Upcoming Events
Tea Ceremony - AAPI Cultural Celebration
When Chanoyu, aka Japanese tea ceremony, functions as a “social interstice,” (Bourriaud, 1998) the space and moment that unfold on the tatami mats become akin to a theater stage. In this setting, everyone present is expected to actively participate and contribute, thereby completing the artwork. This participatory performance transforms Chanoyu from a cultural demonstration – where people are mere spectators of the tradition which carries 500 years of history, into a cultural experience where participants become co-creators of the living practice.
This event is FREE thanks to the grant from the City of Santa Monica. Space is limited, so please sign up to be seated on tatami mats to join the tea ceremony and be served Matcha and specialty sweets Kaoru will be bringing back from Japan.
This event is FREE thanks to the grant from the City of Santa Monica. Space is limited, so please sign up to be seated on tatami mats to join the tea ceremony and be served Matcha and specialty sweets Kaoru will be bringing back from Japan.
Past Events
Ancestral Matcha Tea Meditation
Introduction to ritual, mindfulness and grounding exercises, ceremonial grade matcha whisking practice, and guided meditation to connect with ancestral wisdom and enhance the sense of being and belonging.
Enhanced Perceptions: Tea and Mindfulness in Nature
Tea meditation, introduction to ritual, breathing and grounding exercises in nature to enhance perception and engage the senses in mindful ways. As part of Within/Without: Windows to an Inclusive Future By Arroyo Arts Collective.
MediTEAtion - Mindful Matcha tea session
Lecture, demonstration, and guided meditation to enjoy everyday beverages at the next level with the method of Japanese traditional tea culture. A special event as a part of Goldsmiths, University of London's alumni event.
Matcha session for Wellbeing
Lecture and workshop at Oxford University, Pembroke college to demonstrate how Matcha can work on our physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
NC session -The future of cultural tradition-
Workshop to discuss the future of cultural tradition with people from different backgrounds and specialities using a workshop method called Open Space Technology (OST).
Japanese Tea Pop-up
Pop-up Matcha party at the sky garden in Tokyo in collaboration with Hiroyuki Tanaka, a Tatami craftsman, and Hiroyuki Kawakami, a tea master at Edosenke tea school.
Kimono Event "Henshin"
Art show with artists and designers who are enthusiastic about Japanese traditional arts and crafts.
◆Date
4th (sat) - 5th (sun) Oct, 2014
◆Place
3-28-5 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku Tokyo
◆Fee
Entrance... ¥1,000
(Get NC's original present!)
◆Contents
・Designers Japanese accessories shopping
・Kimono fitting
・Photo shooting
・Kabuki Make-up
and more!!
4th (sat) - 5th (sun) Oct, 2014
◆Place
3-28-5 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku Tokyo
◆Fee
Entrance... ¥1,000
(Get NC's original present!)
◆Contents
・Designers Japanese accessories shopping
・Kimono fitting
・Photo shooting
・Kabuki Make-up
and more!!
Urushi lacquer workshop
Urushi lacquer spoon workshop with Mr. Kazumi Murose, the Living National Treasure.
May 4 (sat) - 5 (sun) KIMONO salon ~for beginners~
Art show with artists and designers who are enthusiastic about Japanese traditional arts and crafts.
◆Date
24th (sat) - 25th (sun) May, 2014
◆Place
3-28-5 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku Tokyo
◆Free Entrance
◆Contents
・Designers Japanese accessories shopping
・Japanese Sake tasting
・Kimono fitting
・Photo shooting
and more!!
24th (sat) - 25th (sun) May, 2014
◆Place
3-28-5 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku Tokyo
◆Free Entrance
◆Contents
・Designers Japanese accessories shopping
・Japanese Sake tasting
・Kimono fitting
・Photo shooting
and more!!
KIMONO × Japanese SAKE bar in Asakusa
Trying on Kimono and Japanese sake event in Asakusa.
◆Date
19:00〜23:00 9th (wed) July 2015
◆Place
Khaosan World Asakusa Ryokan & Hostel
◆Fee
"Special selected" SAKE / Otsumami (Japanese snacks)
- Kimono dresser: ¥300
- Non-Kimono dresser: ¥500
KIMONO rental & dressing: ¥2,200
KIMONO dressing only (if you have your own): ¥1,000
19:00〜23:00 9th (wed) July 2015
◆Place
Khaosan World Asakusa Ryokan & Hostel
◆Fee
"Special selected" SAKE / Otsumami (Japanese snacks)
- Kimono dresser: ¥300
- Non-Kimono dresser: ¥500
KIMONO rental & dressing: ¥2,200
KIMONO dressing only (if you have your own): ¥1,000
Kabuki makeup tour
Study tour with Kabuki and classical Japanese dance makeup artist.
Other events ...
NC has exhibited at various art events including;
・POP na watashi wa Nippon jin!
・Asakusa Collection 2
・EXHIBITION NIGHT
・Calligraphy workshop with Taku Kosugi
・POP na watashi wa Nippon jin!
・Asakusa Collection 2
・EXHIBITION NIGHT
・Calligraphy workshop with Taku Kosugi