2026 Oshogatsu Family Festival

Sun Jan 11, 2026
11:00am to 5:00pm PT
Age: 3 and up
Price: Free
Location:
Japanese American National Museum
213.625.0414
369 East First Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90012
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2026 gallops in at the Japanese American National Museum: this year's Oshogatsu Family Festival celebrates Year of the Horse.

The popular annual event features cultural performances, crafts, and activities for families and kids of all ages. 

  • Traditional mochitsuki (Japanese rice pounding ritual) performance by Kodama Taiko. 
  • Candy sculpture demonstrations by Shinobu “Shan the Candyman” Ichiyanagi
  • Interactive storytimes
  • 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.

 

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