Month: April 2015

May at Morikami

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This May at Morikami is jam-packed with traditions old and new, from our Sushi & Stroll season kickoff to our first ever “Discover Sake” evening. Read on and make sure you don’t miss a thing![threecol_two] Sushi & Stroll Friday, May 8, 5:30-8:30pm Our much-loved summer evening events are back, with garden strolling, café dining, sake imbibing, and THREE taiko performances. Buy your tickets early (and save a buck, too!) at www.blogarchive.morikami.org/sushiandstroll. Also, this year – for the first time ever – we’re offering a LIMITED amount of taiko tickets online …

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Morikami Attends Joint Session of Congress with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

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Direct to us from Washington D.C. Morikami Trustee, Andrew Saidel, was honored to join Congressman Ted Deutch at the Joint Meeting of Congress to hear from Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe.  Mr. Saidel gives us a brief synopsis of what was addressed below. [threecol_two]His Excellency, Shinzo Abe, addressed a Joint Session of the U.S. Congress today, the first time in history for a Japanese Prime Minister.  Abe made the most of the occasion, proclaiming the central importance of the US-Japan relationship for both nations and the world.  Abe emphasized the …

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Happening at Hatsume: Karaoke

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In Japan, karaoke is kind of a big deal. Whether you’re a salaryman (a businessman) grabbing a drink with co-workers, or just out with friends for the evening karaoke is always a great option. The actual word karaoke comes from kara, meaning empty, and ōkesutora, which means orchestra, but karaoke joints the world over are anything but empty! The invention of karaoke is largely credited to Daisuke Inoue, of Kobe, Japan in 1971. Inoue was a drummer who was frequently asked by his guests to provide recordings of his performances so fans could sing along …

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Happening at Hatsume: Costume & Fashion Show Contests

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Hatsume Fair’s annual Costume and Fashion Show contests are the highlights of the weekend, but if you’re a first-time contestant, maybe you’re wondering which one is right for you. Don’t fret, we’re here to help you out! Read on to find out a little more about the differences between the two. For those of you not competing, stick around for a few pointers on how to best enjoy these two fierce competitions. Don’t forget to check out parts one, two and three of our Happening at Hatsume series for more! …

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Happening at Hatsume: Delicious Craft Beer & Sake Selections

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Japanese craft beer has really made a name for itself over the last few years, in part, because opening a microbrewery in Japan is fairly simple as compared to in the U.S., and partially because Japan has a history (and culture) of producing high-quality and hand-crafted products. At Hatsume we’ll be bringing you craft beers from Japan’s very first microbrewery – Echigo! For those of you who are more sake inclined, we’ll be serving up some special spring options as well as a few long-time favorites. Read on for the …

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