2026 Oshogatsu Family Festival

Sun Jan 11, 2026
11:00am to 4:30pm PT
Age: 3 and up
Price: Free
Location:
Japanese American Cultural & Community Center
244 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90012
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2026 gallops in at the Japanese American National Museum's annual Oshogatsu Family Festival: this year's event celebrates Year of the Horse.

The popular annual event features cultural performances, crafts, and activities for families and kids of all ages.  Activities are held on plaza at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center.

  • Traditional mochitsuki (Japanese rice pounding ritual) performance by Kodama Taiko. 
  • Candy sculpture demonstrations by Shinobu “Shan the Candyman” Ichiyanagi
  • Souvenir photos by Mighty Little Studio
  • Fun crafts and origami inspired by Oshogatsu and Year of the Horse

Please note activities take place on the JACCC Plaza, as JANM’s Pavilion is still closed for renovation.

 

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.