Sample Oshogatsu (New Year’s) ozoni (mochi soup) and join in a casual discussion about the way different families celebrate New Year’s Day, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California, 1840 Sutter St. in S.F.’s Japantown. This event is free to the public. Info: (415) 567-5505 or info@jcccnc.org. A group of Baby Boomers who are planning activities, which build upon the Nikkei and Retirement group, will host the event.