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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171025
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SUMMARY:KAMINOSHIGOTO: Paper's Work
DESCRIPTION:KAMINOSHIGOTO (カミノシゴト) is a brand developed by Japanese paper craftsmen using special Mino handmade Washi paper. Matomi Sato\, the producer if KAMINOSHIGOTO started his very first exhibition with Mino Japanese paper craftsman and a designer team. The exhibition was held at Shinjuku OZONE from 2002 to 2006 and proved to be successful after winning the Good Design Award in New Frontier Design and Recognition of Traditional Japanese Materials and Craft. Since 2012\, Ieda Paper Craft has been administrating products of the KAMINOSHIGOTO brand\, following the theme “Life with Japanese Paper.” \nThe Virtues of Mino Washi Paper\nMino hand-made washi paper dates back around 1\,300 years. It was used for the oldest remaining public documents stored in the ancient capital Nara’s Shosoin Temple. The composition of the paper\, with fine\, evenly tangled Kozo (paper mulberry) fibers\, has enabled the paper to maintain its beauty even to this day. \nCrafting\nWater gives life to Paper Crafting. Mino Washi\, is a thin\, fine\, yet strong hand-crafted paper made sheet by sheet from fine layers of Kozo (mulberry) fibers found in the nature abundant Mino region of Gifu Prefecture. Its quality is the highest among all Japanese handmade papers. \nWatermark\nSunlight Passes Through Mino Washi.\nMino Washi has long been used in the shoji sliding screen doors of Japanese homes\, as its uniform surface allows light to pass through in a distinctive manner\, creating a warm and subtle\nlight effect. The beauty of that light gained the attention of famed 20th century sculptor\, Isamu Noguchi\, leading to the creation of his “Akari” series of Japanese paper lighting installations. On November 27\, 2014\, the traditional manufacturing techniques for quality Mino Japanese paper were registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage skill. \n \nDelivering Hand Made Japanese Washi Paper\nThe workshop studio for Ieda Paper Craft makes original paper for Mizu-uchiwa fans\, paper for lanterns\, and special water-drop papers. Recently they have been focusing on not just paper production\, but on product development using the manufactured paper. While they had previously developed womenʼs accessories\, a request from specialty shop Kaminoshigoto led to the development of the Origami Jewell lineup. Originally hand-made Japanese paper was one of lifeʼs necessities\, used for writing\, as well as for building applications\, such as shoji screens and wall papers. However\, nowadays\, there are many cheaper bulk made paper materials\, and the use\, and so the need for hand-made paper has declined. Even so\, they hope to make new materials that appeal to peopleʼs lives. \nThe Texture and Beauty of Traditional Paper\nHow can we incorporate traditional hand-made Japanese paper into our modern lives? Under the themes of “Washi Material Production” and “Proposed Activities”\, we are striving to\nexplore new avenues of washi use. In an effort to convey the original texture and beauty of Japanese paper\, we are looking to create original papers\, one sheet at a time\, with watermarks including kanji characters\, letters\, arabesque or snowflake patterns to create new ways to enjoy paper. \nCreating the Delicate Designs of the Natural World\nMino Washi is made from the finely entwined fibers of natural materials that can be best observed on the outer edges of the hand made sheets. In the Nature series\, the warm characteristics of the Mino Japanese paper is used to replicate the delicate designs of the natural world\, such as feathers and veined leaves found in nature. Once used for shoji screen doors\, lanterns and other daily life uses\, Mino Washi is no longer a necessity in modern day life\, and so by adding new ideas and designs\, it is possible to promote the merits of Mino Washi in new forms. \n  \n 
URL:https://resobox.com/event/kaminoshigoto-papers-work/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171023
DTSTAMP:20260720T230510Z
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SUMMARY:Archives Week 2017 - FUJISAN: ETERNAL SYMBOL OF JAPAN
