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Conversation Club is the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia’s informal, bi-monthly language exchange meeting, free to all! Whether you are looking to improve your Japanese or your English, or just talk about Japan-related topics, everyone is welcome. Coffee, tea,…

Learn about Japanese folk monsters—called yokai—with local art historian and professor Dr. Frank Chance. The lecture includes an intro to Japanese folklore, yokai, and their origins, as well as tellings of a few short yokai tales. Encyclopedias of yokai lore by…

Explore the spooky world of yokai — Japanese ghosts, monsters, and mythical creatures — in this all-ages fall family day at Shofuso! During this weekend, families can participate in activities inspired by Japan’s ghost stories while enjoying the house and garden. Take part…

Bring a date and experience a revival of the traditional hyakumonogatari ghost story telling parties of the Edo period. Local folklorist and storyteller Denise McCormack will thrill guests with traditional Japanese ghost stories told by candlelight and aided by the traditional atmosphere…

Dates and Times have changed for beginner lessons in 2017!  Beginner classes now meet on Thursdays at 6:00pm! Who wants to play LOUD drums?! Taiko drums have been used in Japan for thousands of years for a variety of reasons.…