Celebrate the New Year with a day of Family Fun at Japan Society with Hands-On Activities: Drum Performance and Mini-Workshop, Ink-Painting,...

Celebrate the New Year with a day of Family Fun at Japan Society with Hands-On Activities: Drum Performance and Mini-Workshop, Ink-Painting, Lion-Dance Procession, Kamishibai Storytelling and New Year’s Crafts.

After watching a Japanese taiko drum performance, kids are invited on stage for a hands-on drum mini-workshop.

Families can then welcome the New Year with traditional activities like New Year’s calligraphy (kakizome), lion dancing (shishimai) and other New Year’s-themed crafts.

Japanese boxed lunches and snacks will be available for purchase on-site from BentOn. An inside picnic area is provided for eating.

About the Performers:

Taiko Masala has thrilled audiences throughout the US with performances of Japan's traditional drumming - Taiko.

By combining the training and discipline of Japanese martial arts with the precision and power of complex drumming, Taiko Masala brings visually stunning and breathless excitement to their performances.

Admission:

$20/$16 Japan Society members; children ages 2 and under free. Free for Cool Culture members. Advance ticket purchase required.

This event will be photographed. Recommended for children ages 3-10 and accompanying adults. Tickets can be purchased online. Please choose the time of a performance you would like to attend.

Learn more, visit - www.japansociety.org/events/oshogatsu-new-years-celebration-2025

For "National Imagination Day" on January 19th, Miko wants to highlight the importance of blending technology with creativity to e...

For "National Imagination Day" on January 19th, Miko wants to highlight the importance of blending technology with creativity to empower kids.

Whether through storytelling, interactive games, or creative challenges, Miko robots make imagination a daily adventure.

Combining cutting-edge artificial intelligence with educational content, Miko robots are designed to nurture creativity and transform the way children learn, play, and imagine.

Miko Mini ($149) (blue or purple)

Designed for kids ages 3 and up, Miko Mini combines learning and play with interactive storytelling, sing-alongs, and age-appropriate educational content tailored to a child’s pace.



Key features include:

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• Endless fun: There's never a dull moment with Miko Mini! It's constantly exploring for fun, prompting fun play and encouraging critical thinking. From fun facts and stories to fresh daily activities, Miko Mini keeps you on your toes as you dance, joke and learn hours away.
• Adaptive learning: Miko's advanced AI nurtures children's confidence in learning. It crafts personalised plans that encompass reading, writing, maths, and communication, enhancing their critical thinking skills. With Miko, every child embarks on a tailored educational adventure, ensuring a holistic development.
• Stress free parenting: The Miko Parent App streamlines your parenting journey. Set goals for your kids that align with your unique parenting style and values. With the App, you can track progress through analytics, customize settings, and ensure security.
• Explore with Miko: Miko Mini transports the world straight into your home, offering content handpicked by international experts. It introduces young minds to varied cultures, ideas, and breakthroughs, setting them up for a world without borders. Enjoy exclusive content from renowned brands like Walt Disney Company, Paramount Consumer Products, and Kidoodle.TV, easily accessible on tablets, iPads, and more.
• Playful sidekick: Beyond the books, Miko Mini encourages dance, play, and interactive adventures, ensuring a balanced blend of mental and physical growth.

And with robust privacy controls and parental management, Miko Mini is a safe, trusted partner for any family.

Miko 3 ($249) (Martian Red or Pixie Blue)

Designed for ages 5 to 12, Miko 3 engages young minds with interactive educational content, natural conversations, and fun activities. Its advanced AI adapts to your child’s unique needs, making every interaction meaningful and safe.



Key features include:

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• Safe and trusted partner for families: With robust privacy controls and parental management, Miko prioritizes a secure, child-friendly experience that parents can trust.
• Fostering creativity and confidence: By introducing coding, problem-solving, and games, Miko helps children build confidence in their abilities, nurturing creativity and critical thinking skills.
• Fostering STEAM learning: Miko help kids learn in a fun and engaging way via interactions, and playful apps, making kids smarter everyday.

