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