During Oshogatsu, kids receive colorful envelopes filled with money from family members called Otoshidama. Originally, toshidama was an offering to the god of a shrine during New Years.

The Oshogatsu Family Festival: Year of the Rabbit runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at the Japanese American National Museum. It will boast Year of the Rabbit-inspired crafts, origami ...

LITTLE TOKYO, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Members of Southern California's Japanese community celebrated the New Year with Oshogatsu festivals and prayers for good luck in 2024.

Oshogatsu in Little Tokyo WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 1 WHERE: Weller Court, 123 Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka Street, and Japanese Village Plaza, 335 E. Second Street, Los Angeles COST: Free ...

Traditionally, Oshogatsu itself is observed for three days. It is more than just a party or a feast. "I do it for my kids," said Nakamura, the father of two teenage boys.

The Oshogatsu Festival ushered in the new year at the Japanese American National Museum on Jan. 5, 2025 in Los Angeles CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) ...

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Los Angeles welcomed the Year of the Rat Sunday as the Japanese American National Museum hosted its Oshogatsu Family Festival. The Japanese New Year Celebration featured food, entertainment, arts ...

What to Know Tuesday, Jan. 1, 10:50 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dance, Taiko, martial arts, Year of the Pig festivities Several spots around the historic neighborhood, including Weller Plaza ...

The annual Oshogatsu Family Festival welcomed the new year on Sunday at the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo. The celebration included a mix of traditional and modern cultural ...

There's more Oshogatsu fun ahead, with a virtual, multi-day festival at the Japanese American National Museum. The enjoy-from-home revelries begin on Jan. 3, 2021.