FIELD TRIPS
School groups of 8 or more students can take a guided tour through each of Shofuso’s rooms to learn the purpose and significance of the main features of the site. They’ll be able to recognize elements of traditional Japanese houses that are still found in Japanese homes today. Students will be required to remove their shoes before entering the house. (Please contact JASGP with any specific questions or concerns regarding accessibility.)
In addition to a tour of the house, groups can participate in a variety of enriching cultural activities. Grades 3 or higher can enjoy a tea tasting, during which they’ll hear the history of tea in Japan, learn about the tea ceremony, and prepare a bowl of matcha green tea. JASGP also offers a fun, staff-led origami lesson for all ages and skill levels, as well as a kamishibai storytelling experience that offers a delightful and dramatic telling of Japanese folktales.
Shofuso is open for group tours Wednesday-Friday, March through October. Please schedule as far in advance as possible.
Cost: non-refundable $25 scheduling fee + $5 per person. Add-ons: tea tasting ($12 per person), traditional Kamishibai storytelling ($3 per person), fish food to feed our award winning Koi fish collection ($1 per person).
supports classroom learning in:
Asian Studies, Multicultural & Heritage
topics covered:
Japanese History, Multicultural, Heritage, Asian Art, Architecture, Storytelling, Science, Plants, Gardening.
contact info
Name: Mike Lewis, Program Coordinator.
Phone: 267-237-3550
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
SHOFUSO JAPANESE CULTURAL CENTER
Experience Japan in Philadelphia with the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia, an organization that’s inspired collaboration between Japan and Philadelphia for over 30 years! JASGP operates Shofuso, the historic Japanese house and garden in West Fairmount Park, produces the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, and offers arts and cultural programs for all ages.
Visit Shofuso, recognized as one of the best Japanese gardens in North America, to view a tiered waterfall, koi fish, a tea garden with a traditional tea house, and other beautiful features. Celebrate Japanese culture throughout the region at the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, a collection of more than a dozen events that take place each April. Partake in a tea ceremony, learn how to play taiko drums, dance at the Obon festival in the summer, and so much more.
contact info
Hrs: Shofuso: Apr.-Oct., Wed.-Sun. 11AM-5PM; Nov.-Dec., Sat.-Sun. 10AM-4PM. JASGP Offices: Mon.-Fri., 9AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Multicultural Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Multiculturalism is a situation in which all the different cultural or racial groups in a society have equal rights and opportunities, and none is ignored or regarded as unimportant.
English is not the official language of the United States. However, it’s the de facto national language. One out of five people living in the United States can speak a language other than English in the home. The top five languages spoken at home by people over the age of 5 are English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
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FIELD TRIPS
Groups of 8 or more scouts can take a guided tour through each of Shofuso’s rooms to learn the purpose and significance of the main features of the site. They’ll be able to recognize elements of traditional Japanese houses that are still found in Japanese homes today. Scouts will be required to remove their shoes before entering the house. (Please contact JASGP with any specific questions or concerns regarding accessibility.)
In addition to a tour of the house, scout groups can participate in a variety of enriching cultural activities that align with requirements for American Cultures, Architecture, and Gardening Merit Badges. Grades 3 or higher can enjoy a tea tasting, during which they’ll hear the history of tea in Japan, learn about the tea ceremony, and prepare a bowl of matcha green tea. JASGP also offers a fun, staff-led origami lesson for all ages and skill levels, as well as a kamishibai storytelling experience that offers a delightful and dramatic telling of Japanese folktales.
Shofuso is open for group tours Wednesday-Friday, March through October. Please schedule as far in advance as possible.
Cost: non-refundable $25 scheduling fee + $5 per person. Add-ons: tea tasting ($12 per person), traditional Kamishibai storytelling ($3 per person), fish food to feed our award winning Koi fish collection ($1 per person).
supports scout badges in:
Asian Studies, Multicultural & Heritage
topics covered:
Japanese History, Multicultural, Heritage, Asian Art, Architecture, Storytelling, Science, Plants, Gardening.
contact info
Name: Mike Lewis, Program Coordinator.
Phone: 267-237-3550
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
SHOFUSO JAPANESE CULTURAL CENTER
Experience Japan in Philadelphia with the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia, an organization that’s inspired collaboration between Japan and Philadelphia for over 30 years! JASGP operates Shofuso, the historic Japanese house and garden in West Fairmount Park, produces the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, and offers arts and cultural programs for all ages.
