artist Noelle Correia, this […]
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Garden Views: Landscape Photography
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesDiscover the art of capturing breathtaking garden landscapes in our Garden Views: Landscape Photography workshop. Perfect for beginners to seasoned pros, this hands-on class at Shinzen Garden will focus on capturing the expansive beauty of garden landscapes, pathways, bridges, and architectural elements. Led by the pros at Horn Photo, you'll learn wide-angle composition, how to […]
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Seasons of Stories Book Club October Meeting
OCTOBER 2025 BOOK SELECTION Epitaph for a Peach by: David Mas Masumoto A lyrical, sensuous and thoroughly engrossing memoir of one critical year in the life of an organic peach farmer, Epitaph for a Peach is "a delightful narrative...with poetic flair and a sense of humor" (Library Journal). David Mas Masumoto is a third-generation farmer, […]
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Seasons of Verse – October Poetry Series
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesRESCHEDULED TO NOVEMBER 15, 2025 Seasons of Verse is a curated poetry reading series held inside the peaceful landscape of Shinzen Garden, featuring four unique events that align with the rhythm of the seasons. The series will showcase the vibrant voices of Fresno-area poets and offer one open mic event to welcome emerging and community writers. […]
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Canon Creator VIP Experience
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesLet’s Create with Canon! We’re so excited — Canon is bringing 80 camera and lens combos for people to use during the workshop! It’s the perfect chance to explore new gear, learn, and have fun shooting together. New to photography and content creation? Join Canon Creator Nathan Lee Allen as he shares his journey of content […]
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Canon Creator Main Event
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesLet’s Create with Canon! FREE EVENT WITH PAID GARDEN ADMISSION We’re so excited — Canon is bringing 80 camera and lens combos for people to use during the workshop! It’s the […]
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Seasons of Verse – November Poetry Series
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON Seasons of Verse is a curated poetry reading series held inside the peaceful landscape of Shinzen Garden, featuring four unique events that align with the rhythm of the seasons. The series will showcase the vibrant voices of Fresno-area poets and offer one […]
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Autumn Color Viewing
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesWe invite you to experience the breathtaking beauty of Shinzen Garden’s fall colors. Enjoy a peaceful stroll among the Japanese maples with a warm cup of tea and a traditional Japanese rice cracker during our Autumn Color viewing. Sunday, November 23, 2025 10:00 am - Noon This event is included with paid garden admission. Garden […]
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Where Cultures Meet in Nature
VirtualWhere Culture Meet in Nature: The Story of Japanese Gardens in the West REGISTER FOR THIS WEBINAR HERE Why have Japanese gardens captured the imagination of Western audiences for centuries? Why is our present moment a pivotal juncture in the story of the growth and evolution of Japanese gardens? Join Professor Kendall Brown (California State […]
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Seasons of Stories Book Club January Meeting
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJANUARY 2026 BOOK SELECTION The Traveling Cat Chronicles by: Hiro Arikawa We take journeys to explore exotic new places and to return to the comforts of home, to visit old […]
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Ume Bloom Viewing
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesUme Bloom Viewing Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 10am - 1pm Enjoy a cup of hot tea and a Japanese rice cracker while you view the beauty of the Ume […]
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The Art Lover’s Guide to Japanese Museums
VirtualVIRTUAL EVENT Japan is a country of museums. There are more than 1,200 art museums yet this fact is often little known outside its borders. They are sprinkled throughout Japan and their range is striking. Museums are a fascinating gateway into Japanese culture, whether traditional or contemporary, but foreign visitors are often bewildered by their […]
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Seasons of Stories Book Club Feb Meeting
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesFEBRUARY 2026 BOOK SELECTION The Sailor Who Fell From Grace with the Sea by: Hiro Arikawa Thirteen-year-old Noboru is a member of a gang of highly philosophical teenage boys who […]
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Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesExperience 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, March 8, 2026 […]
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Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration 1:30 Seating
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesExperience 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, March 8, 2026 […]
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Haiku and Harmony Poetry Workshop
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesExplore the art of haiku and nature-inspired poetry while learning traditional Japanese forms. Through guided exercises and observation of the seasonal beauty of Shinzen Garden, attendees will craft their own […]
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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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Seasons of Stories Book Club March Meeting
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesMARCH 2026 BOOK SELECTION Ms. Ice Sandwich by: Mieko Kawakami In her English language debut, “ceaselessly growing and evolving”novelist Mieko Kawakami renders an adolsecent voice with laser precision (Haruki Murakami). “Ms Ice Sandwich” is a name I made up, of course. I thought of it the minute I first saw her. Ms Ice Sandwich’s […]
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Seasons of Stories Book Club April Meeting
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesAPRIL 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 to an industrial society. Ozamu Dazai died, a suicide, in 1948. But the influence of his book has made "people of the setting sun" a […]
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Free Garden Tour on April 26
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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Seasons of Stories Book Club May Meeting
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesMAY 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. […]
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Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration on May 17 – 11:00 am Seating
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesExperience 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 […]
$25.00 – $35.00