JSB Booth & Tea Tasting at the Arnold Arboretum's Cherry Blossom Celebration

Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the cherry blossoms at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University's Cherry Blossom Celebration on April 18th!

The Japan Society of Boston will host a dedicated booth at the festival, offering attendees an opportunity to connect with our organization and experience a taste of Japanese culture. Whether you are a long-time member, a prospective volunteer, or simply curious about our work, we encourage you to stop by to learn more about the organization’s mission, discover future events, and connect with our community.

We will also be collaborating with Boston University’s Tea Club to offer a special selection of teas for tasting. As you sip these delicious drinks, members of the Tea Club will walk you through the nuances of each brew, sharing fascinating facts about the origin, preparation, and cultural significance of the teas. It’s the perfect, refreshing accompaniment to the stunning visual display of the cherry blossoms.

Come celebrate the arrival of spring with JSB and the BU Tea Club and enjoy an unforgettable day of nature, culture, and community!

Tea tastings are first-come, first-served and only available while supplies last. Pre-registration does not guarantee tea.

About the Cherry Blossom Celebration:

Come celebrate Japanese culture amongst the Arboretum’s beautiful cherry blossoms with taiko drumming, traditional Japanese dance, Japanese games and calligraphy, family activities, and the inside scoop on the Arboretum’s own cherry collection.

Performance schedule:

• 1:45-2:00pm: Traditional Japanese dance by the Showa Boston Institute

• 2:00-3:00pm: Taiko Drumming with Odaiko New England

Public parking is available on Arborway, but parking can be tight at larger events like this. Please allow yourself extra time to park or consider using other modes of transportation. If Arborway is full, there may be parking on the small side street that runs parallel to Arborway on the other side from the Arboretum.

The event takes place on the grass, so please bring your own lawn chairs or blankets.

Rain plan: This event will run rain or shine, but the performances will be canceled in the event of rain.

Accessibility: This program will take place on mowed grass in the Bradley Rosaceous Collection.

Audience: This event is appropriate for all ages.

Registration is not required but helps the Arboretum plan and communicate any changes due to weather, etc.