It’s hard to believe, but the end of this year and the start of the next one is just around the corner. And Mukai Farm & Garden will host a slew of exciting events in 2022!

Mukai Farm & Garden will begin screening Japanese and Japanese American films illustrative of the richness of Japanese cultural experiences in January for the Vashon community to enjoy. Admission to the film series is free. Donations will be gratefully accepted.

The first film to be shown, at 7 p.m. on February 10th, is “Inuyashiki (2018), which tells the story of a middle-aged office worker who meets aliens and is given alien technology as well as infinite powers. The film was praised by critics and received a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes.

“[Director Shinsuke Sato] stages clashes between his two antagonists that test them beyond the limits of their flesh-and-blood humanity, while revving up the visual pyrotechnics,” wrote Mark Schilling for Japan Times. For more information about the film series, check out the poster below.

Beginning in February, Mukai Farm & Garden is offering an open crafting session from 1 to 5 p.m. every third Sunday, featuring a different Japanese craft that is simple enough for anybody to do in an afternoon, bringing Japanese cultural experiences to life in the community.

Welcome to Japanese Crafternoon! This group will try their hand at a different Japanese craft every month. Guests are welcome to come in for a quick look or spend the entire afternoon making beautiful creations. Everyone of all ages is welcome. Because supplies are limited, bring whatever you believe will be useful.

First up, join us for etegami, the art of simple hand painted postcards, to start the new year off with a friendly hello to friends and family. Don’t worry if you’re not an artist; this craft celebrates the beauty of imperfections.