Visit Shofuso, recognized as one of the best Japanese gardens in North America, to view a tiered waterfall, koi fish, a tea garden with a traditional tea house, and other beautiful features. Celebrate Japanese culture throughout the region at the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, a collection of more than a dozen events that take place each April. Partake in a tea ceremony, learn how to play taiko drums, dance at the Obon festival in the summer, and so much more.
Cost: non-refundable $25 scheduling fee + $5 per person. Add-ons: tea tasting ($12 per person), traditional Kamishibai storytelling ($3 per person), fish food to feed our award winning Koi fish collection ($1 per person).
contact info
Hrs: Shofuso: Apr.-Oct., Wed.-Sun. 11AM-5PM; Nov.-Dec., Sat.-Sun. 10AM-4PM. JASGP Offices: Mon.-Fri., 9AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Multicultural Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Multiculturalism is a situation in which all the different cultural or racial groups in a society have equal rights and opportunities, and none is ignored or regarded as unimportant.
English is not the official language of the United States. However, it’s the de facto national language. One out of five people living in the United States can speak a language other than English in the home. The top five languages spoken at home by people over the age of 5 are English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
View Lesson Plan>>
FIELD TRIPS
Camp groups of 8 or more can take a guided tour through each of Shofuso’s rooms to learn the purpose and significance of the main features of the site. They’ll be able to recognize elements of traditional Japanese houses that are still found in Japanese homes today. Campers will be required to remove their shoes before entering the house. (Please contact JASGP with any specific questions or concerns regarding accessibility.)
In addition to a tour of the house, groups can participate in a variety of enriching cultural activities. Grades 3 or higher can enjoy a tea tasting, during which they’ll hear the history of tea in Japan, learn about the tea ceremony, and prepare a bowl of matcha green tea. JASGP also offers a fun, staff-led origami lesson for all ages and skill levels, as well as a kamishibai storytelling experience that offers a delightful and dramatic telling of Japanese folktales.
Shofuso is open for group tours Wednesday-Friday, March through October. Please schedule as far in advance as possible.
Cost: non-refundable $25 scheduling fee + $5 per person. Add-ons: tea tasting ($12 per person), traditional Kamishibai storytelling ($3 per person), fish food to feed our award winning Koi fish collection ($1 per person).
topics covered:
Japanese History, Multicultural, Heritage, Asian Art, Architecture, Storytelling, Science, Plants, Gardening.
contact info
Name: Mike Lewis, Program Coordinator.
Phone: 267-237-3550
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
SHOFUSO JAPANESE CULTURAL CENTER
Experience Japan in Philadelphia with the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia, an organization that’s inspired collaboration between Japan and Philadelphia for over 30 years! JASGP operates Shofuso, the historic Japanese house and garden in West Fairmount Park, produces the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, and offers arts and cultural programs for all ages.
Visit Shofuso, recognized as one of the best Japanese gardens in North America, to view a tiered waterfall, koi fish, a tea garden with a traditional tea house, and other beautiful features. Celebrate Japanese culture throughout the region at the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, a collection of more than a dozen events that take place each April. Partake in a tea ceremony, learn how to play taiko drums, dance at the Obon festival in the summer, and so much more.
contact info
Hrs: Shofuso: Apr.-Oct., Wed.-Sun. 11AM-5PM; Nov.-Dec., Sat.-Sun. 10AM-4PM. JASGP Offices: Mon.-Fri., 9AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Multicultural Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Multiculturalism is a situation in which all the different cultural or racial groups in a society have equal rights and opportunities, and none is ignored or regarded as unimportant.
English is not the official language of the United States. However, it’s the de facto national language. One out of five people living in the United States can speak a language other than English in the home. The top five languages spoken at home by people over the age of 5 are English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
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FIELD TRIPS
Homeschool groups of 10 or more can take a guided tour through each of Shofuso’s rooms to learn the purpose and significance of the main features of the site. They’ll be able to recognize elements of traditional Japanese houses that are still found in Japanese homes today. Homeschoolers will be required to remove their shoes before entering the house. (Please contact JASGP with any specific questions or concerns regarding accessibility.)