DESCRIPTION:The Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan\, New York Inc. is holding a special event at our current exhibition\, Fujisan: the Eternal Symbol of Japan this coming Tuesday\, October 24\, 2017 as a part of Archives Week 2017. \n\nThe Burns Archive is proud to present our sixth annual exhibition of hand-painted nineteenth century Japanese photographs at the RESOBOX Gallery. This year’s theme is the iconic Mt. Fuji\, the highest mountain in Japan (12\,389 ft). The exhibit includes Meiji Era (1868-1912) photographs of landscapes depicting the great mountain from various viewpoints\, as well as staged studio scenes featuring Fujisan as backdrop. Mt. Fuji\, with its graceful conical form\, is a sacred and eternal symbol of Japan. \nJoin us for a gallery talk and exhibition viewing. \nTo RSVP\, please e-mail liz@burnsarchive.com.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/archives-week-2017-fujisan-eternal-symbol-of-japan/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171023
DTSTAMP:20260720T230501Z
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SUMMARY:The Burns Archive Presents the Art of Japanese Hand Painted Photography
DESCRIPTION:A rare look at a jewel of the Burns Archive collection\, topped off with a sampling of sake.\nThe Atlas Obscura is hosting an event for our current exhibition\, Fujisan: the Eternal Symbol of Japan this coming Thursday\, October 26\, 2017 including a mini lecture and tasting. \n\nJoin us for an intimate viewing into the colorfully kaleidoscopic world of everyday life in Japan at our special sake reception\, led by the esteemed Stanley B. Burns\, M.D. of the Burns Archive & Collection. \nJapan\, an island nation isolated until the mid-nineteenth century\, opened its doors to foreign photographers in the 1860s. It was those early photographers who gained access to Meiji Japan\, and the wonders within. And while other photographers during that time typically were making sepia-toned prints\, these photographers in Japan took advantage of local artists to have their prints uniquely and exquisitely hand-painted. In fact\, many photographs were executed so well they rivaled modern color photography. \nThese unusual photographs are a part of an incredibly treasured collection of images from the mid-19th century through the 1950s know as “The Burns Archive” and are not typically available for public viewing. Stanley B. Burns\, M.D. is renowned for The Burns Archive\, his own private and extensive collection of photographs\, especially those documenting early medical practices. \nWe’ll be meeting at RESOBOX\, a gathering place for Japanese art\, where their current exhibition on FUJISAN: ETERNAL SYMBOL OF JAPAN features a selection from The Burns Archive of hand-painted photographs all focused on the iconic Mt. Fuji. \nIncluded your admission is a signed copy of the catalog\, Setting Sun: Painted Photographs of Meiji Japan. Within the book are 160 fascinating photographs\, curated from tourist albums and presented in the sequence most typical to the era. \nDETAILS\n\nIncluded in the price of your ticket is the Setting Sun: Painted Photographs of Meiji Japan book\, signed by Stanley B. Burns\, M.D.\nIndividual Ticket + Signed Copy of Setting Sun: Painted Photographs of Meiji Japan: $50.\nDuo Ticket (2 tickets + 1 signed book): $75.\nLecture led by Dr. Burns\, with a sake and snack reception before and after.\n\nABOUT THE BURNS COLLECTION & ARCHIVE\nFrom the birth of photography through the modern age\, with more than one million historic photographs\, The Burns Archive provides photographic evidence of forgotten\, unseen\, and disquieting aspects of history. It was established in 1975 by Stanley B. Burns\, MD\, FACS\, a New York City ophthalmologist and photo-historian. For over forty years\, thousands of publishers\, exhibitors\, authors\, researchers\, artists and filmmakers have utilized this unique source of visual documentation. The Archive is best known for images of the darker side of life – death\, disease\, crime\, racism\, revolution and war – however\, a large part of the collection depicts aspects of social and cultural life. A favorite and compelling category are nineteenth-century Japanese hand-painted photographs. \nDr. Burns and his daughter Elizabeth have co-authored two books on Japanese photographic history\, Setting Sun: Painted Photographs of Meiji Japan (2017) and Geisha: A Photographic History 1872-1912 (2002)\, which explores the life and culture of Geisha during the Meiji Era. They have produced multiple exhibitions of Japanese photography\, including many at the RESOBOX Gallery\, Geisha: The Golden Years 1870-1890 (2002)\, Working Life in Meiji Japan (2013)\, Japan – An Island Nation: 1870-1890 (2014)\, Japanese Ritual Industry: Silk\, Rice & Tea (2015)\, and Worship in Meiji Era Japan (2016). \nAdvance Tickets Only. All Sales Final. No Refunds or Exchanges.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/the-burns-archive-presents-the-art-of-japanese-hand-painted-photography/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171018
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SUMMARY:Vermilion Brilliance and Hidden Eroticism
