This event is in the past.It took place on December 6, 2025 at Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California.




Shimenawa Decoration Workshop
Japantown
Create your own Shimenawa—a sacred rice straw rope hung on New Year's to ward off evil spirits. You'll get a kit and guidance to craft your unique decoration to take home.
Cultural craft
New Year tradition
Japanese heritage
Hands-on workshop
Tips
🚪Sutter St door can be closed, enter from other side
Shimenawa Decoration Workshop




Create your own Shimenawa—a sacred rice straw rope hung on New Year's to ward off evil spirits. You'll get a kit and guidance to craft your unique decoration to take home.
Cultural craft
New Year tradition
Japanese heritage
Hands-on workshop
Tips
🚪Sutter St door can be closed, enter from other side
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