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Don't miss the handful of events remaining in this year's Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival! Dine Out Japan, Japanese-American Artists Discussion Panel, Tea Ceremony, Archery Demonstration, and the Sakura Snapshots Cherry Blossom Photo Contest.


Local Japanese Artists Showcase: Beyond Superflat
Friday, April 18, 5:30 PM
Phialdelphia Museum of Art, Main Building 1st Floor Seminar Room
26th St & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Phialdelphia, PA 19130
215-763-8100;
http://www.philamuseum.org/

This lively panel discussion features Keiko Miyamori, Hiro Sakaguchi, and Nami Yamamoto—all practicing Japanese-American artists from the Philadelphia region. Hosted by the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, this program is offered in conjunction with the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia.
Archery Demonstration @ Morris Arboretum
Saturday, April 19, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
100 Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-247-5777; www.upenn.edu/arboretum


Witness the ancient practice of Japanese Archery where the body, heart and mind meet at the moment of the arrow's release.

Tea Ceremony @ Morris Arboretum
Saturday, April 19, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
100 Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-247-5777; www.upenn.edu/arboretum

Experience the simple elegance of the Japanese Tea Ceremony.

Nodate Tea Ceremony @ Shofuso Japanese House & Garden
Saturday, April 19, 1:00 PM & 2:30 PM
Montgomery Drive & Belmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-878-5097; http://www.shofuso.com/

Enjoy tea served nodate style on the veranda of Shofuso Japanese House and Garden under the blooming cherries. Space is limited; please call for a reservation.


FRIDAY, APRIL 18 IS THE LAST DAY TO USE YOUR DINE OUT JAPAN COUPONS!
Click here to download a coupon for 20% off at participating restaurants


Submit your photos to win up to $250 to Ritz Camera. The "Subaru" and "Budding Photographers" categories still have very few entries -- this is your chance!
 
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