KOKUHO film・Bonsai・Ikebana・Karesansui・Wagashi・Food Vendors・and more!
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Celebrate Japanese arts, culture, and history. Enjoy a film screening, cultural showcases, hands-on workshops, local food vendors, and shopping throughout the day. Museum exhibits are open until 5 PM.
Free Exhibits & Activities
Free Film Screening: KOKUHO (国宝)| 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM
An epic drama following two men devoted to the world of Kabuki.
Japanese with English subtitles | 175-min runtime (includes a 15-min intermission).
Tickets: Free, but spots are limited.
👉 Reserve Film Tickets on Eventbrite
🎞️ Watch Trailer
Bonsai & Ikebana Displays | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Ellipse Lobby)
Explore bonsai displays by the Nikkei Bonsai Club, alongside flower arrangements from the Vancouver Ikebana Association.
Bonsai Talk | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Ellipse Lobby)
Learn fundamental techniques, history, and plant care directly from the experts.
Museum Exhibitions | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Be among the first to experience the new exhibit: DIS – displaced, dispersed, dispossessed.
Cultural Workshops
Advance registration required. Spaces are limited and fill up quickly!
The Art of Bonsai | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Shape and take home your own Shimpaku Juniper miniature tree. All materials included.
👉 Register for Bonsai
The Art of Karesansui: Japanese Rock Garden | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Learn to rake Samon sand patterns and design your own mini rock garden to take home.
👉 Register for Rock Garden
The Art of Ikebana | Sessions at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM
Explore three distinct schools of flower arranging (Sangetsu, Ikenobo, and Sogetsu). All supplies provided. Recommended for ages 16+.
👉 Register for Ikebana
The Art of Wagashi| Multiple times throughout the day
Craft beautiful Kaede (autumn maple leaf) mochi rice nougat sweets with Kintoki Sweets. Vegan, gluten-free, and beginner-friendly!
👉 Register for Wagashi
Food & Shopping
Local Food Vendors | Throughout the day
Enjoy a variety of local food vendors on-site such as Japadog and eF & Be Bakehouse.
Japanese Bookstore | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Browse used Japanese books and manga for just $1.00 – $3.00!
Museum Gift Shop | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Shop for unique Japanese items, Nikkei books, and souvenirs.
シーズン・オブ・ジャパン
映画『国宝』上映・盆栽・生け花・枯山水・和菓子・フード出店 ほか盛りだくさん
無料展示・アクティビティ
盆栽&生け花 展示 | 10:00〜16:00(ロビー)
専門家から直接、盆栽の基本技術や手入れの方法を学べます。
文化体験ワークショップ
盆栽ワークショップ | 10:30〜12:00
シンパク(真柏)のミニチュア盆栽を仕立て、そのままお持ち帰りいただけます。資材はすべて用意されています。
👉 盆栽ワークショップを予約する
枯山水ワークショップ | 10:30〜12:00
砂紋の描き方などを学び、自分だけのミニ枯山水庭園を作成してお持ち帰りいただけます。
👉 枯山水ワークショップを予約する
生け花ワークショップ | 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00(全3回)
3つの異なる流派(山月流・池坊・草月流)の生け花を体験できます。資材一式付き。(推奨年齢:16歳以上)
👉 生け花ワークショップを予約する
和菓子作りワークショップ | 終日複数回開催
Kintoki Sweetsと一緒に、紅葉(かえで)の求肥(ぎゅうひ)和菓子を作ります。ヴィーガン・グルテンフリー対応で、初心者の方も大歓迎です。
👉 和菓子ワークショップを予約する
ショッピング&フード
ブックストア | 11:00〜15:00
日本語の古本やマンガを1.00ドル〜3.00ドルの格安価格で販売!