DESCRIPTION:To create a picture with chalk on a blackboard requires the method of applying just the right amount of pressure and temperature of the fingertips to produce a beautiful gradation. \nThis art form\, which has been said to have originated in Australia\, has many colorful and pop-inspired impressions. In 2017\, Moeco held her first exhibition in Japan titled “Tsuyaga (艶画)” and showcased pieces that no one has seen a chalk artist create before. Tsuyaga (艶画) is a traditional art that focused much on ancient Japanese life and oftentimes sexual desire. For Moeco’s exhibition\, she decided to take the idea of female eroticism from Tsuyaga to create an art of her own. The main works of the theme revolve around women\, beauty\, lust and eroticism and captured the feeling of both exciting and shocking subjects. Even a quick glance at the pieces can pierce through one’s perception and cause a mix of emotions. \nThese pieces of work extract elements of traditional Japan as a homeland (和) and paint it\, both realistically and fantastically\, through an erotically drawn out perspective. \n“Vermilion” or 「朱」 has been a traditional color passed down through the history of Japan. Rather than simply red\, it is the vibrant yet subtle difference of vermilion that is portrayed through Moeco’s works. \nThe vermilion of lipstick\, the vermilion of a kimono\, the vermilion of a goldfish\, the vermilion of a flower. These are the various identities that are brought together in harmony expressed by the artist. The moment vermilion is spread on the lips of a girl\, she becomes a woman. Furthermore\, a vermilion kimono represents the beauty of a woman\, as well as nobility and lust. \nAlthough the pieces seem to be calm and peaceful\, there is a strong passion and tension\, as well as elegance and eroticism that disappears behind each one. That is the myth that is released with each art piece\, a sublime beauty from Moeco’s fingertips. \n 
URL:https://resobox.com/event/vermilion-brilliance-and-hidden-eroticism/
LOCATION:RESOBOX\, 91 E 3rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171010
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SUMMARY:THE FICTIONAL SCENERY
DESCRIPTION:Yoshiaki’s works focus on exploring the narrowing gap and the tension that exists between artificial\, virtual spaces\, such as those found in online video games\, and the physical realm in which we live. He is inspired by landscapes of virtual worlds he has encountered in games. He believes that experiences in virtual spaces surpass the boundary between fantasy and reality in the human mind\, allowing them to feel very real. These experiences resemble the sensation of being immersed in an artist’s world\, unbounded by canvas borders. Yoshiaki’s works show human thoughts that are aggregations of both subconscious and conscious mental processes\, dreams\, and desires that appear in both virtual realms and the physical world.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/yoshiaki-otsuka-exhibition/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170929
DTSTAMP:20260720T230436Z
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SUMMARY:Fujisan: Eternal Symbol of Japan
DESCRIPTION:Nineteenth Century Photographs from The Burns Archive\n\nThe beauty of the solitary\, often snow-capped\, stratovolcano\, known around the world as Mount Fuji\, rising above villages and tree-fringed sea and lakes has long been the object of pilgrimages and inspired artists and poets.\n\n– UNESCO\nRESOBOX gallery is proud to present our sixth annual exhibition of hand-painted nineteenth century Japanese photographs from The Burns Collection & Archive. This year’s theme is the iconic Mt. Fuji. Designated a World Heritage site in 2013\, it is the highest mountain in Japan at 12\,389 ft (3776.24m)\, located on the main island of Honshu. \nThe mountain is venerated in Japan’s earliest recorded literature\, dating from the 8th century and at that time the now dormant volcano was prone to spewing smoke\, making it all the more revered. Shinto temples flank the base of the mountain and it is commonly believed that Fujiyama is the incarnation of the earth spirit itself. \nThe exhibit includes Meiji Era (1868-1912) photographs of landscapes depicting the great mountain from various viewpoints\, as well as staged studio scenes featuring Fujisan as backdrop. A new book\, Setting Sun: Painted Photographs of Meiji Japan\, Selected Photographs from The Burns Archive\, accompanies the exhibit. Mt. Fuji\, with its graceful conical\, form is a sacred and eternal symbol of Japan. \n\nThe Burns Collection & Archive\nFrom the birth of photography through the modern age\, with