Annual Events​

January: Shinnenkai (New Years welcome)

April: Cherry blossom blooming at the Missouri Botanical Garden

May: Celebration of Japanese Culture at the Missouri History Museum

July-August: Japanese Festival preparation & craft workshops 

September: Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden & Keiro no Hi (Respect for the Elders) Celebration

November: Potlcuk & collection for food pantry

December: Bonenkai (End of year celebration)​

Additional Programs

  • Social and cultural learning
  • Fun outings
  • Crafting workshops 
  • Book discussions
  • Seiran calligraphy workshops
  • Newsletters 
  • Monetary donations to cultural causes
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Cherry blossom viewing in the Japanese Garden - Missouri Botanical Garden

Ikebana & Chanoyu

The Japan American Society St. Louis offers ikebana lessons (flower arranging) and chanoyu  participation (tea ceremony) discounts to JAS and JASWA members. Please see the JAS website events for further information.
Arrangements by Carol B, Miyuki and Rita (from Left to Right)