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Since 1998, the JASGP has planted hundreds of Cherry Trees around Philadelphia. Click the image below to see a map of our planting sites! | 
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Friday, 09 May 2008 |
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After reviewing the submitted photos, the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia has decided on winners for the Sakura Snapshots Online Cherry Blossom Photo Contest. Read on for results! |
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Tuesday, 06 May 2008 |
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The Sakura Snapshots Online Photo Contest is now officially closed. All submitted entries will be reviewed and the results will be announced on Friday, May 9th. Those who submitted winning photos will be contacted via email. Click here to view the contest entries in the Festival Gallery! |
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Friday, 18 April 2008 |
Today we took a stroll up Broad Street to enjoy a beautiful spring day and capture the seasonal splendor of City Hall. Courtesy of "City in Bloom" and volunteers from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and KPMG, City Hall has a fresh new appeal for the springtime. The construction that was in the courtyard is gone, the area around the trees was tidied up and the sakura were in full bloom this past week. As the time for cherry blossoms is almost past, you can see the green leaves peeking out between the flowers.
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Friday, 18 April 2008 |
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. |
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Tuesday, 15 April 2008 |
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The first week of this year's festival was a huge success, and we would like to thank all those who contributed to the festivity of our springtime celebration by attending the events. As we enter the second week of the festival, we would like to remind everyone that while the largest events of the festival have passed, there are plenty more events to be enjoyed. The blossoms have not yet fallen! |
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Tuesday, 08 April 2008 |
On Monday, April 7th, we were experiencing technical difficulties that rendered the site inaccessible for a large part of the day. All issues have been resolved and the site is now functioning properly. We apologize to those who were inconvenienced by the website downtime.
On with the festival! |
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Friday, 04 April 2008 |
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Three new events have been added to our Festival calendar: "Japanese Food Tasting at Maido!"; "Dining with Hiroko Shinbo"; "Address by Minister Kitano: Does Japan Still Matter?" Read on or check the calendar for more information. |
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Wednesday, 02 April 2008 |
Philadelphia’s trees continue to blossom on schedule as we near the 2008 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival. On the first day of spring, we reported the appearance of the earliest cherry blossom varieties, such as okame, and are pleased to add that some of the later varieties have begun to bloom as well. Check along West River Drive and Martin Luther King Drive to view the pink blossoms of trees planted by the JASGP, some of which should now be nearing full bloom. With the white blossoms expected to spring up during next week, this year’s trees are right on schedule to enrich the splendor and spirit of the 2008 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia. Be sure to check our events schedule and mark your calendar! |
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Thursday, 27 March 2008 |
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Building up to the 2008 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia, the Press Event that took place yesterday (3/26) was a great success. Representatives of Subaru, Fairmount Park, the City of Philadelphia, and the JASGP spoke about the festival in between taiko drumming performances, and Mayor Nutter made an appearance in traditional Japanese attire to read the proclamation from the city and to try his hand at taiko drumming. The press turnout was spectacular, with coverage from ABC, CNN, FOX, NBC, and CBS among many other networks in radio and print.
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Monday, 24 March 2008 |
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The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival vehicle has arrived -- the all-new 2009 Subaru Forester painted with pink and white blossoms and our festival logo. Keep an eye out for JASGP staff cruising around the city of Philadelphia from now through the festival.
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Thursday, 20 March 2008 |
We're pleased to announce today, the first day of spring, that some varieties of Philadelphia's cherry trees have begun to blossom! Reports are coming in from various spots in the city where some of the earlier blooming varieties, such as okame, have been sighted in bloom. This marks the beginning of the yearly process by which Philadelphia is beautified with flowering trees that have been a part of the city for decades. Join us in celebration of spring time as we prepare for this year's festival! |
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Monday, 17 March 2008 |
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It's beginning to feel like spring time in center city as our festival banners can now be seen lining South Broad Street and hanging in the north and east portals of City Hall. Photos available in the gallery!
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Monday, 10 March 2008 |
Dine Out Japan coupons are now available for download. Print the coupon and bring it to any participating restaurant during the second week of the festival (April 14 - 18) to receive 20% off your meal! A list of participating restaurants can be found on the coupon or in our events calendar. Printer-friendly PDF, 1.4mb
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The Sakura Snapshots photo contest will take place from now until May 5th. Participants have the chance to win prizes by submitting their photos of cherry blossom trees. Entries will be posted on the website, and after the Festival is over and the blossoms have fallen, our judging committee will select the best photos to determine the winners. Click here to read the rules and enter! |
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Friday, 07 March 2008 |
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Our media gallery has been updated with videos from past Cherry Blossom Festival events including Tamagawa taiko / dance and sumo wrestling. Also among the videos added are a 2008 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival promotional clip and CN8 Comcast Newsmakers interview with JASGP Executive Director Kazumi Teune. |
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Wednesday, 05 March 2008 |
40,000 of our new brochures have been printed and are on their way to distribution throughout Philadelphia. Keep your eye out for them in hotels, restaurants, your college campus, and various other venues and events including the 2008 Philadelphia Flower Show.
Click here to download the brochure (Printer-friendly PDF, 1.5mb) |
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Tuesday, 19 February 2008 |
The brochure for the 2008 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia is now available for download. Image quality and page sizing have been reduced to make the document a lighter, printer-friendly download.
The brochure contains the following:- Festival introduction with full color photos
- Full event schedule with descriptions, images, dates, and venue details
- Cherry Blossom Tree Locations Map
- Sponsors List
Click here to download (PDF, 1.5mb)
Brochure photography by Mary Hunt Davis, Stephen Papurt, Bill Foster |
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Monday, 18 February 2008 |
We would like to invite you to donate an item to our Silent Auction, which is to be held during the ARAMARK Gala of the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival at Longwood Gardens on Saturday, April 5, 2008. Each donation receives a half-page feature in the Silent Auction brochure detailing the items and highlighting the contributing organization. Any information (logos, office locations, services, etc.) supplied by your organization can also be placed in the brochure. Last year’s Silent Auction brochure was distributed to over 300 leading international business people, dignitaries and civic leaders. |
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Tuesday, 12 February 2008 |
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Our website update has recently been completed! The site has adapted to feature new menus, content and layouts. Please enjoy the new look and check back frequently for updates. |
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Monday, 11 February 2008 |
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Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348
$295; Registration Required
Tickets are now available for the ARAMARK Gala of the 2008 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival. An elegant evening affair in a spectacular garden setting, the Aramark Gala will feature Japanese fusion cuisine, a silent auction, and dancing to live music. Celebrate spring time in high style! Click the link below or browse our online store to purchase tickets.
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Friday, 01 February 2008 |
 The Japan America Society is hard at work putting together the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, but we can’t do it alone. Every year volunteers lend a hand and the Festival wouldn’t be possible without them. Volunteering is a great way to meet people and participate in the Japan America Society community. Volunteer activities include helping out at events, flyering, etc.
If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Sam Malissa at
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and you will receive information regarding specific volunteer opportunities.
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