more than one million historic photographs\, The Burns Archive provides photographic evidence of forgotten\, unseen and disquieting aspects of history. It was established in 1975 by Stanley B. Burns\, MD\, FACS\, a New York City ophthalmologist and photo-historian. For over forty years\, thousands of publishers\, exhibitors\, authors\, researchers\, artists and filmmakers have utilized this unique source of visual documentation. The Archive is best known for images of the darker side of life – death\, disease\, crime\, racism\, revolution and war – however\, a large part of the collection depicts aspects of social and cultural life. A favorite and compelling category are nineteenth-century Japanese hand-painted photographs. \nDr. Burns and his daughter Elizabeth have co-authored two books on Japanese photographic history\, Setting Sun: Painted Photographs of Meiji Japan (2017) and Geisha: A Photographic History 1872-1912 (2002)\, which explores the life and culture of Geisha during the Meiji Era. They have produced multiple exhibitions of Japanese photography\, including many at the RESOBOX Gallery\, Geisha: The Golden Years 1870-1890 (2002)\, Working Life in Meiji Japan (2013)\, Japan – An Island Nation: 1870-1890 (2014)\, Japanese Ritual Industry: Silk\, Rice & Tea (2015)\, and Worship in Meiji Era Japan (2016). \nBurns Archive: http://www.burnsarchive.com/
URL:https://resobox.com/event/fujisan-eternal-symbol-of-japan/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170927
DTSTAMP:20260720T230428Z
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SUMMARY:Manga University of New York (MUNY)
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming Event\n\nTBA – Coming soon!\n\nAbout MUNY\nThe Manga University of New York (MUNY) offers a series of lectures on manga/comics by professionals\, including artists\, scholars\, educators\, publishers\, translators\, critics\, and others who are engaged with manga from multiple perspectives. We hope to deepen the knowledge of the medium\, industry\, education\, and culture surrounding manga in North American or other contexts in dialogue with the invited experts. We welcome everyone to participate and be a part of discussion while enjoying delightful meals and drinks available at RESOBOX! \nThe MUNY has evolved from and works in conjunction with MaRRN (Manga Research and Reading Network). \nSign up for our newsletter here!\n\nPrevious Events\n\nThursday\, May 16\, 2019 – James Welker presenting on “What We Can Learn from the Circulation and Transformation of Boys Love (BL) Media around Asia“\n\n\nCreated by and for adolescent girls and women\, boys love (BL) media\, depicting romantic and sexual relationships between males\, took root in commercial shōjo manga (girls’ comics) magazines in Japan in the early 1970s. BL quickly spread into other commercial and fan-produced media forms\, including dōjinshi (fanzines)\, “light novels\,” anime\, “drama CDs\,” live action films\, collectible figures\, and video games. With an estimated annual domestic market size in the 2010s of around US$190 million\, BL media clearly has a pronounced presence in Japanese popular culture today. By the early 2000s BL media was becoming a global media phenomenon\, encompassing pirated and licensed translations and locally-produced works. \nOwing perhaps to cultural and geographic proximity\, BL media has found a particularly receptive home in many parts of Asia\, where it has often taken on new meanings and had different fan bases and cultural effects from in its country of origin. After briefly reviewing the emergence of BL and its impact in Japan\, in this talk I will analyze the work of over a dozen scholars researching BL media to discuss the varied sociocultural effects of BL media around East\, Southeast\, and South Asia\, which I am currently compiling into a collection provisionally entitled Queer Transfigurations: Boys Love Media in Asia. These effects range from helping female BL fans reconsider their attitudes towards romance\, sex\, and sexuality in India and the Philippines\, to affecting attitudes about and representation of the LGBTQ community\, including same-sex marriage\, in Indonesia\, Taiwan\, and Thailand\, to facilitating new forms of cultural exchange across the region. \n\nSunday\, March 11\, 2018 – Lauren Scanlan and Deron Bennett presenting on Ichi-F by Kazuto Tatsuta (Please RSVP here if you plan on joining us!)