All events are free unless otherwise stated.

Monday, Jan. 1
Weller Court (on Second and San Pedro St.)
10:50 a.m.  Kick-off Taiko by Hikari Taiko Group
11 a.m. Opening Ceremony-Greeting and Kagamibiraki Sake Barrel Breaking Ceremony
11:25 a.m. Taiko Performance
11:35 a.m. Lion Dance
11:45 a.m. Mochi-maki #1 by Nisei Queen
11:50 a.m. Koto by Mme. Yoko Awaya
12:05 p.m. Calligraphy by Mme. Hiroko Ikuta
12:20 p.m. Mochi-maki #2           
12:25 p.m. Bamboo Flute Band Music by Doppo Nagat and the Zipang
12:40 p.m. Hanetsuki by Shinkendo
1:05 p.m. Samurai Action show by Samurai Action Studio.
1:20 p.m. Minyo and Odori by Matsutoyo Kai
1:40 p.m. Mochi-maki #3 by L.A. Kimono Club
1:45 p.m. Kempo by Shorinji Kempo South Bay Chapter
2 p.m. Awaodori by Awa Aika Ren
2:15 p.m. Opportunity Drawing
2:40 p.m. Closing
Please note: * Hanetsuki may be extended five minutes to invite children from the audience to participate.

The New Otani Hotel and Garden (120 S. Los Angeles St.)
7 a.m.-10 a.m. Osechi Breakfast (Azalea Restaurant - $28)
7 a.m.-11 p.m. Toso Sake Celebration (Azalea - free)
10 a.m.-9 p.m. Osechi Brunch (Garden Level - Adult $48, Senior $43, Child $35) No service 3-6 p.m.
11 a.m.-5 p.m. New Year’s Day Food and Refreshment Corner (Azalea Restaurant - price varies)
12 p.m.-3 p.m. Cultural Demonstrations: Cultural Exhibition, Tea Ceremony, Go Game Tournament, Children’s Karuta-Tori Tournament, Comic Storytelling, Calligraphy Demonstration and Kimono Dressing

Japanese Village Plaza (between First and Second St.)
  1 p.m.-4 p.m. Various Performances

Sunday, Jan. 7
The Japanese American Cultural and Community Center
1 p.m. Kotohajime in the Isamu Noguchi Plaza.
1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Kite-making Workshop

Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (815 E. First St.)
12:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m. Kouhaku Utagassen (Karaoke)

Japanese American National Museum (369 E. First St.)
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Arts and crafts for children of all ages.
12 p.m. & 2 p.m. Storytelling with Eth-Noh-Tec
3 p.m. Samba at Saticoy Concert
For an update on schedule of events, visit www.janm.org

*All programs are subject to change.