All programs are open for registration on August 1st of each year for the upcoming season. Each season runs from October through the summer of the next year.
Introduction to Japanese Language
Nihongo Language: Level III & IV
Sunday Sessions
Level III introduces kanji and starts with a review of hiragana and katakana. Part 1 focuses on reading and writing kanji before moving into the textbook in Part 2. Topics include, but are not limited to, planning a trip, talking about past experiences, and getting advice. Part 1-3 sessions of each level should be taken sequentially as a series. Each level has 3 parts (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) which should be taken sequentially before you can move on to the next level.
Level IV, the concluding level uses a more complex sentence structure and introduces new kanji and a review of kanji from previous levels. Topics and grammar points include, but are not limited to, using quotations, expressing potentiality, and making hypothetical statements.
12:30PM, Sunday, January 4, 2026
Kamiya Room (Classroom A)
12:30PM, Sunday, March 1, 2026
Kamiya Room (Classroom A)
Adult Workshop
Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) Workshop for Beginners
Learn brush strokes using sumi (charcoal) ink and a brush to write Japanese characters. After practicing on paper you will create a final calligraphy piece on shikishi board to take home. Just bring your curiosity!
Adult Workshop
Introduction to the Art of Kintsugi
Claudia Henao is a glass and floral artist. She is a self-taught artist, with a 20 years career spanning from when she traveled and lived in Europe for around 17 years with her family. Always surrounded and inspired by nature, her artistic creativity started to include floral design with her glass work a few years ago. Mrs. Henao started mixing glass and natural elements in her work which allows for a very unique and magical experience for the eye. Her creative repertoire encompasses unique botanical pieces like jewelry, huts, glasses, etc.
10:00AM, Saturday, January 24, 2026
Oki Education Center
Sogetsu Ikebana Florida Branch 55th Anniversary Celebration with Ken Katayama
Underwritten by Linda and Michael Sonnenreich
Film: Come Back Anytime
For more than forty years, ramen master Masamoto Ueda has been serving his legendary Tokyo-style ramen to a community of regulars who are not only his customers, but true friends. After the film, enjoy a sampling of yuzu hiyashi ramen (cold ramen) sponsored by Ramen Lab.
Adult Workshop
The Way Of Taiko: The Heartbeat Of Japan
Traditional Drum Workshop
The workshop includes an introduction to the history of taiko. Participants are taught how to understand sounds and movements, i.e., how to connect nature and the meaning of body movement. They become familiar with the way of taiko and drumming techniques. Instruments are provided for you.
Orchid Weekend
Saturday, February 7 & Sunday, February 8, 2026 Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Cost: FREE with your paid museum admission Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of orchids at the Morikami Museum’s Orchid Weekend! Wander through our picturesque gardens and discover the beauty and diversity of these exquisite blooms. Meet a curated selection of orchid vendors, suppliers, …
10:00AM, Saturday, February 7, 2026
Morikami Gardens
10:00AM, Sunday, February 8, 2026
Morikami Gardens
Craft activity for kids of all ages
Family Fun Day: Paper Orchids
Celebrate Orchid Weekend at the Morikami and make your own paper orchids to take home.
11:00AM, Saturday, February 7, 2026
Kamiya Room (Classroom A)
The Art Of Japanese Fabric Wrapping
Furoshiki Workshop
People have used furoshiki, a square reusable wrapping cloth, since the 16th century in a variety of ways to wrap differently sized and shaped objects. Learn how to wrap a wine bottle, a watermelon, books, and how to make a tote bag from a furoshiki.
Sponsored by JM Family Enterprises
Kimono Culture Demonstration
Japanese Traditional Clothing
Not all kimono are created equal! Learn about traditional styles of kimono, with their rich culture, seasonal subtleties, and symbolic nuances. Observe a demonstration on how to properly put on and wear a kimono. Learn about the elegance of the formal kimono with its exquisite designs and finery worn to attend weddings, parties, special celebrations, and holidays.
Craft activity for kids of all ages
Family Fun Day: Hinamatsuri Dolls
Girls’ Festival or Doll Festival (Hina Matsuri) is celebrated on March 3rd in Japan. A set of dolls representing the emperor and empress and their court (three ladies-in-waiting and five musicians) is set up in the family home to mark the occasion. Celebrate Hina Matsuri by making a special craft to take home.
12:00PM, Sunday, March 1, 2026
Sakai Room (Library)
Adult Workshop
Kurinuki Ceramic Workshop
Kurinuki is a traditional Japanese ceramic hand building technique starting with a solid block of clay and hollowing it out to create a vessel. Create a chawan, Japanese tea bowl using this beautiful ancient technique. In this hands-on workshop, learn basic techniques to work with clay and enjoy a presentation of Japanese ceramics.