\n\nThe March 11\, 2011 tsunami and earthquake upended the Tohoku area of Japan\, causing meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi Power Plant and devastating the surrounding region. Kazuto Tatsuta\, then an aspiring mangaka\, took an interest in the cleanup and restoration efforts\, eventually joining them himself and documenting his experiences in the graphic memoir Ichi-F. What began as a brief “work report” eventually became a vital and rare public record of what is still an extremely secretive cleanup effort. In light of its historic importance and unique storytelling\, Kodansha Comics decided that it was essential that Ichi-F be translated into English – but this is just the beginning of the story. Join Kodansha Comics editor Lauren Scanlan as she discusses the singular challenges involved with bringing Ichi-F to the English-speaking world. \n\n\nFriday\, October 13\, 2017 – Dr. Hiromi Tsuchiya Dollase presenting on “Mother Horror in Japanese Shōjo manga”\n\nSince its emergence in the 1950s\, shōjo manga has functioned as a medium to mirror girl readers’ psyches.  With fantasy as a weapon\, young manga artists have explored new expressions of love\, power and femininity\, while shōjo horror manga have represented the dark regions of young girls’ hidden emotions and subconscious fears.  A frequently occurring motif is that of mothers\, who are often portrayed in metamorphosis\, transforming into grotesque creatures\, animals\, and demons\, threatening their daughters with their abominable presence.   The presentation will discuss how\, through horrifying representations of mothers\, manga artists express girls’ fears toward their mothers as well as the idea of becoming mothers themselves.  Manga works by artists such as Umezu Kazuo\, Yamagishi Ryōko\, and Hagio Moto will be examined.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/muny/
LOCATION:RESOBOX\, 91 E 3rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170924
DTSTAMP:20260720T230421Z
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SUMMARY:SCENES
DESCRIPTION:人には、いつも思い出す風景、思い出す人、思い出すことばがあります。\n 私たちは、どんな場所にあっても、心の中に切り取られたシーンを思い出すことが出来ます。私たちはいつも道の途中にいます。あなたが思い起こすものはなんですか？ \nThere are scenes\, people and words you always remember.\nWherever you are\, you can always remember\n the scenes cut out and kept in your mind.\n At any given time\, you are on the way to your destination. \nWhat are the scenes you always remember?　 \nExhibiting Artists\n\n\n\nIsao Abe\nHarumi Miyawaki\n\n\nTazo Ishida\nShuetsu Mori\n\n\nDoshu Isobe\nHisako Yonezawa\n\n\nKazu Ito\nTaiji Hashimoto\n\n\nHisao Onishi\n Hiroshi Nagoya\n\n\nHiroyuki Onishi\n Shigeo Nakajima\n\n\nMakoto Obinata\n Teiin Shimegi\n\n\nMakiko Kawashima\n Teruko Sano\n\n\nShigeko Hirayama\n Shuji Sakamoto\n\n\nKenji Koguchi\n Masaaki Kondo\n\n\nYoshihiro Tsukamoto
URL:https://resobox.com/event/scenes/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170918
DTSTAMP:20260720T230413Z
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SUMMARY:MIKI HOUSE Sample Sale at RESOBOX East Village
DESCRIPTION:MIKI HOUSE\, one of the most well-known children’s clothing brands in Japan will be holding a special sample sale at RESOBOX East Village. They will be selling their best children’s clothing at bargain prices during their one time event. \nDiscount Market Sale\nUnique baby\, toddler and children’s clothing will be sold at bargain prices at the special sample sale! There will be a 50 – 75% discount on all the original USA suggested retail prices. Shoes and boots for all seasons will also be sold at special prices as well as items and goods that serve as great gifts. \n\nFashionable boots and shoes will be available at a special price\nBaby and toddler clothing for all seasons\nGift-able items\nOther special MIKI HOUSE items with great prices and limited stock!\n\nThings to be Aware of\n\nPlease expect the market to be crowded on the day of our sale.\nTo ensure everyone’s safety\, we may ask customers to wait by the entrance if it becomes too crowded.\nWhen lining up\, we ask customer’s to please be mindful of belongings and refrain from cutting the line.\nGuests are allowed to enter with strollers\, but will be asked to have them kept safely on the side of the venue.\nReturn and exchange of goods after purchase will not be accepted.\nGift wrapping will not be provided.\nWe apologize for any items that are sold out before the end of the sale.\nWe accept cash and all major credit cards (Visa\, MasterCard\, American Express\, Discover).\nWe cannot assume responsibility for any lost personal items\, injury and quarrels within and outside of the venue.\n\nThank you for your understanding and we hope to see you at our special sale! \n 
URL:https://resobox.com/event/miki-house/
LOCATION:RESOBOX\, 91 E 3rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170911
DTSTAMP:20260720T230402Z
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SUMMARY:Calling All Crocheters For Our FOURTH Annual Amigurumi Exhibition This December in NY!
