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# Japanese Cultural Center

Experience the beauty of traditional Tea Ceremonies, serene Japanese gardens, and cultural events at our Japanese Cultural Center. All are welcome.

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- [Home](https://japaneseculturalcenter.org/) - Experience the beauty of traditional Tea Ceremonies, serene Japanese gardens, and cultural events at our Japanese Cultural Center. All are welcome
- [Upcoming Events](https://japaneseculturalcenter.org/upcoming-events/) - Facebook Instagram Youtube Tripadvisor Facebook Instagram Youtube Tripadvisor HOME ABOUT UPCOMING EVENTS SEVICES & FEES WEDDINGS CONTACT DONATE Upcoming Events Chanoyu, the traditional tea ceremony, is held on Saturdays from April through October and on the second Saturday from November through March (weather permitting). Tea & Tours are available for walk-ins, and Touch of Tea,
- [Elementor #3859](https://japaneseculturalcenter.org/elementor-3859/) - Menu Home About History Upcoming Events Services & Fees Weddings Donate Contact Facebook Instagram Youtube Tripadvisor Facebook Instagram Youtube Tripadvisor HOME ABOUT HISTORY UPCOMING EVENTS SERVICES & FEES WEDDINGS CONTACT DONATE The Japanese Cultural Center, Tea House, and Gardens of Saginaw is dedicated "to promoting intercultural understanding and peace through a bowl of tea." The
- [Upcoming Events](https://japaneseculturalcenter.org/upcoming-events-2/) - Menu Home About History Upcoming Events Services & Fees Weddings Donate Contact Facebook Instagram Youtube Tripadvisor Facebook Instagram Youtube Tripadvisor HOME ABOUT HISTORY UPCOMING EVENTS SERVICES & FEES WEDDINGS CONTACT DONATE Upcoming Events Please see our 2026 events page:https://japaneseculturalcenter.org/upcoming-events/ Japanese Cultural Center, Tea House, and Gardens527 Ezra Rust DriveSaginaw, Michigan 48601Phone: 989.759.1648director@japaneseculturalcenter.org HomeAboutHistoryUpcoming EventsServices and
- [Weddings](https://japaneseculturalcenter.org/weddings/) - Celebrate and find your idyllic photoshoot location for your special day! We offer photography for wedding parties and small ceremonies.
- [Services & Fees](https://japaneseculturalcenter.org/services-fees/) - Menu Home About History Upcoming Events Services & Fees Weddings Donate Contact Facebook Instagram Youtube Tripadvisor Facebook Instagram Youtube Tripadvisor HOME ABOUT HISTORY UPCOMING EVENTS SERVICES & FEES WEDDINGS CONTACT DONATE Services & Fees Our service offering can be customized to meet the needs and preferences of our visitors. This includes accommodating groups of different
- [About](https://japaneseculturalcenter.org/about/) - Menu Home About History Upcoming Events Services & Fees Weddings Donate Contact Facebook Instagram Youtube Tripadvisor Facebook Instagram Youtube Tripadvisor HOME ABOUT HISTORY UPCOMING EVENTS SERVICES & FEES WEDDINGS CONTACT DONATE About Us Our Organization:The Japanese Cultural Center, Tea House, and Gardens of Saginaw, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to promoting intercultural understanding
- [Contact](https://japaneseculturalcenter.org/contact/) - Menu Home About History Upcoming Events Services & Fees Weddings Donate Contact Facebook Instagram Youtube Tripadvisor Facebook Instagram Youtube Tripadvisor HOME ABOUT HISTORY UPCOMING EVENTS SERVICES & FEES WEDDINGS CONTACT DONATE Contact Japanese Cultural Center,Tea House, and Gardens of Saginaw527 Ezra Rust DriveSaginaw, Michigan 48601Phone: 989.759.1648director@japaneseculturalcenter.org The Japanese Cultural Center and Tea House located at
- [History](https://japaneseculturalcenter.org/history/) - Menu Home About History Upcoming Events Services & Fees Weddings Donate Contact Facebook Instagram Youtube Tripadvisor Facebook Instagram Youtube Tripadvisor HOME ABOUT HISTORY UPCOMING EVENTS SERVICES & FEES WEDDINGS CONTACT DONATE History It all began with friendshipSaginaw became a sister city with Tokushima, Japan in 1961. The initiative was spawned by Hiroyuki Takagi from Tokushima,
- [Donate](https://japaneseculturalcenter.org/donate/) - Menu Home About History Upcoming Events Services & Fees Weddings Donate Contact Facebook Instagram Youtube Tripadvisor Facebook Instagram Youtube Tripadvisor HOME ABOUT HISTORY UPCOMING EVENTS SERVICES & FEES WEDDINGS CONTACT DONATE Join the Tomodachi SocietyThe Tomodachi (Friendship) Society is a community of people who support our mission and help sustain our operations. As a donating
