ACTIVITIES

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  Haiku Installation

  UPPER LAWN

  The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival Haiku Invitational attracts writers from all over the world to submit poems from which winners are selected in six categories. The winning haiku are then given to emerging and established artists from cultural...
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  Ikebana Workshop with Vancouver Ikebana Association

  Cedar Room

  The Japanese art of flower arranging will help you focus on the natural beauty of your surroundings. This hands-on workshop will teach you the basic techniques of ikebana in an easy to understand way. Give yourself a break and treat yourself by cr...
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  Japanese Calligraphy Workshop Japanese language experience Workshop with Vancouver Japanese Language School (VJLS)

  Cedar Room

  Founded in 1906, the Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall (VJLS-JH) is a non-profit organization dedicated to education, culture and community. This year's workshops will be calligraphy experience and Japanese language lessons. ...
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  Kare-San-Sui (Japanese Rock Garden) Workshop by Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association (VJGA)

  Cedar Room

  Immerse yourself in the timeless craft of Karesansui, the Japanese art of dry landscape gardening, where nature’s beauty is expressed through the careful arrangement of rocks, sand, and other natural elements. This hands-on workshop is guided by t...
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  Meet Yohei Takaoka: Free Autograph Session with Vancouver Whitecaps’ Goalkeeper

  GREAT LAWN (Sun)

  Join us at Sakura Days Japan Fair for a special opportunity to meet Yohei Takaoka, the starting goalkeeper for Vancouver Whitecaps FC! Stop by on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a free autograph session and say hello to one of the top playe...
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  Sake Sampling by Sake Association of BC

  VISITOR CENTRE-Woodland B

  Sake Sampling by Sake Association of BC Tickets for Sake Sampling will be sold outside of Woodland B in the Visitor Centre. This area will be accessed once you have entered the Garden Plaza.Standby for additional details.
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  Sakura Kids Tent by Jpcanada

  GREAT LAWN

  A must-try activity booth for families, where children can experience Japanese culture through fun, hands-on activities! Friendly and enthusiastic high school international students from Japan will be there, excited to welcome and engage with the ...
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  Tea Ceremony by Urasenke Tankokai Vancouver Association

  VISITOR CENTRE-Classroom

  Tea Ceremony Demonstration by Urasenke Tankokai Vancouver Association Chado, or the Way of Tea, is a comprehensive cultural practice that embraces the art, religion, philosophy, social life-virtually every aspect of life. Urasenke grand master ex...
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  Temari Making Workshop with TEMARIMO

  Cedar Room

  Temari was once a traditional toy given at New Years from parents to their children. Over time, the practice has evolved into a detailed artform. You will learn the basic techniques of how to make a design on Temari (ball). Using nature-friendly m...
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  Yukata Dressing Tent organized by Fumiko Horan

  PARKING

  Visitors can have their Yukata (Japanese Summer Kimono) fitted for free and walk around the park. Enjoy the Japanese Yukata.