Second Sundays: Japanese New Year
Past eventSun., Jan. 11, 2026, 12–3 p.m.
Free with general admission
Kids/Families
Japanese Heritage Shōya House
Taiko Drumming: Experience the powerful and rhythmic sounds of the centuries-old tradition of kumi-daiko drumming with a performance by Makoto Taiko, a group of percussionists from Pasadena. Half-hour performances at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
Botanical Craft: Create your own shimenawa wreath using rice from our annual harvest and welcome good fortune in the new year.
Ikebana Floral Arrangements: Enjoy the meditative beauty of the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement with The Huntington’s San Marino League Ikenobo School of Ikebana.
About the Ikebana Display
The San Marino League is a nonprofit organization of women committed to philanthropic work in the community as well as furthering their own knowledge of fine arts. In spring 1958, the league’s founding president, Mary B. Hunt, became qualified to teach at the Ikenobo School of Ikebana and began teaching classes to league members. These classes continue today. The league’s dedicated ikebana enthusiasts continue to provide fresh flower arrangements in the original Japanese House every week, year-round.
Visitors will enjoy a thrilling performance from Makoto Taiko percussionists during The Huntington’s 2026 Japanese New Year celebration. Courtesy of Makoto Taiko.
Top image: Makoto Taiko percussionists perform onstage. Courtesy of Makoto Taiko.