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New Victory Arts Award recipient Rennie Harris returns for a record seventh time with "Nuttin’ but a Word", an electric dance piec...

New Victory Arts Award recipient Rennie Harris returns for a record seventh time with "Nuttin’ but a Word", an electric dance piece that honors hip-hop’s roots, from February 15 - February 23, 2025.

Every step tells a story in sync with the rhythm, while the dancers command the stage with a mixtape of moves from b-boying to Campbell locking to house.

Nuttin' But A Word

Founded on Dr. Rennie Harris’s belief that hip-hop can express universal themes beyond racial, religious and economic boundaries, Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater aims to inspire future generations to preserve street dance culture and share it with their communities.

This piece will feature the dancers of Harris’ Puremovement American Street Dance Theater, based in Philadelphia.Their style merges traditional African dance with contemporary styles and marries hip-hop culture with street dance.

The show runs 60 minutes with no intermission and is recommended for ages 8+.

Nuttin' but a Word from Rennie Harris Puremovement | New Victory Theater



An ambassador for the art of hip-hop and street dance, Rennie Harris participated in former President Obama’s cultural exchange program, DanceMotion USA, to share his expertise with artists in Egypt, Israel and Palestine.

Free Lobby Tie-in Kid Activities

The show on stage is just one part of the visitor experience! For 45 minutes before and 20 minutes after every show, the lobby of the New Victory Theater features free do-together activities in which families can try new performance skills or explore the show’s themes.

Whether they are wild, wallflowers or somewhere in between, New Victory will guide children through fun family engagement inspired by the show.

Tickets

Tickets start at $24 and are available at the New Victory Box Office (209 W 42nd Street) leading up to the performance and starting two hours before curtain time on performance days.

Tickets can also be purchased via phone by calling 646.223.3010 and online at www.NewVictory.org

Looking to add to your home wellness routine? Here are a few products to enhance your own personal self-care or make great gifts ideas for t...

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Thriae Turkish Peshtemals Towels (Price: Varies)

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Dr. Motion Compression Socks ($10)

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Concrete Poppy Design: Bliss Gift Set ($67)

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Crunchyroll and animation studio ufotable revealed a new visual for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, the first film in an epi...

Crunchyroll and animation studio ufotable revealed a new visual for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, the first film in an epic trilogy coming exclusively to theaters in 2025.

photo credit: ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable

From the Thunder Stage at CCXP, Japanese voice actors Takahiro Sakurai (Giyu Tomioka) and Kengo Kawanishi (Muichiro Tokito) along with Brazilian voice actor Daniel Figueira (Tanjiro Kamado) gave a sneak peek look at the intricate Infinity Castle.

The Infinity Castle is the setting for the impending all-out war between the Demon Slayer Corps and demonic leader Muzan Kibutsuji!

Watch the video clip below

Crow Reveal Video | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle



The film will be distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment worldwide, including Japan (except selected Asian markets). The three-part cinematic movie represents the final arc and culmination of the hugely popular award-winning anime shonen series.

About Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotoge published under SHUEISHA's JUMP COMICS, which consists of 23 volumes and over 150 million copies in publication.

The story begins when Tanjiro Kamado, a boy whose family is killed by a demon, joins the Demon Slayer Corps to turn his younger sister Nezuko back into a human after she is transformed into a demon.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba first premiered in April 2019 with the Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc, followed by the feature film Mugen Train in October 2020, and the TV series Mugen Train Arc and Entertainment District Arc from 2021 through 2022.

In 2023, the Swordsmith Village Arc debuted on Crunchyroll, shortly after the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village- theatrical release.

In 2024, the Hashira Training Arc debuted, shortly after the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To Hashira Training- theatrical release.

The animation production is by ufotable.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.

Learn more, visit - www.demonslayer-anime.com

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