East Meets West: The Stillpoint Paintings

Exhibition by Dr. John Diamond

May 5 – June 30, 2011, Cultural Exchange Center and the Moon Viewing House.

Come and experience the graceful brushwork and exquisite balance of yin and yang on canvas, silk scroll, ceramics, and other media. 

Dr. Diamond is an artist, painter, photographer, healer, author,  and a pioneering figure in alternative and holistic medicine.  He is the founder of the Institute for Music and Health and the Institute for Life Energy and Creativity.  A reception will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2011, 4 - 7 PM at the Cultural Exchange Center. Admission fee is required (purchase at the Gift Shop)

Check out his works at http://www.drjohndiamond.com/

 

12th Annual Matsuri (Festival)

Sunday, May 15, 2011, 11 AM – 4 PM

Another yearly event to enjoy mouth-watering chicken Yakitori and other dishes, musical/dance performances, silent auction, all various other cultural events. Admission free.

Highlights of the Event:

Program: Mochi Pounding Performance, Tea Ceremony, Tsugaru Shamisen, Koto and Flute Performance, Japanese Kimono/Obi demonstration, Shorinji Kempo, Flower Arrangement, Okinawa Dance, Children's games, etc.

Silent Auction: includes round trip air tickets to Japan, electronic gadgets, Kimonos, etc.

Foods: Chichen Yakitori, Gyoza, Kagami Biraki, and sake tasting, etc.

Supported by Consulate General of Japan, San Francisco

Parking: Free parking at the Saratoga High School, 20300, 20300 Herriman Ave., Saratoga. Take free shuttle buses to Hakone.

Hakaone Parking is $15 per vehicle and upon availability.

 

 

Autumn Opera in the Gardens

Friday, September 9, 2011, 6:30 - 9:30 PM

We are delighted to host another Autumn Opera event with well-known opera artists.

Seating and wine tasting from 6:30 - 7 PM.
Performance begins at 7:30 PM and buffet reception follows performance with artisits in attendance.

Details will be updated soon.

 

PAST EVENTS:

Memoirs of a Geisha - Five Years Later

Sunday, April 17, 2011, 3 - 7 PM

Five years ago, the film Memoirs of a Geisha won three Academy awards: Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, and Best Costume Design. Many people know that the movie was filmed in part at Hakone, but not many can spot all the locations. Join us for a walking tour that showcases all the places where filming took place - and then join us for a special screening of the film.

Members only. RSVP 408-741-4977 by Apr. 13, 2011.

Click here for further information.

 

Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Candlelight Vigil

Thank you for your participation!

The Hakone Foundation is deeply saddened by the loss of so many precious lives in Japan, and the suffering caused by the recent earthquake and tsunami. We are doing our utmost to help out in this time of need, by facilitating donations and by planning a candlelight vigil.

• To our friends and members who are expressing their sympathy, we have arranged for a way to make a donation. Please click the link below to donate money to the relief efforts through Consulate-General of Japan.

www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/archives/PR_e/2011/pr_11_0314.htm

• Hakone will hold a candlelight vigil as follows by Reverend Ito. Admission is free during the vigil.  We encourage you to come and bring your family and friends.

Vigil is Rescheduled due to the weather condition to Monday, March 28, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Please give generously, and join us at Hakone Estate and Gardens on Monday, March 28 for the candlelight vigil.

Parking: Shuttle service will be provided from downtown Saratoga at 6 pm at the corner of Big Basin Way and 3rd Street.

 

Chinese New Year Celebration

Saturday, March 5,  2011, 12 noon - 4 pm

Hakone's 3rd lunar New Year celebrates The Year of Rabbit

Food, festivities, music, and a special exhibit and program celebrating the "50th Anniversary of when the Chinese Saved Hakone". 

Program will feature Story-Telling, Chinese Instrumental Performances, Lion Dance, Chinese Opera, Youth Ensemble, Tai Chi Master, Lunar Customs and Flower Arrangement, Cooking Demonstration, Tour of Hakone by Foundation CEO. Chinese foods and refreshments.

Suggested donation $25 per person, Hakone members $20, children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult.

RSVP 408.741.4977 by 2/28/2011.

Click for our flier here. Artwork by James Tan.

 

Chinese Caligraphy Exhibition & Demonstration

Fundraiser for North California Life Line

Friday, September 17 - Saturday, September 25, Moon Viewing House (Upper House)

Monday - Friday 10 AM - 5 PM

Saturday - Sunday 11 AM - 5 PM

For information, please call 48-483-1495

Exhibition hosted by North California Life Line with a sponsorship by Christian Life.

