Brooklyn, Brooklyn Japanese American Family Association, NYC, Japan, New Year, Oshogatsu, Samurai Sword Soul, Kaoru Watanabe Taiko Center, Taisan Tanaka, calligraphy, taiko, mochitsuki, mochi, swordfighting, folk dancing, Minbuza, Roulette

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Japanese New Year Festival in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Japanese New Year Festival Saturday, January 13 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. ROULETTE – 509 Atlantic Avenue (corner of Atlantic and 3rd Avenues), Brooklyn Admission: $15/$8 children (in advance), $18/$10 children (at the door)/Free children two and under Ring in the Year of the Dog, Japanese style in Downtown Brooklyn! The Brooklyn Japanese American Family Association presents a special New Year celebration that’s … Continue reading

SusanJanuary 9, 2018August 17, 2019

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Azasu 2018 New Year Party

Azasu 2018 New Year Party Wednesday, January 3 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Azasu – 49 Clinton Street (between Stanton and Rivington Streets) Admission: $60 (plus tax) At Azasu’s New Year celebration, guests will enjoy all-you-can-eat traditional Japanese osechi ryori dishes such as mochi (rice cakes) and ozoni (soup). The sake is sponsored by Sake Discoveries, and there will be special New Year gifts … Continue reading

SusanDecember 30, 2017August 17, 2019

Food & Drink

Mitsuwa's Oshogatsu Festival

Well over two hundred people gathered in the early morning on the first day of 2017 to celebrate the New Year, Japanese style, at Mitsuwa Marketplace – aka Tokyo on the Hudson – in Edgewater, NJ, for what has become an annual ritual for many from the NY metro area – many Japanese, but many Anime and cosplay fans as well. While most of North … Continue reading

Kaz345January 5, 20172 Comments

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Mitsuwa's New Year's Day Celebration

Japanese-Style New Year Party Sunday, January 1 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Mitsuwa Marketplace – 595 River Road, Edgewater, NJ Admission: Free Celebrate the Japanese traditions of New Year’s Day at Mitsuwa Marketplace! You can enjoy freshly pounded mochi and Shishimai (Lion Dance) performances beginning at noon, while Taiko drumming performances are at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Participate in Mitsuwa’s Lucky … Continue reading

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Mitsuwa's Oshogatsu Festival

Mitsuwa's New Year's Day Celebration