- [Calendar of Past Events](https://japaneseculturalcenter.org/calendar-of-past-events/) - Facebook Instagram Youtube Tripadvisor Facebook Instagram Youtube Tripadvisor HOME ABOUT HISTORY UPCOMING EVENTS SERVICES & FEES WEDDINGS CONTACT DONATE Calendar of Past Events 2023 EVENTS & PROGRAMSFAR EAST OF MIDLAND – Special Joint Programs with Alden B. Dow Home & Studio Throughout 2023The Japanese Cultural Center is delighted to announce our partnership with the Alden
- [PRACTICE PAGE](https://japaneseculturalcenter.org/practice-page/) - Practice Page Upcoming Events The Traditional Tea Ceremony is presented the 2nd Saturday of every month at 2:00 pm throughout the year (except December), weather permitting, at a cost of $10.00 per person. Reservations required –director@japaneseculturalcenter.org or 989.759.1648.The Japanese Cultural Center and the gardens are closed for the 2021 season and will open for the 2022
- [Saginaw-Japan Week](https://japaneseculturalcenter.org/saginaw-japan-week/) - Facebook Twitter Youtube Tripadvisor Facebook Twitter Youtube Tripadvisor HOME ABOUT HISTORY UPCOMING EVENTS SERVICES & FEES WEDDINGS CONTACT DONATE Videos GreetingsConsul-General Tsutomu NakagawaTokushima Mayor Sawako NaitoSaginaw Mayor Floyd KlocHello from Mt. Bizan – Mr. Hiromu Morizumi, President, TIAWelcome to Saginaw Cultural CenterA Conversation with Yoko Mossner – Randi KawakitaVirtual Tour of Tea House & Gardens
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- [End Section 1](https://japaneseculturalcenter.org/?elementor_library=end-section-1-2) - Japanese Cultural Center, Tea House, and Gardens527 Ezra Rust Drive Saginaw, Michigan 48601Phone: 989-759-1648director@japaneseculturalcenter.org Tea Ceremonies are every Saturday at 2:00pmNovember – March: Tea Ceremonies are ever 2nd Saturday of the month or by appointment. Facebook Instagram Youtube Tripadvisor
- [End Section 1](https://japaneseculturalcenter.org/?elementor_library=end-section-1) - Japanese Cultural Center, Tea House, and Gardens527 Ezra Rust Drive Saginaw, Michigan 48601Phone: 989-759-1648director@japaneseculturalcenter.org Tea Ceremonies are every Saturday at 2:00pmNovember – March: Tea Ceremonies are ever 2nd Saturday of the month or by appointment. Facebook Instagram Youtube Tripadvisor
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- [home carousel](https://japaneseculturalcenter.org/?elementor_library=home-carousel) - Facebook Instagram Youtube Tripadvisor Facebook Instagram Youtube Tripadvisor HOME ABOUT UPCOMING EVENTS SERVICES & FEES WEDDINGS CONTACT DONATE The Japanese Cultural Center, Tea House, and Gardens is dedicated "to promoting intercultural understanding and peace through a bowl of tea." OpenApril 1 – October 31 | Tuesday – Saturday | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm527 Ezra
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- [covid](https://japaneseculturalcenter.org/?elementor_library=covid) - Covid-19 Policies and Schedule What you need to know: Social distancing of 6-feet and masks are required for entry into Tea House and Gardens. Hand Sanitizer available for guest use.Schedule: Gardens will be open to the public beginning July 1st. Tea and Tour available by appointment only at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm.
- [Directors](https://japaneseculturalcenter.org/?elementor_library=directors) - Staff Ms. Masumi AzuExecutive DirectorMr. Scott RittenberryOffice Manager Board of Directors Mr. Todd Hall, PresidentGlastender, IncMs. Holly Furlo, Vice PresidentSaginaw Valley State UniversityMr. James Gerding, Secretary & TreasurerRehmannMs. Renee HarveyeXp RealtyMr. Phil KarwatCity of SaginawMs. Yoko MossnerDr. Evelyn Shields-MuddProfessor EmeritusMr. Les TincknellMr. Michael Wooley WarnerNorcross & Judd LLPMs. Masumi Azu Tokushima Members Mayor Sawako NaitoMr.
- [Contact also visit](https://japaneseculturalcenter.org/?elementor_library=contact-also-visit) - Visitors to our garden also often make a tour of The Saginaw Art Museum1126 North Michiganhttp://saginawartmuseum.org/989.754.2491 Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museumhttp://www.svsu.edu/mfsm/989.964.7125Located on the beautiful campus of Saginaw Valley State University7400 Bay Roadhttp://www.svsu.edu
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- [Sag jap week section](https://japaneseculturalcenter.org/?elementor_library=sag-jap-week-section) - Videos Videos will be available to view until December 31, 2020.GreetingsConsul-General Tsutomu NakagawaTokushima Mayor Sawako NaitoSaginaw Mayor Floyd KlocHello from Mt. Bizan – Mr. Hiromu Morizumi, President, TIAWelcome to Saginaw Cultural CenterA Conversation with Yoko Mossner – Randi KawakitaVirtual Tour of Tea House & Gardens Our Sister CityUndiscovered Tokushima, the Real TokushimaHello! from Tokushima –
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