YUJIN GAKUENPTO

Japanese New Year

お正月 (Oshogatsu)

Yujin Gakuen's Japanese New Year celebration brings families together for student performances and cultural activities.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PMYujin Gakuen

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Festival
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Place
Yujin Gakuen
Before the festival
School Choice Presentation and Tour, 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

About Oshogatsu

Oshogatsu is Yujin Gakuen's annual Japanese New Year celebration. It is a time for YG families, students, staff, and friends to come together, honor traditions, and enjoy student performances and community activities.

What to expect

  • Cultural traditions
  • Activities and crafts
  • Food and gathering
  • Community celebration
  • Fundraising table

Festival schedule

Evening at a Glance

  1. School Choice Presentation and Tour

    Learn about Yujin Gakuen and take a campus tour.

  2. Festival opens

    Oshogatsu begins.

  3. Activities, Community and Celebration

    Student performances, traditions, crafts, food, and gathering. Performance times TBA.

    • Kindergarten songsTimes TBA
    • Fifth-grade danceTimes TBA
    • Second-grade Eisa danceTimes TBA

  4. Fundraising table

    Support PTO programs and future events.

Ways to Help

Many hands make this celebration possible. Planning roles are available through the Oshogatsu Committee. The planning committee is forming this fall.

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  • Site and Logistics

    Setup, takedown, safety, and flow

  • Activities and Crafts

    Plan game and activity stations

  • Staff Liaison

    Staff member responsible for staff and committee coordination

  • Food and Drink

    Support food service and drink areas

  • Decorations and Signage

    Create signs and event decorations

  • Culture and Traditions

    Share and support traditional activities

Plan your visit

  • Dress for the season

    It is a winter evening event. Pack an extra warm layer.

  • Outdoor comfort

    Outdoor areas and food lines may be cold. Dress for ease and comfort.

  • Parking

    Leave close parking for accessibility needs and elders.

  • All are welcome

    This is a family-friendly event, welcoming friends and neighbors.

Let’s celebrate the new year together.

Attend with your family, invite a friend, and consider helping make this event possible.

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