 

10th Anniversary Daicha Kai

Sunday, October 17, 2010, 11 AM – 4 PM

An afternoon with a variety of Japanese tea traditions serving in different locations throughout the Gardens.

This year will be our tenth so we are planning an extra special event. The heir of the Yabunouchi school of tea is bringing a group from Kyoto to demonstrate for us their way of tea. Since the Yabunouchi school is not one of the Sen family schools, which we are more familiar with, this will surely be a treat.

All participants will have an opportunity to see their tea and you may have the chance to join them at one of the many venues.
Due to the added costs we must ask a little more this year, $60, and encourage those who can to donate more.
In addition to the Yabunouchi tea you will have a chance to attend at least two other tea gatherings and a small lunch.
This year space may be limited so apply early to ensure your place. Please contact John Larissou 415-731-0622 or at Larissou@gmail.com

Autumn Opera in the Gardens

Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, 6:30 - 9:30 PM.

Another Autumn Opera with some of the best-known names from Opera San Jose, with arias and duets.

Christopher Bengochea, Tenor

Cathleen Candia, Mezzo-Soprano

Khori Dastoor, Soprano

Adam Meza, Bass-Baritone

Members $125/person, non-members $150/per person.

Seating and wine tasting from 6:30 - 7 PM.
Performance begins at 7:30 PM and buffet reception follows performance with artisits in attendance.

Summer Matsuri 2010

Sunday, July 4, 2010, 11 AM - 5 PM

The summer matsuri will feature delicious foods, games, and music bands. Music will start at noon till 4 PM.

Come and enjoy delicious foods and music. The food booth will sell crushed ice, grilled sausage, grilled corn, drinks, grilled squid, edamame, Japanese pancake (Takoyaki), grilled noodle (Yakisoba), crepe, fried chicken, Ramen, and curried rice.

Participating music bands: Takeo and Everyone, Mike Annuzzi, Half Century Boys, Percussion Fantasies, Ken & Masako, and KOTA.

General admission is required through Hakone Gift Shop. $5 per adult and $3.50 per senior and students of up to 17 years of age.

This event is organized by http://www.happosigh.com/Summer2010.htm.

 

11th Annual Matsuri

Sunday, May 16, 2010, 11 AM - 4 PM

Admission is free, but we appreciate your generous donation at the entrance.

Matsuri Highlights include Japanese Calligraphy on a large canvas, Koto and flute performance, Kyogen, Shorinji Kempo, Tsugaru Shamisen, Tea ceremony, Lion Dance, Flower arrangements, silent auctions, and more.

Foods: Yakitori, Ramen, Gyoza, Kagami Biraki, and Sake tasting.

Parking: Free at Saratoga High School, 20300 Herriman Ave., Saratoga.

Hakaone Parking is $15 per vehicle upon availability.

Click here for details.

Noh Theater at Night by the Torch Lights

For the first time in Hakone's 95-year-history the Foundation will proudly present a rare Noh Theatre Torchlight Performance in the Gardens, featuring 11 Noh performers from Kyoto, Japan.

Noh is a form of classical Japanese musical drama dating back to 14th century where main characters perform dances with masks on. The story text has a lot of poetical allusions and the dances, though slow, are quite graceful.

Before the Noh, there will be a Kyogen Play by local players. A Noh expert will introduce before the show what Noh is, its history, and the spirits. This is a rare occasion to see the well-known Japanese play in the Bay Area. Light meal will be served.

Unfortunately, this Noh Theater production is SOLD OUT.

We apologize that this popular production has sold out so quickly, and thank you for your continued support of our historic Hakone.

Date: Monday, May 10, 2010

Time:
6 pm - Gate opens

7 pm - Kyogen, "Urinusubito" (Melon Thief)

Shite (Main Role, Thief): Yuriko Doi
Ado (Supporting Role, Field owner): Jubilith Moore
Koken (Assistant): Ryan Marchand

8 pm - Noh Play, "Hagoromo" (The Feather Mantle)

Shite (Main Role, Celestial Dancer): Toyohiko Sugiura
Waki (Supporting Role, Fisherman Hakuryu): Ryuichi Arimatsu
Koken (Assistant): Kazuo Makino & Miki Matsui
and Kyoto Noh Group

Ticket: $40 (includes light meal)

Registration and payment:
Send a check ($40 per person) to
Hakone Foundation, P.O.Box 2324, Saratoga , CA 95070 with your name, address and phone number
Please write a Reference: Noh Play

Mail must be received at Hakone by May 3, 2010.

or
Call 408-741-4977, or
Access www.123signup.com/calendar?org=hakone2

Question: ChiekoNishinoJp@yahoo.co.jp

Sponsored by:
Hakone Foundation,
Hakone Supporting Committee and
Stanford Japanese Association

Supported by:
Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco.

