The Toyama Sister Cities Pavilion will be situated in the William Louis Culberson Asiatic Arboretum of the Sarah P. Duke Gardens. An aesthetic contribution of exceptional splendor, this lovely structure will also serve as a centerpoint for educational and cultural programs for the enrichment of our entire community, among them:
- Japanese Cultural Celebrations
Children's Day, Doll Festival, Tanabata, Obon - Moonviewing and Ohana-mi (Flower Viewing) Celebrations
- Telling of Japanese Folk-tales and Stories
Performances of Kamishibai (Paper Stage Theatre) - Tea Ceremony
- Aikido, Karate, Judo Demonstrations
- Open-air Performances of Japanese Music, Noh, Puppet Theatre
- Haiku Readings
- Origami Fold-a-thons and Craft Workshops
- Calligraphy Demonstrations
- Quiet Meditation
- University Classes
- Educational Programs for Grades K-12