Past Events/Workshops
“Matcha Time for Mindfulness - II” in East Village
The workshop will take place on Sunday mornings in the East Village. Start your Sunday off right by refreshing yourself before it gets too hot! In addition to learning about matcha's history and health benefits and making matcha twice the traditional way, participants will also make a matcha latte for the third bowl to go!
“Ceramics and Kintsugi”- Enjoying Matcha with Kintsugi Tea Bowl
The event "Ceramics and Kintsugi - Enjoying Matcha with a Kintsugi Tea Bowl," starts at 6:30 pm on March 26th. As the sun slowly sets, explore the world of ceramics and kintsugi, and discover the beauty of impermanence and the passage of time.
Matcha Time at Sorate in Soho - featuring a tasting of 3 matcha varieties -
“Matcha Time for Mindfulness” at Kosaka
Advances in information technology make our lives very convenient, but on the other hand we are always seeking calmness in our lives. Why are not we satisfied by our convenient life alone? Steve Jobs cofounded Apple computer, while he was really into Zen. These days many people are meditating to find a peaceful mind. Do you know what Zen is? This term is very often used, but not many people can explain. Would you like to know about Zen? We have created a great chance to learn more about Zen.
I have been working on an event, “Get to know Kanagawa” at the Japan society on January 23rd and 27th 2020 at 6:30pm, please mark your calendars. We have invited the head priest of Jochi-ji Temple of Engakuji, Rev. Eon Asahina who is from Kamakura-city which is the birthplace of Japanese Zen. He will be sharing wisdom of Zen with us at the event on January 27th 2020. Please check this link https://www.japansociety.org/kanagawa
Ki-Chu New York at Japan Society on January 23rd and 27th, 2020
Ki-Chu New York is pleased to announce the showing of exquisite works by the ceramic artist Kufumi Kawamura, and the oldest Kamakura-bori store “Hakkodo” at the Japan Society on January 23rd and 27th 2020 from 12pm-8:30pm. The pieces are available for purchase. Please come to see the beautiful pieces from Kamakura city. We hope to see you there. No need tickets.
