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This is a members-only event. If you are interested in registering please email Lauren Matsumoto at membership@usjapancouncil.org<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Join the USJC Japan region for a hanami-kai event when cherry blossoms are in full bloom! Start your spring season with great company and wishes for the upcoming year with a selection of omusubi and an omusubi making workshop with Miki Yamada from WARAI MUSUBI \u221e. We will enjoy a picnic under the trees along with a workshop by Miki to help set our intentions and think about challenges and wishes for the year as we make &#8220;shio musubi&#8221; together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About WARAI MUSUBI \u221e and Miki Yamada: You will have seen Miki at the USJC x TOMODACHI Shinnenkai earlier this year. Born in Fukushima to a family of rice farmers, Miki travels the world to unravel the meaning of &#8220;omusubi,&#8221; which she believes is key for human beings to live with peace and contentment. 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