Sunset Stroll at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Spring into summer during Sunset Stroll at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens on Thursday, April 18, from 5:30–8pm.

Enjoy a spectacular twilight procession through the Roji-en: Garden of the Drops of Dew, and explore the peaceful Yamato-kan, the Morikami’s original museum, during the annual after-hours event series.

Highlights will include the Sean Danconia Pop Surreal Art Show and Sale, Japanese calligraphy name fan creations, docent-led garden tours, Brewsaki beer and Niigata Selections sake tastings, and Asian-inspired cuisine by Ramen Lab Eatery, Kaminari Ramen, Kona Ice, and the Cornell Café.

There will also be live taiko drumming performances by Fushu Daiko and a “Harajuku meets Otaku” fashion show presented by OtakuFest in the museum’s theater.  The colorful world of Harajuku Fashion, born on the streets of Tokyo, is an artistic movement of self-expression that intersects with sub-trends like otaku fashion, celebrating a passion for anime (Japanese cartoons), manga (Japanese comic books), and all things pop culture.

Additional Sunset Stroll dates include May 23, June 13, and September 12. Each event will have its own theme.

Cost is $5 for members, and $10 for the general public. Tickets will be available for purchase online starting April 1, 2024.

Space is limited. Rain or shine. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door.

For more information, visit morikami.org/event/sunset-stroll.

Sunset Stroll sponsors are JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC, and OtakuFest.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org.

About Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has been a center for Japanese art and culture in South Florida since opening in 1977. Morikami invites guests to discover its South Florida history, connection with Japan, and explore a series of six diverse gardens, each inspired by a different historical period and style of Japanese gardening. Visitors experience traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through revolving exhibits, distinctive educational programs and seasonal events, a world-class bonsai display, Pan-Asian cuisine, and an eclectic museum store. Morikami Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.