Make and Learn on Ōmisoka
Join us at the JCCC to welcome the New Year with Ōmisoka (大晦日) — Japan’s cherished New Year’s Eve celebration! This is the first time the JCCC will host this special cultural event, offering a wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty, warmth, and meaning of Japan’s year-end traditions.
In Japan, Ōmisoka marks the final day of the year — a time for reflection, renewal, and preparation to welcome Oshōgatsu (the New Year). Families gather to clean their homes, share symbolic meals, and take part in rituals that honor the passage of time and the promise of new beginnings.
Enjoy these special workshops at the JCCC as we come together to reflect on the past year and prepare for the one ahead!
Limited tickets, available online only.
Please note that all minors aged 12-17 must bring a permission sheet signed by a parent or guardian (provided by the JCCC) if they are to attend unaccompanied. All minors under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Each individual must have their own ticket.
HARU (@harus_cuisine) - 15 seats/workshop: $60 + HST
作って味わう年末のごちそう / Cook & Taste Your Year-End Feast
Join Haru as she showcases a few traditional dishes, then guides you in putting the finishing touches on each plate. Discover the flavors and meanings behind these festive foods as we create them and eat together in the spirit of Ōmisoka.
Menu: Ozōni (New Year’s soup), Temari Zushi (decorative sushi balls), and Matcha Bavarois (green tea dessert).
Tickets: 12-3pm SOLDOUT!
Tickets: 4-7pm SOLDOUT!
HARE.& KE. (@hare.andke.mizuhiki) - 12 seats/workshop: $35 + HST
世界でひとつのしめ飾り作り/ Craft Your One of a Kind Shimekazari
Join Ayami from HARE.& KE. for a creative hands-on workshop to make your own shimekazari (approximately 6 inches), the traditional New Year’s decoration that brings good luck and drives away negative energy. Personalize your decoration and take home a unique piece to welcome the New Year.
KADO (@kado_enterprise) - 30 seats/workshop: $50 + HST
日本酒で楽しむ新年の門出 / Celebrate the Japanese New Year with Sake
Join KADO for a special New Year tasting workshop featuring Japanese sake. Sample three specially selected sakes with a light meal, and learn about the flavors, stories, and traditions behind this Japanese beverage.
Ages 19 and up only: Please bring a valid photo ID to the event.
Momo Tea (@momoteatoronto) - 20 seats/workshop" $20 + HST
知って楽しむ大福茶 / Journey into Daifukucha
Join Momo Tea for a workshop exploring a variety of teas, featuring Daifukucha, Japan’s traditional New Year “Great Luck Tea”. Learn its history, ingredients, and cultural significance, and brew and taste this auspicious tea yourself. Leave with your own take-home pack of sencha!