A Taste of Asia: A Culinary and Cultural Experience
Join us for an evening under the stars as we present “A Taste of Asia: A Culinary and Cultural Experience” on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 6:30–11:00 p.m. Relish the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Asian culinary culture in a Japanese garden setting during this special inaugural event.
6:30PM, Saturday, March 7, 2026
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Adult Workshop
Basics Of Sushi Workshop
Sushi has entered the American palate as a cultural influence from Japan. But do you know what sushi is? Few know that sushi is not actually raw fish, but rice made with a bit of vinegar and sugar. Served with a variety of accompaniments, cooked or raw fish and vegetables, it can take many forms.
Participants in this hands-on workshop, led by Mitsutoshi Sekita, sushi chef and owner from a Japanese restaurant in Plantation, Florida will learn cultural information about sushi, how to make sushi, and, of course, enjoy eating the sushi. Both classes teach you how to create the same sushi.
Poetry Workshop: Renga: Japanese Collaborative Poetry
In this workshop, participants will learn about the traditional and contemporary use of the form, through reading of various examples, and learn various techniques for writing successful haibun.
Butoh Dance Performance
A Dance Performance by Pinar Sinka
Butoh, a type of Japanese dance theater came on the scene in 1959 and over the decades has grown beyond Japan and onto the international scene. Join us for an evening of this unique Avant-garde dance performed by Butoh performer Pinar Sinka.
DEMONSTRATION OF KYUDO: The Way of the Bow
Kyudo is the traditional Japanese practice that uses the act of shooting the Japanese bow for the cultivation of the person and the development of physical and mental wellbeing. It is now a worldwide practice that has both cultural and sporting aspects. Kyudo places greater emphasis on the beauty of form, with accuracy being seen as an expression of correct shooting rather than "hitting for hitting sake." Learn about the history of Kyudo and observe a demonstration of the Shaho Hassetsu, known as the Eight Stages of Shooting, explained by instructor Jade Fraundorfer.
Craft activity for kids of all ages
Family Fun Day: April Showers Chigiri-e Flowers
Create your own artwork of Spring flowers with chigiri-e, a Japanese art form creating images with torn colored paper.
12:00PM, Saturday, April 4, 2026
Kamiya Room (Classroom A)
Underwritten by Linda and Michael Sonnenreich
Film: Tokyo Cowboy
Discussion led by Director Marc Marriott
Brash businessman Hideki convinces his Tokyo bosses he can turn a profitless Montana cattle ranch into a premiere-performing asset. However, when his Japanese Wagyu-beef expert fails him, Hideki is poised to fail unless he identifies a missing element that's key to the transformation: himself.
Adult Workshop
Block Printing Workshop
Japan has a long, rich history of woodblock printing, called mokuhanga, dating back to the 11th century. The ukiyo-e genre of block prints flourished in Japan from the 17th through 19th centuries. Morikami is offering a workshop with a modern twist on this ancient art form, where participants can carve and print with linoleum blocks to create unique and exciting imagery. Instructor Brian Reedy has been teaching this method for over 20 years, and offers an approach that is easily accessible for beginners, yet challenging for seasoned artists. Printing inks can stain clothes, so dress appropriately. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron.
Adult Workshop
Butoh Dance Workshop
Butoh, a type of Japanese dance theater came on the scene in 1959 and over the decades has grown beyond Japan and onto the international scene.
Sunset Stroll
Join us for an enchanting evening at our Sunset Strolls. Each evening includes exhilarating Taiko drum performances and a variety of cultural and culinary delights.
5:30PM, Thursday, April 23, 2026
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
5:30PM, Thursday, May 21, 2026
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
5:30PM, Thursday, June 18, 2026
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
5:30PM, Thursday, September 17, 2026
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Adult Workshop
The Joy of Carving - Chirirenge Ramen Spoon Edition
Chirirenge in Japanese is the name of the soup spoons from Asia and used as ramen spoons in Japan. Unlike the western spoon, it has a flat bottom and is deep to hold more soup. The handle is curved upwards and the shape mimics a fallen petal of the lotus flower called renge in Japanese. The word chiri means “to fall off.”
Craft activity for kids of all ages
Family Fun Day: Children's Day
Come join us to celebrate the Japanese holiday of Children’s Day (Kodomo no Hi) by making a flying paper helicopter modeled after the Japanese traditional toy, take tombo (bamboo dragonflies) and a flying carp, called koinobori.
11:00AM, Saturday, May 2, 2026
Kamiya Room (Classroom A)
Japanese Traditional Music Instrument
Koto Demonstration
Koto is a traditional Japanese stringed instrument first introduced to Japan from China in the 7th-8th centuries. Learn the fascinating history of this exquisite instrument and listen to its captivating and tranquil sounds demonstrated by intermediate koto students.