Click here for flier.

 

The Japan Foundation and Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco present:

Katsura Rikyu 17th Century Imperial Villa: the photograhs of Ishimoto Yasuhiro

April 2 - April 18, 2010 Moon Viewing House at Hakone

Hakone is proud to present the exclusive Northern CA showing of the works of famed photographer Ishimoto Yasuhiro. The exhibition of the Emperor of Japan's Imperial Villa in Kyoto, built in the early 1600's, includes a wide array of photographs.

 

Wine & Wisteria II

Sunday, April 11, 2010, 5 PM - 7:30 PM

Please Join us again for Savor Saratoga's Wine & Wisteria. Enjoy wine tasting, silent auction, and hors-d'oeuvres featuring local wineries.

Tickets are $35, and may be purchased at:

ME Benson's Estate Sales, 14486 Big Basin Way

The Butter Paddle, 14510 Big Basin Way

Deja & Co., 14567 Big Basin Way

Michael Anthony Salon, 14485 Big Basin Way

Skin Prophecy Boutique, 14531 Big Basin Way

Year of Tiger Festival 2010

A Cultural, Historical, and Musical Legacy Celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year

Saturday, February 20, 2010, 12 noon - 4 pm

Program features Charlie Chin, Story-Teller, Chinese Instrumental Performances, Lion Dance, Chinese Opera, Youth Ensemble, Tai Chi Master, Lunar Customs and Flower Arranging, Cooking Demonstration, Tour of Hakone by Foundation CEO. Chinese foods and refreshments.

Suggested donation $20, senios $15, children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult.

Co-hosted by the Chinese Historical Society of America, U.S. Chinese Women Cultural Organization, Chi Am Circle Club, and the Chinese Women's Club of Santa Clara Valley, sponsored by Sereno Group Real Estate.

Click here to see the Year of Tiger Festival 2010 Flier.

Artwork and copyright permission by James Tan.

NINTH HAKONE DAICHAKAI

Sunday, October 18, 2009
Registration: 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Chaseki: 12:00 - 5:00 PM

The Hakone Daichakai is one of the most important and enjoyable tea events in the greater Bay Area: important in that it brings together tea practitioners of different tea traditions and enjoyable in the beauty and suitability of its location and enthusiasm of its participants. The hope is that all who practice tea will desire to attend in order to share tea with their fellow practitioners at one of the few sites where this type of event is possible outside of Japan.

Required registration information:

Name, Telephone number, Name of Tea School you practiced, Tea preferences (1st, 2nd, and 3rd), Fee $50.

For further information, please contact John Larissou at 415.731.0622, email larissou@gmail.com.

Autumn Opera at Hakone

Friday, September 11, 2009, 6:30 - 9:30 PM

Hakone Estate and Gardens invite you to a cool evening of autumn opera, featuring arias and duets at sunset. Christopher Bengochea (Tenor), Cathleen Candia (Mezzo Soprano), Sandra Bengochea (Soprano), and John Minagro (Bass-Baritone) will be featured. This event will include buffet and wine reception. Phone RSVP 408.741.4977, or online sigh up at the below link. $125 per person.

Click here for reservation.

10th Annual Matsuri

Sunday, May 17, 2009, 11 AM - 4 PM

Fun filled with Japanese cultural events, foods, tea, music, dance, art, and silent auctions.

Highlights: Japanese Calligraphy demonstration on a large canvas, Mochitsuki (Mochi pounding) performance, Tea ceremony, Tsugaru Shamisen and Japanese musical instruments performances, Festival songs of Four Seasons, Shorinji Kempo, Ikebana demonstration, Silent Auction, etc.

Foods served: Chicken Yakitori, Curried rice, Japanese style Chow mein, Gyoza, Kagami Biraki, and Sake tasting, etc.

Free admission: Donations are welcome at the entrance.

Parking: Free parking with free shuttle service from Saratoga High School. $15 at Hakone parking lot if space is available.

Click here for the flier.

Year of the Ox Celebration

Saturday, February 28, 2009, 2-6 PM

A Historical and Musical Legacy. The Chinese Historical Society of America and the Hakone Foundation proudly present the Celebration of the Lunar New Year. Please join us in celebrating Hakone's century-long ties to San Jose's Chinatown (Heinleville) and Japantown.

Historian Connie Young Yu presented the slide show: "The Chinese-American Legacy of Hakone". Francis Wong and Ensemble will perform new Chinese-American works.

