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Cross-cultural programming to deepen community connections

Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia
Artist alley at the 2023 Cherry Blossom Festival
Artist alley at the 2023 Cherry Blossom Festival, Philadelphia, PA. Photo courtesy of Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia.
Acaraje Drums at the 2023 Cherry Blossom Festival
Acaraje Drums at the 2023 Cherry Blossom Festival, Philadelphia, PA. Photo courtesy of Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia.
Sakura concert series, 2022.
Sakura concert series, 2022, Philadelphia, PA. Photo courtesy of Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia.
Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia's annual summer Obon lantern ceremony at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden. Photo by Ryan Collerd.
Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia's annual summer Obon lantern ceremony at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden. Photo by Ryan Collerd.

Through a restructuring of its approach to its cultural festivals, such as the popular annual Cherry Blossom Festival, the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia will evaluate and reaffirm its commitment to “mutual curiosity, understanding, and collaboration.” With a focus on diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion values, the organization intends to make its programming a more inclusive conduit of transcultural understanding to deepen relationships with and connections between Asian American and Black communities.

The total grant amount represents project funding plus an additional 20% in unrestricted general operating support.

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Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia

Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia

The Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP) is a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring mutual curiosity, understanding, and collaboration between Japan and Philadelphia. It operates the historic Shofuso Japanese House and Garden located in Philadelphia’s West Fairmount Park, produces the annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, and provides Japanese arts, business, and cultural educational programming for all ages.

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