Drew McManus

Documentary Filmmaker Ken Eng Shares Why Baseball is More Than a Sport in Japan

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Special screening at The Morikami on Nov. 2 [twocol_one] Ken Eng’s passion for his subject matter is clear to any viewer. As if he is educating not only the film viewer, but also himself, he turns his camera to his own heritage with wonderment, depth and sensitivity. In his documentary, “Kokoyakyu: High School Baseball,” Eng follows the players, coaches, family members and fans of the famous Koshien Tournament in Japan through their emotional journeys of competition. Four thousand teams enter, but only 49 are chosen to compete in the championship …

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School is in Session!

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Have you been wanting to learn a new instrument, create some awesome indigo tie-dye, or become a gift wrapping ninja? Morikami offers an assortment of Japanese cultural and art classes and workshops taught by experienced instructors. Check out some of our classes and workshops below: [twocol_one] The music lovers: For those who would like to make music their forte, we are offering several opportunities to learn Japanese instruments. Create heart pounding rhythms with taiko drums or stringed melodies with the koto. If you are looking for a truly immersive musical …

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Help Restore Our Gardens

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[button link=”https://blogarchive.morikami.org/product/donation-to-repair-garden-storm-damage/”]Click to Donate[/button] Dear Friends of the Morikami, Hurricane Irma came roaring through Florida, leaving in its wake a path of devastation and destruction. I hope that you and your loved ones are moving forward and are able to overcome the challenges that this fierce storm created. It is heartening to see our communities pulling together and helping each other to overcome the damages by instituting the necessary repairs. Once Irma had passed the Morikami, staff and I ventured into our beautiful Japanese Gardens and we were saddened to …

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Headline: 5 Things That Make Hatsume Hatsume

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Like your favorite holiday, Hatsume Fair only comes once a year, so let’s plan this out. Otherwise, you’ll have to wait another 364 days before you get to do all of the things that make Hatsume Hatsume. In other words, there is no other festival like it. [twocol_one] 5) Taiko, taiko, taiko: The signature sound of Morikami’s festivals are the thundering rhythms of taiko drums, and Hatsume Fair will not disappoint. Ronin Taiko and Fushu Daiko will alternate making your heart pound in your chest, taking the stage throughout both …

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The Unwritten Invitation of Hatsume – Come Dressed to Play

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[twocol_one]Enter the gardens of the Morikami for Hatsume Fair on April 1 & 2, and you can be guaranteed a few things – lively crowds, dynamic taiko drumming and an array of all things Japanese – from food to games to art. However, what you might not expect are the costumes. At Hatsume, people who enjoy “cosplay,” or costume play, walk around in full regalia with accessories, wigs, makeup, boots and even masks. So just what is this all about? Cosplay is a fun mixture of Halloween (where we have …

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