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The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, in Delray Beach, is hosting January 2023 events. These events allow visitors to experience traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through engaging exhibits, varied educational programs and seasonal events, a world-class bonsai display. For the month of January, there is an Orchid Weekend,

The Art of Kokedama, and an inspiration of Madame Butterfly with Palm Beach Opera at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Do not miss these cultural events! 

- Wednesdays, January 11, 18, 25 

Ikebana Flower Arrangement: Sogetsu School (Class)  

Time: Beginners - 10:00am –12:00pm  

           Intermediate – 1:30pm – 3:30pm* 

Cost: $80 (Morikami Members $70) Advance…

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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach invites locals to learn to discover South Florida’s history and connection with Japan. Explore a series of six diverse gardens, each inspired by a different historical period and style of Japanese gardening. Visitors experience traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through engaging exhibits, varied educational programs and seasonal events, a world-class bonsai display, Pan-Asian cuisine, and a distinctive museum store.

For the month of December, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, are offering workshops, classes, and demonstrations as listed. 

Sumi-e Ink Painting (Floral Beginner) (Class) 

Day: Thursdays, December 1, 8, 15 

Time: Floral – 10:30…

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“Beyond the Wall: Visions of the Asian Experience in America”, features large mural works by contemporary artists JUURI, Hiromi Moneyhun, Elena Ohlander, Boy Kong, and Casey Kawaguchi. The exhibit is at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach and runs through September 25, 2022.

Asian immigrants have played a fundamental role in the building of this nation in all facets of life, including agriculture, business, medicine, technology, and the arts. Beyond the Wall features the work of five dynamic contemporary artists of Japanese and Asian American descent who explore their cultural heritage and individual identities through the powerful, large-scale medium of the mural. The artists’…

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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, with its unique gardens and collections, is one of Palm Beach County’s most treasured cultural attractions. Located in a tranquil natural setting, Morikami invites visitors to explore its many facets and discover Florida’s heritage and its connection with Japan. In addition to the beautiful grounds, they offer classes, workshops, cultural demonstrations, and family fun.

July programming offered at Morikami:

Tuesday, July 1 – Sunday, July 7

Family Fun: Tanabata
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: FREE for members or with paid museum admission. 

Make a wish for the Star Festival, Tanabata! Write your wish on a strip of colored paper, or tanzaku, and tie it to a branch of…

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Saturday, June 18, 2022, is a day for sushi lovers to indulge in Palm Beach County. Some people adore it, while others despise it absolutely. Sushi is that dish that elicits both love and dislike, yet there are many of us who enjoy this Japanese dish which makes our platter more thrilling. Every year on June 18, Japanese food aficionados celebrate a special day.

The International Day of Sushi is observed on this day. June 18, 2022, and is the perfect opportunity to indulge in the Japanese delicacy. International Sushi Day celebrates the Japanese dish made of rice, seasoning, vinegar, and raw fish. The day was celebrated by eating more sushi and encouraging people around the world to eat more. The International Day of Sushi was first celebrated in…

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Picture a leisurely sunset garden stroll on April 21, 2022. All you need to do is set your “g.p.s.” for Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens and partake in a luxurious, after-hours Sunset Stroll event from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach.

Guests are welcome to take a leisurely stroll through Morikami’s six distinctive gardens, called Roji-en: Garden of the Drops of Dew. Cornell Café will be providing light hors d’oeuvres for purchase and the Museum Gift Shop will be open to browse. 

Enjoy live taiko musical performances by Fushu Daiko at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the museum’s lakefront terrace. 

Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Tickets will not be…

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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, in Delray Beach. Morikami has been part of the Delray/Boca Raton community for over 100 years! In 1904, Jo Sakai, a recent graduate of New York University, returned to his homeland of Miyazu, Japan.  His intention was to organize a consortium of pioneering farmers and lead them to what is now northern Boca Raton. With the help of the Model Land Company, a subsidiary of Henry Flagler’s East Coast Railroad, they formed a farming colony they named Yamato, an ancient name for Japan. For years these settlers grew pineapples for shipment to markets in the north.

The museum has contributed to educating area residents and visitors about Japanese culture.  On the events calendar for…

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Ring in a brand-new year at Southeast Florida's most zenful, seasonal retreat. The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach are pleased to announce their January programming. The Japanese Gardens are located at 4000 Morikami Park Road in Delray. The programming will include a ceremonial kimono demonstration, Shibori scarves workshop, and the art of bonsai.

If you are craving introspection, take a few moments walking and meditating. The Stroll for Well-Being Therapeutic Garden Walking program allows participants to immerse themselves in the natural beauty, peace, and serenity of Morikami's gardens.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens first two weeks in January workshops, classes, and demonstrations:

The Art of Bonsai (Class)

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Just south of Palm Beach County is a five-star culinary experience awaiting you.  South Florida has some of the freshest seafood in their restaurants and Kosushi is no exception.  Kosushi’s Executive Chef Shoyo lida personally selects only fresh and high-quality ingredients. Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, and other selections that are hard to find in Miami Beach can be found here. Kosushi caters to all the sushi and seafood fans.

The restaurant will be open on Thanksgiving Day for diners looking for a Michelin-starred unique culinary experience. Located in Miami’s affluent South of Fifth neighborhood, Kosushi offers a curated core menu featuring a variety of sushi and sashimi as well as hot and cold dishes, signature selections, and maki specials by…

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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has announced details for their Board of Trustees’ “Year of the Tiger” Gala to be celebrated at the Museum on March 12, 2022. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach.  

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has been a center for Japanese art and culture in South Florida since opening in 1977. Morikami invites guests to discover its South Florida history, connection with Japan, and explore a series of six diverse gardens, each inspired by a different historical period and style of Japanese gardening. Visitors experience traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through engaging exhibits, varied educational programs and seasonal events, a world-class bonsai…

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