DESCRIPTION:Since our previous three World Amigurumi Exhibition (2014 | 2015 | 2016) have been so successful\, we’re bringing it back and calling all talented crochet artists for our fourth exhibition! \nOur goal is to completely fill our gallery space with at least 3\,000 amigurumi. We want to turn the gallery into an “amigurumi room”\, filled to the brim with cuddly and cute! This is a unique exhibition in that it’s not displaying an individual artist\, but a concept. The concept\, amigurumi\, is a culture that began in Japan\, but is now cherished by crocheters all over the world. We were so inspired by the amount of amigurumi artists out there that we decided to embark on a journey to create an exhibition showcasing the united\, global love of this cute craft! To make this a successful exhibit\, we need amigurumi contributions from crocheters everywhere! \nGo on a video tour of last year’s World Amigurumi Exhibition! \n\n\n\n\nExhibition Theme Description – Daily Life –\nIn the previous years\, we’ve asked artists to create amigurumi that represented their region and amigurumi that were made of unconventional items and we were excited to receive all different kinds of creations. This year\, we’ve decided to take it a step further and ask artists to create anthropomorphic amigurumi that may be used in daily life. \nAmong many characteristics in this unique crochet culture\, amigurumi is one of the more special ones that you can play around with. Although they are generally known to be cute dolls or stuffed animals that are often used for display or given to children\, there are rare moments when we sometimes see amigurumi that can actually be used in our daily lives. For this year’s exhibition\, we would like to take a close look at this characteristic and explore the further possibilities of amigurumi such as how it is incorporated in our life. There are many dolls in the world that resemble us as human beings and stuffed animals that become our good friends\, but amigurumi could play a variety of roles for us while keeping their doll-like shapes (face\, body\, arms\, and legs). \nIn Japan\, these kinds of functional craft art are used in daily life at home and are sometimes called “Okan Art.” Okan is a way of saying “Mother” in friendly sense\, particularly stressing on the idea of a mother’s maternity period as well as a respect to her as a mother. It doesn’t necessarily require an actual mother creating the art\, but it represents a type of craft makes us feel “at home” and as an item to take with you as a part of daily life. By exploring this point of view\, the objects surrounding us all have potential to be transformed into amigurumi and can be both good friends and useful instruments in wider occasions. \nTo apply for the exhibition\, we would like each participating artist to submit an idea of what kind of animal/human-shaped amigurumi product they can create to be used in daily life. \nMuch like last year’s exhibition\, at least one piece should match our theme: a crocheted amigurumi product that can be used in every day life. Such creations can be amigurumi bags\, tape measures\, tissue box covers\, wall mount clocks\, wallets\, scissors\, book covers\, pencil cases and holders\, smartphone covers\, mirror cases\, water bottle holders\, coasters\, hair ties\, etc. We ask artists to be as creative as they want and think of interesting ways their amigurumi creations can be incorporated in their daily lives! \nAny other pieces submitted to the exhibition can be “free styled\,” so artists have the option of sending us any kind of piece they want to show off in New York. \nTheme Examples\nThese amigurumi were designed and crocheted to be useful in every day life. Take these as pieces of inspiration for your own works! \nWorks by Lemo from Japan\n\nWorks by Lumièna from Japan\n\nBasic Exhibit Information\n\nDuration: December 11\, 2017 to March 31\, 2018\nLocation: RESOBOX\, 41-26 27th St\, Long Island City\, NY 11101 | www.resobox.com\nIt would be great if you could come to NY during the exhibition\, but you don’t have to. Our staff will take care of your amigurumi (sales\, display\, shipping\, etc.)\nArtists must submit a minimum of 10 amigurumi pieces.\nAll pieces from the various contributing amigurumi artists will be for sale during the exhibition term.\nArtist retains ownership of all work consigned to or represented by RESOBOX Gallery.\nEach work should have a small loop (fishing line\, thread\, yarn\, etc. is fine) and tag. The tag must include the following: a) artist/brand name; b) baby safe or not baby safe; c) Country (country flag image or country name) d) price; e) item number (RESOBOX will send this number in mid-October)\, and; f) any other information you want to include.\n\n**NOTE: Each artist who is participating MUST submit at least one amigurumi piece that is part of the exhibit theme. So\, if you send us 50 pieces\, at least 1 out of those 50 pieces must be a themed piece and the rest of them can be free-style – whatever you want to exhibit. \nThe artist must include a small loop and a tag on each piece.\nInterested artists must fill out the following form by October 10th: \nApplications are closed!