Sunday, December 15th
Join us to celebrate the holidays with a demonstration of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony! Guests will view a formal ceremony and be served an authentic bowl of matcha tea and a Japanese sweet.
Reservations are required. There will be three seatings with limited tickets: 10:00am, 11:30am and 1:00pm. Purchase tickets here.
Sunday, November 17th
11:00am - 2:00pm
The martials arts and healing arts have been connected for hundreds of years. Hakko Ryu Jujutsu is a fighting style of Japan which also has a highly developed system of Shiatsu which is a method of pressure point, healing body work. Gil Adams-Sensei has been teaching Hakko Ryu for over 40 years and is considered a master teacher of this art.
Tickets are $25 per person. Class size is limited. Purchase tickets here.
Urasenke Tankokai Los Angeles Association’s Youth Group presents a “Trick or Treat” Halloween themed tea ceremony demonstration. Learn about Japanese ghoulish ghosts, see Halloween utensils, and savor ceremonial grade matcha with a Japanese Halloween treat!
Tickets are limited and three different seatings are available. Purchase tickets by going to the Urasenke website here.
Guests are welcome to participate in a Halloween costume.
Sunday, September 15, 2024
11:00am - 1:00pm
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND TICKETS PURCHASED WILL BE REFUNDED
Join us for an introduction to American Kenpo Karate. This style was made popular by Grandmaster Ed Parker from Hawaii and combined elements of both hard and soft styles of the martial arts. Join us with James Bennett who is a master-teacher of Kenpo as he shares his decades of experience in this art.
$25 per person. Class size is limited. Purchase ticket here.
We will be training outdoors in the shade of the beautiful trees in the Shoseian garden. However, it will be hot so be sure to bring a hat, sunglasses, water and a snack!
Join us with Yoko Sekine to learn the Japanese method of transforming a piece of paper into a crane, a horse, a dinosaur and many other things!
It is fun for kids, and the Big Kids, too.
$10.00 per person
Pre-registration is required - click here to make your reservation.
Learn the basics of Japanese flower arranging while enjoying the serenity of the Friendship Garden and Shoseian Teahouse!
Ikebana (生花) means living flowers. The Japanese art of flower arranging has been described as being at once more subtle, more sensitive, and more sophisticated than the methods of arranging flowers usually employed in other cultures. This is so because Ikebana is an art in Japan in the same sense that painting and sculpture are arts elsewhere.
Purchase your ticket to the workshop by clicking here.
Workshop is $50 ($25 for materials and $25 for the workshop) and class size is limited. Participants must bring their own vase.
WHISPER OF SERENITY
A Japanese tea gathering to share and foster cultural exchange and understanding with our community. This event has multiple tea seating options at 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm and 1:45pm.
Hosted by the Urasenke Tankokai Los Angeles Association’s English Speaking Society and Youth Group at the Shoseian Teahouse.
To RSVP and purchase tickets, please go here. Tickets are $27 for UTLAA members and $37 for the general public. Please purchase tickets no later than June 2nd.
Join us at the Shoseian Teahouse to learn how to make matcha as it is traditionally prepared - with a bowl and whisk!
Tickets are $25 and will include a demonstration, discussion, and a serving of tea (made by you!) and Japanese sweets. The workshop will be from 11:00am to 12:30pm.
Join us for our annual Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Celebration) with tea ceremonies, martial arts, music, and more! In addition to the schedule below, you will be able to enjoy a day in the Friendship Garden - so bring a picnic! All proceeds go to the non-profit Friends of Shoseian to continue providing family-friendly, cultural events and maintaining the beautiful Teahouse.
The Celebration and Garden admission are free. Tea Ceremonies require advanced paid reservation and have seatings at 10:00am, 12:00pm and 1:30pm.
Purchase your tickets by clicking here.
We look forward to seeing you in the Friendship Garden!