Location: 21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, California
Schedule: Saturday, February 28, 2009
2:00-3:00 pm : Reception with Refreshments
3:00-5:00 pm : Featured Program
5:00-6:00 pm : Sunset Tour of Hakone by Foundation CEO
Suggested Donation: $25, Seniors, Hakone & CHSA Members $20
Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult

DAI CHA KAI.

Sunday, October 19, 2008

The 8th annual gathering of tea ceremony people from all over the Bay Area. Tea is served by all of the local tea groups using the various tea houses and other sites in the garden. Truly a "must" for any interested in the way of tea.

Madame Butterfly

Friday, September 5, 2008
Seating: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM; Performance: 7:00 PM

Join us for the 85th Anniversary of Puccini's West Coast premier of the Opera Madame Butterfly held at Hakone in 1923. Reception with artists to follow performance.

$150 per person, $125 per person for Hakone Members
Registration by August 15th; RSVP at 408.741.4977 by latest August 29th.

9th Hakone Annual "Matsuri" Festival

Sunday, May 18, 2008
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Hakone Garden hosted the 9th annual Hakone Festival (Matsuri). A variety of Japanese culture was displayed including a large brush painting of Japanese characters, Tsugaru Shamisen, a three string instrument unique to Northern Japan, Tea Ceremony, etc. At the same time, a silent auction was held for round trip tickets to Japan, some electronic gadgets, Kimono, etc. All kinds of Japanese foods was served including famous yakitori, ramen, curry over rice, etc.

Geisha and Gardens Exhibit of original art by Adriane Dedic and
Denise Oyama Miller

May 1-31, 2008
Cultural Exchange Center

Reception May 8, 2008
from 6 PM to 8:30 PM

See the colorful transformations of Japanese Geisha and Gardens as seen through the eyes of artists Adriane Dedic and Denise Oyama Miller. Adriane's art is inspired by the Japanese woodcuts from the Ukiyo-e genre. Denise's paintings of Japanese gardens and koi ponds are inspired by the natural beauty of the landscape at Hakone Gardens. (Call the office in advance of visiting the exhibit to make sure it is not closed for a private event.).

Shoko KAZAMA Calligraphy Demonstration / Exhibition - Wind of Zen Part II

Saturday, April 14, 2007 - Sunday April 15, 2007
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Born in Yokosuka City, Japan, Shoko KAZAMA has always been fascinated by her natural surroundings and wisdom of Zen teachings. She is the distinguished official calligrapher of the renowned Zen sect, the Kencho Ji sect, with its high temple in Kamakura, Japan.

Saratoga's Founder's Day at Hakone

Thursday, September 14, 2006
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

As part of Saratoga's 50th anniversary celebration, this evening was a visual and oral tour of over a century of Saratoga's treasured history.

Clay in the Garden - Ceramic Artwork Exhibition

April 29 - May 29, 2006
Cultural Exchange Center

Come and enjoy the exquisite artwork by selected members of the Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild

Memoirs of a Geisha

The Hakone Foundation presents: Special Screening of Columbia's Film Memoirs of a Geisha

Hakone served as a backdrop for several scenes of this major motion picture. Memoirs of a Geisha is sure to be an Oscar contending film

Date: Thursday, December 15, 2005
Place: Camera 7 Cinemas at The Pruneyard
Member of Hakone Foundation and their guests enjoyed
food & drinks prior to the special screening of
"Memoirs of a Geisha"

Autumn Taste of Japan

The Hakone Foundation Presents: Autumn Taste of Japan celebrating Hakone Estate and Gardens 90th Anniversary

Dates: Sunday, October 23, 2005
Time: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Place: Hakone Gardens 21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga Members of Hakone Foundation and their guests enjoyed signature dishes presented by three prestigious Japanese restaurants:

Fuki Sushi of Palo Alto
Ozumo of San Francisco
Sushi Ran of Sausalito

Our Sponsor for this event is Ja-Zenchu.
Our Co-Sponsor is Jetro.

HGTV & The National Trust Honor Hakone Gardens

The National Trust for Historic Preservation, Save America's Treasures and Home & Garden Television honored Hakone Gardens, the oldest surviving Japanese-style estate in the Western Hemisphere, as a recipient of the Restore America: A Salute to Preservation designation on October 28, 2004.
Hakone Gardens is the second of 12 Save America's Treasures sites to be highlighted in the second year of HGTV's national public affairs campaign, Restore America: A Salute to Preservation a partnership HGTV has forged with the National Trust to raise awareness of historic preservation.

150 Anniversary of Commodore Perry's Voyage
March - May 2004



The Hakone Foundation is proud to be a sponsoring partner with the Consul General of Japan - San Francisco, in commemorating the arrival of Commodore Perry in the port of Yokohama, Japan in 1853.