Bonsai・Ikebana・Japanese Film KOKUHO・Hands-on Workshops
Immerse yourself in Japanese arts, culture, and history. Explore live displays, visit our newly opened museum exhibition, DIS – displaced, dispersed, dispossessed, browse the gift shop, and join hands-on seasonal and Japanese cultural workshops throughout the day.
Date & Time: October 4, 2026
Featured Displays & Highlights:
- Bonsai & Ikebana Display: Admire a curated showcase of living bonsai trees by Nikkei Bonsai Club alongside traditional Japanese floral arrangements by Vancouver Ikebana Association.
- Free Bonsai Talks: Learn fundamental techniques, history, and plant care directly from expert growers.
- Film Screening – KOKUHO: A special screening of the record-breaking 2025 historic kabuki epic—Japan’s highest-grossing live-action film of all time!
- Newly Opened Exhibit – DIS – displaced, dispersed, dispossessed: Be among the first to experience this exhibition.
- Museum Gift Shop: Browse authentic Japanese items, books, and more!
- Japanese Bookstore: Find used Japanese books and manga for readers of all ages.
Hands-On Cultural Workshops:
- Ikebana Workshop: Master the fundamentals of traditional Japanese flower arrangement by VIA.
- Mini-Bonsai Making: Hands-on instruction to shape and plant your own miniature bonsai by GreenWorks Entey.
- Karesansui Rock Garden: Design a desktop Zen stone landscape by Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association.
- Wagashi Workshop: Discover the delicate art of crafting seasonal Japanese sweets by Kintoki Sweets.
Full workshop schedules and registration links will be published soon!