March 17th, 2024
10:00am-10:30am: Koto Harp by Saeko
10:30am-11:00am: Japanese Dance
11:00am-11:30am: Katori Shinto Ryu Demo of Old School Martial Arts by Kitano Sensei
11:30am-12:00pm: African Drumming by The Peace Players & Gerald Rivers
12:00pm-1:00pm: Sumo Wrestling by Sumo Dan
1:00pm-1:30pm: Shinkendo-Japanese Swordsmanship by Mashuu Dojo
1:30pm-2:00pm: Kimono Show by Nadeshiko-kai
2:00pm-2:30pm: Village Dancing by Kawachi Ondo
2:30pm-3:00pm: Dance Music by DJ Yui Sensational
Many presenters and artisans will be in the garden with activities and shopping, including:
Japanese music by DJ Yui Sensational
Japanese calligraphy by Nan Rae Studios
Martial Arts History Museum
Bonsai by Kaz Nakanishi
Katori Shinto Ryu
Kimono Culture by Nadeshiko Kai
Friends of Shoseian will be selling Onigiri and Mochi snacks
Indonesian Pentjak Silat with Guru Cass Magda
February 18th, 2024 from 12pm-2pm
Guru Cass Magda is an internationally recognized master-teacher of Pentjak Silat and has over 40 years of martial arts experience teaching the arts of Indonesian Pentjak Silat, Filipino Kali and Jeet Kune Do as taught by Guro Dan Inosanto.
Join us for a class on this unique martial arts style!
Pre-registration is required. You can reserve a place for this event by clicking here.
Cost is $45.
Training will be held outdoors. Dress in loose comfortable clothes. Bring a hat, sunglasses, water and a snack.
Come watch the classic movie Godzilla in the Teahouse!
Let’s take a fun journey back into time to 1954 when Godzilla was introduced to the world as “King of the Monsters.”
Pre-registration is required. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.
Space is limited to 25 people. Cost is $10 per person.
February 18th, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:30am.
Join us at the Shoseian Teahouse to learn how to make matcha as it is traditionally prepared - with a bowl and whisk!
Tickets are $25 and will include a serving of tea and Japanese sweets. The workshop will be from 11am to 1pm.
Purchase tickets here.
Join us for a fundraiser for the Shoseian Teahouse! Enjoy an evening in the Friendship Garden beneath the Full Moon with live music, a classical martial arts demo, and outdoor tea ceremony demonstration. A Japanese Bento meal along with a bowl of matcha tea and a sweet is included with purchase of a ticket, which can be made by clicking here.
September 29th, 2023 at 6pm-9pm
Come by and learn about the amazing wooden houses of rural Japan. Purchase tickets here
Come join us for a picnic in the park! A great place to bring your Dad on Father’s Day or just enjoy the breeze. Bring food and drink and enjoy yourself in the Japanese Garden.
Please follow this link to purchase tickets. 裏千家淡交会LA協会 英語部主催茶会 Urasenke Tankokai L.A. Association Tea Gathering hosted by the English-Speaking Society (google.com)
EVENT CANCELLED
Join us at the Shoseian Teahouse to learn how to make matcha as it is traditionally prepared - with a bowl and whisk! The Workshop will be from 11am to 1pm.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by clicking here.
Join us for our annual Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Celebration) with tea ceremonies, martial arts, bonsai, music, and more! In addition to the schedule below, you will be able to enjoy a day in the Friendship Garden with lots of cultural activities for the whole family. All proceeds go to the non-profit Friends of Shoseian to continue providing family-friendly, cultural events!
The Celebration and Garden admission are free. Tea Ceremonies require reservation, which can be purchased by clicking here. We look forward to seeing you in the Friendship Garden!
9:30 – 9:50 Taiko Drums by DJ “Yui Sensational”
9:55 – 10:15 Shindo Muso Ryu – Japanese Stick Fighting by Michael Belzer
10:15 – 11:00 Urasenke Tea Ceremony 1st seating by Nakada Shachu
11:10 – 11:30 Koto Harp and Japanese Dance by Saeko, Sakura and Shiho
11:35 – 11:55 Katori Shinto Ryu – Old School Martial Arts by Kitano-sensei
12:00 – 12:45 Urasenke Tea Ceremony 2nd Seating by Nakada Shachu
1:00 – 1:20 Dance & Music Performance by DJ “Yui Sensational”
1:30 – 2:00 Sumo by Sumo Dan
2:15- –3:00 Urasenke Tea Ceremony 3rd Seating by Nakada Shachu
*Tea Ceremonies require reservation, which can be purchased by clicking here.
