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Concert at Hakone
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Sounds of Old and New Taiko Concert Featuring Kenny Endo
May 26, 2025

 

Hakone's inaugural Garden of Culture performance during AAPI Heritage Month, Sounds of Old and New, features renowned taiko artist Kenny Endo withguest artists Chizuko Endo (taiko/percussion), Mas Koga (saxophone, flute, shakuhachi), Jay Lai (guzheng, electric keyboard), and Hiroshi Tanaka(taiko/percussion).

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Click here for more info and tickets.

Exhibition at the Cultural Exchange Center
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Stumbling into Beauty: Japan through a contemplative lens
January 7th, 2025 through June 2025

 

Bonnie Blake-Drucker, a photographer and architect, masterfully brings to life the Japanese principle of Ichi-go, Ichi-e, the notion that every moment is unique and should be cherished. Her stunning compositions reveal the delicate dance between light, shadow, and movement, allowing viewers to experience the elegance of temple gardens, ancient shrines, and quiet streets in an intimate way.

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* Please call us to check if the exhibit will be open to the public on the day of your visit.

Toro Nagashi
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Toro Nagashi - Lantern Floating Ceremony

August 2025

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Toro Nagashi refers to the Japanese river lantern festivals held in summer where participants release candle -lit lanterns into the river together with their prayers for peace.​

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Please check back in 2025.

Tea Ceremony Demo

Sunday (Omote-senke school)

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Purchase tickets for Sunday May 4th 

The Sunday Tea Ceremony is available on the first Sunday of every month from April to December. Garden admission fee is not included in the price of the tickets.​ For larger groups or inquiries, contact John Larissou at larissou@gmail.com.

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Monday to Friday (Ura-senke school)

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Click here for more info and a request form. Tea Ceremony can be combined with Kimono Wearing Demonstration.

Chinese Lunar New Year Event
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Lunar New Year Event

February 2026

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Please check back here in early 2026.

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The 2025 Lunar New Year event was completed.

Hanami at Hakone Night Viewing
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Hanami at Hakone - Cherry Blossom Night Viewing

March 2026

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We are delighted to share the beautiful cherry blossoms in the evening at Hakone Estate and Gardens.

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Check back here in early 2026.

Hanam at Hakone
Hanami at Hakone
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Hanami at Hakone - Cherry Blossom Daytime Viewing

March 2026 

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Check back here in early 2026.

Hanam at Hakone
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