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Morikami Makes – Okonomiyaki!

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[divider_flat] We are thrilled to introduce this exciting new series! The Morikami staff is just bursting with information and knowledge of Japanese cuisine, crafts, arts and more to share with our friends and supporters through the “Morikami Makes” series. We have now opened a window to experiencing Japanese culture in the comfort of your own home! We hope you enjoy yet another wonderful Morikami offering with the exciting “Morikami Makes” videos and articles featured in our membership newsletters and on our blog. Our inaugural recipe for okonomiyaki is the first of …

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Scream, Sweat and Hit a Big Drum at The Morikami

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[twocol_one]Before taking a workshop with Fushu Daiko on “The Way of Taiko: The Heartbeat of Japan,” one must leave all preconceptions at the door. This is not a workshop in which you learn to beat a drum. It is, in fact, a workshop where you learn how to connect your energy with a powerful communications instrument and channel your spirit into a collective work of thundering art. Simply put, this is not your grandfather’s drumming lesson. Ben Miller, a practitioner of Chinese medicine, acupuncture physician, and artistic director for Fushu …

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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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