Japanese Friendship Garden

The final month of JFG's Master Series Virtual Program will be featuring four local organizations that promote a different aspect of Japanese culture: ikebana (flower arrangement), koi raising and koi ponds, bonsai, and chad (the way of tea)! All virtual webinars scheduled for this month will be free with online registration at niwa.org/artisans. #jfgsd #artisans #museumfromhome Balboa Park

Holiday Kids Crafts & Activities kits are available upon request and include 2 holiday cards, fan, coloring page, and a holiday chain! Reserve your free kit and schedule your pick up by e-mailing [email protected] #jfgsd #MuseumsFromHome #holidayfun

Send a JFG Positivity Telegram! The Telegram includes an origami heart and a personalized message from you! We might be apart, but we can still find ways to connect and spread joy. Visit niwa.org/telegram to send your positivity into the world by sending an uplifting message to someone in the community! #JFGpassonthepositivity #MuseumFromHome #telegram Balboa Park

Masters series Mr. Mashimo

Strengthen your body and mind with our martial arts classes! Starting November 13th, we will be holding onsite Jiu Jitsu classes. Tickets are limited to 10 people and you will be grappling with a dummy or with members of your own household! Click the link below for more details: https://www.niwa.org/jiujitsu Starting November 18th: We will be holding Traditional Japanese Karate workshop classes virtually via zoom! Hanshi M. Miki is a highly decorated karate instructor worldwi...de. Hanshi is the first person outside of Japan to be awarded the 8th degree black belt and has received the prestigious honor of receiving the Hanshi-Go (Grand Mastership) by Soke Kenzo Mabuni, the heir of the founder of Shito Ryu, Karate-Do: Kenwa Mabuni. Click the link below to learn more about the class and to register: https://www.niwa.org/shito-ryu

Dec. 19th | How to Manage Your Anxiety During the Pandemic Are you struggling with increased stress or anxiety due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Anxiety and stress are a normal response to a difficult situation. The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting everyone in different ways including fluctuations in mood, increased family distress, grief and loss, and difficulty balancing work and family life. Here is what you can expect from the talk:... 1. How the pandemic may be impacting and exacerbating your anxiety 2. Learn to identify the signs of stress, anxiety, and burnout. 3. Building blocks of anxiety and why it is maintained 4. Practical skills to manage your stress. 5. Resources and referrals for mental health care and anxiety. Take the next steps of stress management at https://www.niwa.org/mindfulness

The Community 1000 Cranes has been completed and is now on display at the Inamori Pavilion! In an effort to support the recovery of our community, we invited everyone to participate in this activity during the stay at home restrictions. We saw this opportuniuty of creating paper cranes together as a way to promote a sense of solidarity and resilience during these times. Because of you, we collected well over 1000 paper cranes! Thank you to all of our participants and we look forward to the next community project! #jfgsd #balboapark #museumsfromhome #origami #senbazuru

The JFG Okurimono craft kit will solve all your gifting needs! The holiday kit comes with 6 different Japanese crafts and techniques including onamento, suminagashi, kintsugi, kokedama, kumihimo, furoshiki, and all the materials needed to make each one! All tutorials will be hosted live on the JFG Youtube channel on November 22nd. #jfgsd #balboapark #MuseumFromHome #holidays

In this online Breath Fitness class, we will go over the science of how breathwork can make immediate changes in your physiology. You will be guided with music and sounds of nature through the latest techniques. You will be able to participate, ask questions, and engage. We will touch on ancient Japanese breathwork practices. You will learn to control and enhance your stress level, mood, athletic performance, and immune system.... We will do this by gaining access to: Brain Wave Shifts, Endorphins Adrenaline, Melatonin Release Your Body’s PH (You Will Become More Alkaline) You will leave class feeling energized and perhaps inspired by how simple natural means can have such a profound impact. The class will be three parts: Discuss and Science Breathing Mechanics Guided Breathwork Plus Q & A opportunities afterwards. Participants need enough space to sit and lay down approximately the size of a yoga mat and should be on camera for the majority of the workshop. Headphones will be useful for guided breathwork portion but are not required. To register: https://www.niwa.org/breath

Saida Taka is our guest for part 5 of the JFG Master Series Virtual Program! Initially being accessible by the wealthy, stone lanterns were eventually adopted not just as votive lights, but also as more practical lanterns to light the precincts of shrines and temples. Taka Saida is a 5th generation stone smith who will discuss the use of stone lanterns in Japanese gardens. Visit niwa.org/artisans for more info! #jfgsd #museumfromhome #artisan Balboa Park

As of today (07 December, 2020), JFG will be closed to the public until further notice to abide by current COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines. Fortunately, our digital programming will continue as scheduled! From interactive live streams to demonstrations, we'll continue exploring the digital frontier as an alternative to bring JFG to you, at the comforts of your home. Visit niwa.org/programs for more info and leave a comment letting us know what kind of programming you'd like to see from JFG! #jfgsd #balboapark #museumsfromhome Balboa Park

Learn Japanese, Calligraphy and Haiku with the Japanese Friendship Garden! In some of our Japanese classes, students learn how to make Origami while using Japanese! More information: https://www.niwa.org/asakatsu

We’re partnering with our friends at Yasukochi Family Farms by becoming a pick up location for their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program! Yasukochi’s CSA boxes include seasonal fresh picked fruits and vegetables that are locally sourced from their farms in Oceanside and other local partners all packaged into one convenient box! Each purchase can also be paired with discounted admission tickets to JFG! CSA boxes last a week with a Regular box being recommended for 1-3 people and a Jumbo box being recommended for 4-6 people. Your purchase of a CSA box will help the growth of local farmers providing fresh, organic produce and JFG providing engaging programming and collaborations for all to participate. For more information click here: https://www.niwa.org/csa

We're bringing JFG to you virtually! We've recently started a Youtube channel to highlight specific characteristics found when visiting which help give visitors a better understanding of what makes a Japanese garden unique experience. Let us know what other kind of content you'd like to see from our Youtube channel! #jfgsd #sandiego #MuseumFromHome Balboa Park