hatsume fair

What’s New @ Hatsume

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Springtime means Hatsume Fair at Morikami, and we’ve got an incredible lineup planned for you this year! Take a look at what’s new in 2016 and be sure to purchase your discounted tickets today! [twocol_one] THE ART WALL Express yourself with doodles and sketches, and create your own masterpieces on our colossal fan art wall by the Anime Tent! 3D PRINTING Immortalize your cosplay look with a digital body scan and 3D printed figurine in classroom A! The future is now! SAMURAI SWORDFIGHTING Experience exhilarating samurai performances and partake in …

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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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Happening at Hatsume: The Sake Stage Welcomes Chef Roy

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In this installment of our Happening at Hatsume series, we’re giving you all the delectable details about what’s happening on our Sake stage. For the first time in the very long history of Hatsume we’re bringing you culinary talks, Sake 101, and more at the Sake stage hosted by Midori Roth, resident sake expert at Winebow, and Chef Roy Villacrusis of Nitrogen Bar, Grill & Sushi in Jupiter. These two will emcee programming throughout the day on both Saturday and Sunday. Read on for full details, and don’t forget to get …

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