Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum of San Diego

1. Exhibitions & demonstrations by both local & international artists emphasized Japanese arts, both historical & contemporary. Demonstrations by several schools of ikebana are available to the public. Koto performances & tea ceremony demonstrations are held frequently by master of urasenke school of tea ceremony. 2. Educational programs - a broad range of introductory classes & workshops that demonstrate the principles, values & traditions of the Japanese culture such as summer & winter camps, Japanese Garden design seminars, outreach program, symposium & lectures are offered to all ages. 3. Cultural events - the Japanese Friendship Garden participates in numerous festivals, parades & other special events such as balboa park family day, december nights, & other park events. The Garden holds annual events & concerts, such as jake shimabukuro, tanabata matsuri (star festival), cherry blossom festival,boys & girls month, & the festival of the august moon.