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Experience Japanese New Year Traditions -Mochitsuki Demo and Mochibana Workshop
Sun, Jan 04
|Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
Celebrate the Japanese New Year with a Mochitsuki demonstration, showcasing the traditional art of rice pounding, followed by a hands-on Mochi Bana workshop where you’ll craft vibrant mochi decorations inspired by ikebana. Immerse yourself in these timeless traditions at the Garden!
Time & Location
Jan 04, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, 1125 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, USA
About the Event
Experience Japanese New Year Traditions
Celebrate the New Year with us through lively performances, hands-on activities, traditional demonstrations, and seasonal refreshments that showcase Japanese culture. Enjoy a Kids Taiko Performance, a festive Mochitsuki (mochi-pounding) demonstration, a Mochibana making experience, and New Year Japanese Arts and Crafts. Guests may also enjoy sake, tea, and other beverages and snacks available during the event.
All demonstrations and activities are complimentary with general garden admission. Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended to secure seating, or you may purchase general admission at the gate.
Event Schedule
Kids Taiko Performance-Kozuchi of Koshio Gumi: 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Mochitsuki Demonstration- Presented by JBAA (Japanese Business Association of Arizona):10:00 am – 10:30 am
Tickets
General Admission
This ticket provides admission to the Kadomatsu Demonstration Workshop in addition to admission to the garden itself. Children ages 0-6 are free!
From $0.00 to $14.00
$14.00
+$0.49 Service
$12.00
+$0.42 Service
$11.00
+$0.39 Service
Total
$0.00