Education
The Study Center
Seminars for both the amateur and professional gardener are held with faculty that includes internationally prominent masters from Japan and the United States.
The Learning Center
A broad range of classes and workshops representing a variety of arts and crafts as well as Japanese conversation and cuisine are offered for children and adult
Cuyamaca College / Department of Horticulture
"Japanese Garden Design and Maintenance Techniques" is an accredited academic course initiated as a joint effort in 2002 with the Garden and Cuyamaca College, Department of Horticulture.
San Diego Unified School District / Balboa Park Program
Approximately 5,000 fifth grade students from the district learn about the garden design and Japanese culture.
Summer Camp Program
The Garden participates in the Balboa Park Summer Camp Program.
Outreach Program
The Japanese Friendship Garden visits various San Diego City schools and provides Japanese cultural classes
Girl Scout Program
The Girl Scouts of San Diego Imperial Council, Inc., in collaboration with the Garden developed a craft program to fulfill badge requirements
Exhibitions and Demonstrations
The displays in the Garden’s Exhibit House emphasize traditional Japanese arts and crafts, both historical and contemporary. Tea Ceremony demonstrations are held frequently by Masters from different schools. A koto player often performs at the Koi Pond. Exhibitions and demonstrations are held by various schools of Ikebana.