Oshogatsu: New Year’s Celebration
Saturday, January 31, 2026
11:30am-3:30pm (Taiko Performance at 12:30pm & 2pm)
Tickets: $20/$16 Japan Society Members; Children ages 2 and under Free
333 East 47th Street, NYC

Celebrate the New Year Japanese-style at the Japan Society’s Oshogatsu event that’s filled with fun for the whole family! 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 activities like New Year’s calligraphy, lion dancing and other New Year’s-themed crafts. With such wonderful activities for the whole family, you are sure to ring in the New Year with great joy!

Japanese boxed lunches and snacks will be available for purchase on-site from BentOn. An inside picnic area is provided for eating.

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