New Otaku Festival of Modern Japan coming to Yume Japanese Gardens

 Otaku Festival of  Modern Japan coming to Yume Japanese Gardens on March 4, 2017 “Tell a Westerner that Japanese youth are into costumed role playing, and what comes to mind may be an image of a teenage geisha in kimono. Far from it, however. The hippest hobby in Japan today is “cosplay.” That’s a portmanteau … Read more

Celebrate Children’s Day at Yume Japanese Gardens

Join in the celebration of Japanese traditional Children’s Day on May 3rd at Yume Japanese Gardens (1 to 4 p.m.)
Goldfish netting will test their dexterity, summer yukatas will keep them cool and colorful, origami lessons will give them a chance at making their own paper creations,  and there will be more traditional Japanese toys than ever to intrigue them. This event will end our Spring garden viewing season, so come for a last look at the gardens before we close for the summer.To purchase tickets go to: www.tucsonjapanesegardens.org. Tickets prices: $10 member adults, $15 nonmember adults; children under 10 years are  free.
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