Japan

Travel Tuesday: Journey to Awaji

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by Jaclyn DeMarzo, Youth & Outreach Coordinator こんにちは！(Konnichiwa!) (^_^) You may have seen some of my other blogs featured in the “Morikami Makes” series where I have introduced okonomiyaki and hanami dango. I hope you enjoyed the recipes as much as I have and if you haven’t tried them yet, give them a whirl! I have spent many years of my life studying the Japanese language and culture as well as four years total living in Japan—one year as a student in the Kanto region not far from Tokyo and three …

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Travel Tuesdays: A Traveler’s Wishlist

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By Valentina Rizo, Marketing Intern   Hey Morikami Fans! My name is Valentina Rizo, and I’ve been volunteering at Morikami for two years, and have recently joined the Marketing Department as their intern. I was first drawn to Morikami because of the way that the park transports you away from Florida and instantly immerses you in a beautiful Japanese landscape. I’ve always been a nature lover, and I feel at home in the garden. Over the past two years, I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know the gardens, architecture, …

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Back to school time, already?

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[threecol_two] It may almost be back back to school time, but at Morikami we are making the most of the rest of the summer.  Join us for a final hurrah before it’s time for all work and no play! Family Fun Mini Workshop: Beginners Origami Saturday, August 8 | 11:30am-12:30pm Keep calm and create Origami! Join us for a beginner’s workshop where you will learn simple Origami techniques and make a few fun objects. This workshop is great for kids and all those new to Origami! Family Fun Mini Workshop: Intermediate Origami …

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Happening in June

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A relaxing spring blossoms into the highly-anticipated summertime this June at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, with the solstice heralding the beginning of summer on the 21st. Don’t miss out on the exciting goings-on at Morikami this month! [threecol_two] Sushi & Stroll Friday, June 12, 5:30pm-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!). Admission tickets may be used at any one of our Sushi & Stroll evenings. Please Note: the museum will close …

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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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