The Cherry Blossom Celebration will also have many presenters and activities, including:
Japanese Music by DJ “Yui Sensational” * Japanese Calligraphy – Shodo Table
Ink Brush Painting by Nan Rae Studios * Martial Arts History Museum Booth
Friends of Shoseian booth with Japanese onigiri (rice balls) & okashi (mochi sweets)
Bonsai Display by Kaz Nakanishi * Katori Shinto Ryu Information Booth
Kimono Culture Booth by Nadeshiko Kai * Japanese Food Truck
Learn the basics of Japanese flower arranging! Ikebana (生花) means living flowers. The Japanese art of flower arranging has been described as being at once more subtle, more sensitive, and more sophisticated than the methods of arranging flowers usually employed in other cultures. This is so because Ikebana is an art in Japan in the same sense that painting and sculpture are arts elsewhere.
The Workshop will be from 10am-1pm.
$50 per person ($25 for materials; $25 for the class)
Students must bring their own flower or garden scissors.
Reserve your spot by clicking here!
Join us on Sunday, January 8th, at 10 AM for a very fun event!
The Ultraman - Protector of the Universe TV-series was created in Japan in the early 1960's and quickly became very popular here in the U.S. We will watch four 30-minute episodes, and have a great time looking at all the monsters trying to invade the earth, but being thwarted by Ultraman.
Advance reservations are required by clicking here.
Ticket cost is $10. Attendance will be limited to 20 people.
Event will be held inside the Tea House. Japanese snacks will be available for purchase.
Join us for our annual holiday celebration! This year, we will have 3 tea ceremonies, martial arts demonstrations, music and a sale of Japanese cultural arts, such as kimono and dolls. We will be selling Japanese sweets from Fugetsu-Do, so don’t forget to bring your picnic for a family-fun day in the Friendship Garden!
Tea ceremonies require reservations, which can be made by clicking HERE.
10:00am: Tea Ceremony Seating 1
11:00am: Katori Shinto Ryu Demonstration
11:30am: Tea Ceremony Seating 2
12:20pm: Aikido Demonstration
12:45pm: Karate Demonstration
1:15pm: Tea Ceremony Seating 3
DJ Yui will be providing music throughout the day.
10:00 - 10:45 – Korean Tea Ceremony : 1st seating By Youngmi Yi
10:45 – 11:30 – K-Pop DJ Music by “Yui Sensational”
11:30 – Noon – Hapkido Martial Arts Demonstration By Grandmaster Lee & The Martial Way Studio
Noon – 12:45 – Korean Tea Ceremony: 2nd Seating
12:45 – 2:00 - K-Pop DJ Music by “Yui Sensational”
2:00 – 2:30 – Korean Music / Dance Performance By Hiza Yoo & Performers
2:30 – 3:00 - K-Pop DJ Music by “Yui Sensational”
We would like to invite each of you to a very special event that we are hosting at the Shoseian Tea House. This is the first time we are presenting a program to reach out to veterans and first responders. We have always felt that the Japanese Friendship Garden was the perfect peaceful location to present a program like this. Although the event is targeted to veterans and first responders, everyone is welcome and invited. The event itself is free, but you must pre-register on by emailing info@glendaleteahouse.org, so we know how many people are coming and how many chairs to provide.
Our speaker is Mikal Vega, a former Navy SEAL, with a total of 22 years experience in the Navy and fighting the War on Terror. Mikal will share some of his life story and then lead us all through a series of yoga postures, breathing exercises, and tonal vibrations that he has found to be very healing for the effects of Post Traumatic Stress. If you decide to come to this event, please bring a blanket or large towel to be able to put on the grass. We will be outside under the trees and in the shade for this event. We hope to see you there!
JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL SAKURA MATSURI CELEBRATION!
Martial Arts Demos
Music & Dance Performances
Bonsai Exhibit
Chanoyu Tea Ceremonies.
And More!
