Area Schedules: Little Akiba a.k.a. Cosplay Circle
Sakura Sunday’s official area focused on anime, manga, and other forms of Japanese pop culture will return this year. Located at the rear of the Horticultural Building, Little Akiba is named after one...
View ArticleArea Schedules: Sakura Pavilion (Tea Ceremony)
Come and join the Urasenke Chado Philadelphia during Sakura Sunday to learn about the art and beauty of the Japanese tea ceremony! Japanese tea ceremony, also known as chanoyu or chado, is an art form,...
View ArticlePerformer Profile: MC Welcome (Yoshi Amao)
Yoshi Amao will once again take the stage as MC for the 2018 Cherry Blossom Festival on April 15th. Since arriving in New York from Nara, Japan, in 1990, Yoshi Amao has been entertaining audiences as...
View ArticleSakura Sunday Vendors 2018
Sakura Sunday 2018 is quickly approaching! Part of the great festival experience is the variety of vendors and events. Check out the list below of this year’s participating groups: Festival Sponsors...
View ArticleThe Blossoms Are Coming
The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival officially begins today and the cherry trees have begun blooming. Around Shofuso and the Horticulture Center several trees have reached their full bloom. Philadelphia...
View ArticleZenkaikon Entertainment Presents: Cosplay Showcase!
Returning to the Main Stage for Sakura Sunday 2018 is the breathtaking Cosplay Showcase, courtesy of Zenkaikon. The showcase features award-winning costumers from Zenkaikon and other conventions who...
View Article2018 Subaru Sushi Samurai of the Year Competition
Madame Saito, the owner and proprietor of the HeadHouse Cafe, will present the Subaru Sushi Samurai of the Year Competition in the Sushi Tent at 12:30 PM on Sakura Sunday. The competition will start in...
View ArticleArea Spotlight: Indoor Activities
The spot for all of your traditional Japanese cultural activities on Sakura Sunday will be the Indoor Activities Area located inside the Horticulture Center building. Looking to learn a new skill or...
View ArticleCherry Blossom 10K Results
The gorgeous weather and perfect peak bloom timing made the 2018 Cherry Blossom 10K a special one. Over 450 runners and walkers participated in the 10K and 5K events – a new record! And now to the top...
View ArticleThank you Philadelphia!
The 2018 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival is officially in the books. While the festival culminated in Sakura Sunday on April 15, there are a few days to see Philly’s trees in bloom (don’t wait until the...
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