In addition to a tour of the house, groups can participate in a variety of enriching cultural activities. Grades 3 or higher can enjoy a tea tasting, during which they’ll hear the history of tea in Japan, learn about the tea ceremony, and prepare a bowl of matcha green tea. JASGP also offers a fun, staff-led origami lesson for all ages and skill levels, as well as a kamishibai storytelling experience that offers a delightful and dramatic telling of Japanese folktales.
Shofuso is open for group tours Wednesday-Friday, March through October. Please schedule as far in advance as possible.
Cost: non-refundable $25 scheduling fee + $5 per person. Add-ons: tea tasting ($12 per person), traditional Kamishibai storytelling ($3 per person), fish food to feed our award winning Koi fish collection ($1 per person).
supports classroom learning in:
Asian Studies, Multicultural & Heritage
topics covered:
Japanese History, Multicultural, Heritage, Asian Art, Architecture, Storytelling, Science, Plants, Gardening.
contact info
Name: Mike Lewis, Program Coordinator.
Phone: 267-237-3550
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
SHOFUSO JAPANESE CULTURAL CENTER
Experience Japan in Philadelphia with the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia, an organization that’s inspired collaboration between Japan and Philadelphia for over 30 years! JASGP operates Shofuso, the historic Japanese house and garden in West Fairmount Park, produces the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, and offers arts and cultural programs for all ages.
Visit Shofuso, recognized as one of the best Japanese gardens in North America, to view a tiered waterfall, koi fish, a tea garden with a traditional tea house, and other beautiful features. Celebrate Japanese culture throughout the region at the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, a collection of more than a dozen events that take place each April. Partake in a tea ceremony, learn how to play taiko drums, dance at the Obon festival in the summer, and so much more.
contact info
Hrs: Shofuso: Apr.-Oct., Wed.-Fri. 10AM-4PM, Sat.-Sun. 11AM-5PM. JASGP Offices: Mon.-Fri., 9AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Multicultural Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Multiculturalism is a situation in which all the different cultural or racial groups in a society have equal rights and opportunities, and none is ignored or regarded as unimportant.
English is not the official language of the United States. However, it’s the de facto national language. One out of five people living in the United States can speak a language other than English in the home. The top five languages spoken at home by people over the age of 5 are English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
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FAMILY OUTINGS
Families of 8 or more can take a guided tour through each of Shofuso’s rooms to learn the purpose and significance of the main features of the site. They’ll be able to recognize elements of traditional Japanese houses that are still found in Japanese homes today. Participants will be required to remove their shoes before entering the house. (Please contact JASGP with any specific questions or concerns regarding accessibility.)
In addition to a tour of the house, groups can participate in a variety of enriching cultural activities. Enjoy a tea tasting, during which you’ll hear the history of tea in Japan, learn about the tea ceremony, and prepare a bowl of matcha green tea. JASGP also offers a fun, staff-led origami lesson for all ages and skill levels, as well as a kamishibai storytelling experience that offers a delightful and dramatic telling of Japanese folktales.
Shofuso is open for group tours Wednesday-Friday, March through October. Please schedule as far in advance as possible. Please list two links or video with header names.
topics covered:
Japanese History, Multicultural, Heritage, Asian Art, Architecture, Storytelling, Science, Plants, Gardening.
contact info
Name: Mike Lewis, Program Coordinator.
Phone: 267-237-3550
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
SHOFUSO JAPANESE CULTURAL CENTER
Experience Japan in Philadelphia with the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia, an organization that’s inspired collaboration between Japan and Philadelphia for over 30 years! JASGP operates Shofuso, the historic Japanese house and garden in West Fairmount Park, produces the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, and offers arts and cultural programs for all ages.
Visit Shofuso, recognized as one of the best Japanese gardens in North America, to view a tiered waterfall, koi fish, a tea garden with a traditional tea house, and other beautiful features. Celebrate Japanese culture throughout the region at the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, a collection of more than a dozen events that take place each April. Partake in a tea ceremony, learn how to play taiko drums, dance at the Obon festival in the summer, and so much more.
contact info
Hrs: Shofuso: Apr.-Oct., Wed.-Sun. 11AM-5PM; Nov.-Dec., Sat.-Sun. 10AM-4PM. JASGP Offices: Mon.-Fri., 9AM-5PM.