2024 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia
The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual spring celebration of Japanese arts and culture organized by Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP), with tremendous support from title sponsor Subaru of America, Inc.
Featuring a variety of events throughout the city, this yearly festival brings a taste of Japan to Philadelphia and highlights the beauty of Japanese sakura—the flowering cherry trees that brighten city streets and parks with their distinctive pink and white blossoms.
Sakura Weekend
Cherry Blossom Festival programs are scheduled throughout late March and the month of April 2024. Sakura Weekend, the festival’s centerpiece event, will take place on Saturday, April 13, 10am–5pm, and Sunday, April 14, 10am–4pm.
Free Admission
Admission to Sakura Weekend is not ticketed and is free and open to the public.
Admission requirements will vary for other festival programs scheduled during March and April. Bookmark this page for the latest information about all festival programs.
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Festival Programs
The 2024 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival features programs scheduled throughout late March and the month of April. Bookmark this page for the latest information about all festival programs and schedules.
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Sunday, March 24
Taisho Romance—A vocal recital celebrating Japanese illustrator Takehisa Yumeji at the Philadelphia Ethical Society
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April 1–4
Sushi-making classes and contests with Madame Saito, Philadelphia’s “Queen of Sushi”
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April 8–9
Performances by Tamagawa University Taiko and Dance Troupe at Swarthmore College and West Chester University
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April 8–14
Dine In Japan—Enjoy special menus at select Japanese restaurants in the region.
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Tuesday, April 9
Calligraphy performance by Ebihara Rogen at Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center
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April 9—11
Lectures, performances, and workshops at the University of Pennsylvania
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Friday, April 12
Sakura Weekend Kick-off at The Fallser Club with an evening of Japanese music, art, and dance
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Saturday and Sunday, April 13–14
Sakura Weekend at Fairmount Park Horticulture Center and the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center
Sakura Weekend – Saturday Programs >>
Sakura Weekend – Sunday Programs >>Celebrate traditional and contemporary Japanese culture under the cherry blossom trees of Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park during Sakura Weekend. This free and public festival event will include music and dance performances, activities for the whole family, food vendors, a beer garden, and much more! Over a dozen local food and merchandise vendors are scheduled to participate, including Maido!, Triple Bottom Brewing, Urasenke Philadelphia, and more.
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April 19–27
Youth Rebellion in Japanese Cinema—Curated series at Lightbox Film Center
Acknowledgements
Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia gratefully acknowledges all supporting partners and sponsors of the 2024 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival.
Festival Title Sponsor
Supporting Festival Sponsors