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Reason #312 Why I Love the Morikami…Cherry Blossoms

February 14, 2010 by Drew McManus

Reason #312 to love the Morikami came recently in the form of blooming cherry blossoms, thanks to a recent cold snap.

Categories In Roji-en Tags 2010, cherry blossoms, cold snap, Delray Beach, love, Morikami, Quirky, rarity, reasons, Reiko Nishioka, Roji-En, unusual, weather

Where Can You Find the Best Ramen in Japan?

January 27, 2010 by Drew McManus

The Morikami will screen “Ramen Girl,” starring the late Brittany Murphy, on Feb. 18. Director of Education Reiko Nishioka remembers a most unique ramen experience in Japan.

Categories mmblog Tags 2010, Brittany Murphy, Delray Beach, film, Hakata, Ichiran, Kyoto, Kyushu, Morikami, museum, noodles, Ramen, Reiko Nishioka, screening

Sushi, It’s Not All About Raw Fish

January 14, 2010 by Drew McManus

How can you say about sushi? Quite a bit actually. Reiko Nishioka adds her thoughts on the Japanese dish, which is more popular in some parts of South Florida than hamburgers.

Categories mmblog Tags Cornell Cafe, cuisine, Delray Beach, education, entree, food, Japanese art, Morikami, popular, Reiko Nishioka, sushi

Reiko Remembers The Meaning of Japan’s True New Year

December 29, 2009 by Drew McManus

Morikami’s Director of Education Reiko Nishioka remembers how she and her community celebrated New Year’s Day in Japan. Oshogatsu marks the Japanese New Year at the Morikami January 10, 2010.

Categories Festival Fun Tags 2010, beginnings, customs, Delray Beach, education, experiences, History, holiday, January, Japan, life, New Years, Oshogatsu, Reiko Nishioka, renew, rituals, symbolism, tradition
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