Shofuso Japanese House and Garden (2014)

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden in Philadelphias Fairmount Park is the physical embodiment of the longtime friendship between Japan and the people of Philadelphia This compelling and informative documentary explores the traditionalstyle Japanese house and nationally ranked garden including areas not open to the general public Frank Chance professor of East Asian Studies at the University of Pennsylvania and Kim Andrews Shofuso Executive Director explain Shofusos features history and how it reflects the culture and philosophy of Japan Tea practitioner Morgan Beard guides us through a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony