The Wallens usually celebrate Japanese New Year with ozoni, a Japanese soup featuring rice cakes (mochi) and vegetables.

After watching a riveting Japanese taiko drum performance, kids are invited on stage for a hands-on drum mini-workshop. Families can then welcome the New Year with exciting and traditional ...

Japan: The Japanese New Year, or Shogatsu ... While the methods of celebration may differ - whether it’s through prayers, feasts, or fireworks - the underlying theme is consistent: looking ...

Typically seen during Japanese New Year celebrations, it takes the form of special meals and beautifully decorated dishes using fresh ingredients, each of which has a symbolic meaning. These are ...