We’re excited to introduce one of our favorite items from the Gift Shop - a simple, elegant Shachi fridge magnet, inspired by the statue in front of our tea house “Musoan 夢想庵.” The shachi is a mythical creature from Japanese folklore, with the face of a lion and the body of a fish. Thought to summon rain and protect wooden buildings from fire, it has long adorned the rooftops of castles and temples. Our own shachi was gifted by our sister city, Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture - home of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Himeji Castle and now stands as a proud symbol of the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix. Take a piece of our story home with you. This magnet is just one of seven designs in our exclusive Garden magnet series. Start your collection today! Available now in the Gift Shop! (fb)

Garden Workshop Series: Pruning Before Summer 🗓️ May 24, 2025 | 9:30 AM What makes a Japanese garden unique? Join Garden Curator Ben Schrepf for a hands-on workshop focused on summer pruning techniques adapted for the desert. Learn the art of Sukashi (thinning), organic topiary, and pine care, and gain insight into key Japanese garden principles. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike - of course, no prior experience needed. Reserve your spot and bring your questions! #japanesegarden #garden #jfgphx #visitarizona #arizona #phoenixaz #Garden #Japanese #Phoenix #JapaneseFriendshipGarden #日本庭園 #日本文化 #姫路 #アリゾナ #フェニックス #友好庭園 #GardenWorkshop #JapaneseGardening #PruningTips #PhoenixEvents #Sukashi #DesertGarden #JapaneseFriendshipGarden (fb)