(Press Release) Delray Beach, FL — Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens will welcome in the new year with Oshogatsu Weekend: Year of the Horse, a vibrant two-day celebration on January 3-4, 2026. The museum’s annual event honors traditional Japanese New Year customs centered on renewal, family, and good fortune.
Guests of all ages are invited to experience a variety of cultural performances, demonstrations, and hands-on activities throughout the weekend. Highlights include a rare Kyudo archery demonstration, featuring members of the Ogasawara-ryū American Branch performing Omato-shiki, an ancient ceremonial form of Japanese archery rooted in samurai tradition.
Visitors can also learn about Mochitsuki, the traditional pounding of rice to make mochi, a beloved New Year’s dessert symbolizing prosperity and longevity. Freshly made mochi will also be available for purchase…