Drew McManus

Morikami Explores the Psychological Cost of War

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“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” – George Santayana, The Life of Reason, 1905. The Morikami Museum seeks to jog the memory of the ravages of war with its current exhibitions and upcoming documentary screening, all three of which explore the long-lasting psychological effects of decisions made during international conflicts. Last Chance for Current Shows, Closing Jan. 31 Students of history, culture and the human psyche are invited to experience The Morikami’s exhibitions, “Wendy Maruyama: Executive Order 9066,” and Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani, before they close …

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New Years: How They Celebrate in Japan, and How You Can Celebrate Here

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January 1 is not far away. And while we in the United States plan for a ball drop in New York City and plenty of confetti, the Japanese are looking forward to more family-oriented rituals, designed to usher in good fortune for the new year. [twocol_one] According to Japan Today, did you know that Japanese New Year’s traditions include… … a thorough cleaning? Osoji is the year-end cleaning that takes place in homes and offices to purify the spaces and welcome Toshigami-sama, or the god of the coming New Year. …

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Go Global This Shopping Season at The Museum Store

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Do people celebrate Christmas in Japan? You bet they do! Since there are so few Christians in the country, the holiday has more to do with fun and festivities than the Nativity. So, if you were looking for a reason to shop the season at The Museum Store, you now have one, along with a wide variety of whimsical, unique and colorful gift ideas. The Museum Store has hundreds of items available online, and more than 4,000 offered in-store. However, we’ve narrowed down the top picks to these six: Click …

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Call For Artists: Design Our 2016 Tee!

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[twocol_one]The Year of the Sheep is getting ready to bid us farewell, but the Year of the Monkey is waiting patiently around the corner to greet us with a cheerful “Uki-uki!” As you may know, the Japanese zodiac is very similar to the Chinese zodiac, with every year being represented by a different animal in a cycle of twelve. This year, at Oshogatsu, we’ll celebrate the Year of the Monkey for those born in 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, and of course, 2016! What better way to commemorate …

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Make November Memories at Morikami!

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The year has flown! Another successful Lantern Festival has come and gone, and now we patiently await the many celebrations that unfold at year’s end! With November marking the official beginning of the holiday season, make some memories with us and enjoy the exciting programming being offered at Morikami. [twocol_one] Ikebana Flower Arrangement: Ikenobo School Tuesdays, November 3, 10 & 17, 2015 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm Flower arrangement, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art. The Ikenobo School is the oldest and most traditional. Students in this course learn the basic principles …

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