Included with paid museum admission; free for members
Discover Japanese traditions through taiko drumming and shakuhachi flute performances, curator talks, origami crafts, and other fun activities.
Supported by the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix and Japanese Culture Club of Arizona
Programming supported in part by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and Arizona Commission on the Arts
All activities are happening on Saturday and Sunday.
Japanese Calligraphy Demonstration 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. El Río Take home one of these works of art provided and created by the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix! *While supplies last
Origami Craft 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. South El Río Try your hand at the traditional art form of folding paper. Challenge yourself to turn a piece of paper into a crane or even a piano!
Photo Booth 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. El Río Have your picture taken with our hands-free photo booth and digitally receive your pictures! Tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media.
Curator Talk: Japanese Musical Instruments 10:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Event Room 2 Join MIM’s curator for Asia, Eddie Chia-Hao Hsu, for an exclusive presentation exploring the vibrant musical traditions of Japan through instruments in MIM’s collection.
Shakuhachi Performance 11:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. North El Rio Yu-Jin Sokushin will demonstrate the sounds of Japan with his shakuhachi flute performance. This instrument is typically made with bamboo and used during Zen practices.
Taiko Performance by Ken Koshio 12:30 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Main Courtyard World-renowned musician Ken Koshio joins the Experience Japan lineup with a unique performance of Japanese taiko drumming.
Programming is subject to change.
All weekend, save 20% on most items in-store and online, including books about Japanese culture, CDs, and imported gifts from Japan.
Proceeds from your purchase benefit MIM and its programs.
