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Usher in the spring season with an exciting Japanese-style celebration while enjoying culture, art, live music, family-friendly entertainment & activities, drinks and Japanese fusion eats. Watch an internationally renowned Japanese puppet group, Yumemi-Trunk, perform their mesmerizing version of "Urashima Taro" or listen to live traditional Japanese music. Kids can try their hands at playing with traditional Japanese toys such as tops and kendama or learn how to rake a mini zen garden. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $20; $10 for ages 12 and younger. Japanese Friendship Garden (Ro Ho En). 1125 N. 3rd Ave., Phoenix. 602-256-3204 or japanesefriendshipgarden.org