# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Kagami Biraki 2026 at Chicago Aikikai Third Friday Class
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Chicago Aikikai members, their families and friends are invited to its annual kagami biraki event, held at the dojo's first Third Friday Class of 2026.

Reflect upon the last year and welcome the new with a round of training, followed by a potluck dinner and social hour. The event is FREE and open to members of the general public. Newcomers to aikido may observe or try things out. If planning to step on the mat, please wear loose-fitting clothing.

ABOUT KAGAMI BIRAKI

Kagami biraki (鏡開き, lit. 'opening the mirror'; understood as "breaking of the mochi") is a traditional Japanese ceremony where a kagami mochi (a large ceremonial rice cake) is broken open. It traditionally falls on January 11 (odd numbers are associated with good luck in Japan). The term also refers to the opening of a cask of sake at a party or ceremony. The fourth Tokugawa shōgun, Tokugawa Ietsuna, was the first to hold a kagami mochi ceremony 300 years ago. Many Japanese martial arts dojo use the kagami biraki ceremony to signify their first practice of the New Year.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/kagami-biraki-2026-at-chicago-aikikai-third-friday-class/200029357436721
- **Event Categories**: workshops, potluck, food-drinks, nonprofit, parties, art, entertainment, first-friday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 19

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1444 W Chicago Ave 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60642
- **lat**: 41.89639
- **long**: -87.66413
- **full address**: 1444 W Chicago Ave 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60642

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Kagami Biraki 2026 at Chicago Aikikai Third Friday Class being held?
  - **A:** Kagami Biraki 2026 at Chicago Aikikai Third Friday Class takes place on Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 pm at 1444 W Chicago Ave 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60642.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Kagami Biraki 2026 at Chicago Aikikai Third Friday Class?
  - **A:** Kagami Biraki 2026 at Chicago Aikikai Third Friday Class is organized by Chicago Aikikai.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Kagami Biraki 2026 at Chicago Aikikai Third Friday Class is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Kagami Biraki 2026 at Chicago Aikikai Third Friday Class sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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