\nWe will screen each artist and their theme through this form. Within one week after submission\, we will get back to you if we will accept your submission. Do not submit the form more than once. We cannot reply to all emails\, so if you don’t get our email within a week\, please assume that we will not accept your amigurumi.  \nShipping Your Amigurumi To Us\nPlease send up to 100 amigurumi pieces eligible for sale to: \nRESOBOX Gallery\n41-26 27th Street\nLong Island City\, New York\, USA 11101 \nPlease note:\n\nThe artist is responsible for the transport of amigurumi pieces to and from the gallery\, including any costs related thereto.\nEach artist can send up to 100 amigurumi pieces. All pieces must be for sale.\nAll amigurumi must arrive by November 30th at RESOBOX Gallery. If your amigurumi does not arrive by November 30th\, we can not guarantee it will be on display for the exhibit’s opening party (December 10th).\nThe artist should certify each piece as being “baby-safe” or “not baby-safe”. A piece is “baby-safe” if: a) the eyes are safety eyes or embroidered; b) the little appendages can’t be pulled off and swallowed\, and; c) the stuffing can’t be pulled out\nThe artist should certify either that the pieces are his/her original pattern\, or that the person who created the pattern has given them the right to sell that particular design (please check the original creator’s website).\n\nFees and Commission\n\n\n\nRetail sales prices: The prices for each piece will be established by the artist. If we feel a price is unreasonable\, we will contact you to negotiate. If you do not hear from us\, please assume your prices are okay.\nCommission when sale occurs: Commission varies depending on the number of pieces.\n\n\n\n10-20 pieces: 35% commission to the gallery (65% to the artist)\n21-50: 25% commission to the gallery (75% to the artist)\n51-75: 15% commission to the gallery (85% to the artist)\n76-100: 10% commission to the gallery (90% to the artist) \n\nPayment will be sent within 10 days after the end of the exhibition unless there is a special request by an artist.\nThe gallery is responsible for all marketing fees of the exhibit such as postcards/flyers\, drinks for the opening reception\, event webpage\, promotion to media/press\, etc\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nPlease thoroughly read this section before emailing us with your questions.\n– Are you going to publish an article about this exhibition anywhere?\nYes. We will create an English press release and deliver to as many media outlets as we can all over the world. Unfortunately\, we can’t have all images of all artists’ works included in the press release\, but will list all participating artists’ names and web pages on our website. \nAdditionally\, if this exhibit is featured in blogs\, magazines\, newspapers\, etc. we will post links to these articles on the exhibit page\, our Facebook page\, and on our Twitter account. The past two years\, we were featured in publications such as: \n\nThe Lion Brand Yarn Blog\nHappily Hooked Magazine (Issue 11)\nSimply Crochet Magazine (Issue 27)\nAbout Travel\nInside Crochet Magazine\nPetits Pixels Blog\n\n** We may ask each artist for some media contacts in your local area. \n– What type of amigurumi are you looking for?\nPlease see the description of this year’s theme at the top of this page. Each artist must submit at least one amigurumi item that can be used in daily life.\n \n**We WILL NOT accept any amigurumi based on licensed characters. If your pieces are based on licensed characters\, we will not display it during the exhibit and we will send them back to you immediately. \n– I didn’t create the patterns for my pieces. Is that okay?\nPlease check the original creator’s website. Normally\, there are some comments explaining if you can sell the pieces based on their patterns. We will only accept works that are originals or have permission from the original creator. Please note again that amigurumi based on licensed characters WILL NOT be accepted and will be sent back to you. \n– If my amigurumi arrive at RESOBOX after the November 30th deadline because of a post delay\, is that okay?\nIf your pieces arrive after November 30th for any reason\, we cannot guarantee they will be on display for the opening party (December 10th). In order to ensure that your amigurumi arrives on time\, please ship your package(s) in a timely manner. \n– Commission\nThe commission that the gallery takes varies depending on the number of pieces to be exhibited.\n10-20 pieces: 35% commission to the gallery (65% to the artist)\n21-50: 25% commission to the gallery (75% to the artist)\n51-75: 15% commission to the gallery (85% to the artist)\n76-100: 10% commission to the gallery (90% to the artist) \n– May I send all the things for gift-wrapping the amigurumi (paper bag\, ribbons\, etc…)?\nPlease do not send anything for gift-wrapping the amigurumi. We cannot accept custom gift-wrapping from each participant. Thank you for your understanding. \n– Can I include my own tag?\nWe require that all artists attach a tag to their pieces. Feel free to use your regular tags. This tag can be a piece of paper\, your business card\, etc. However\, all tags must include the following information: \n\nArtist/brand name\nCountry (country flag image or country name)\nBaby safe or not baby safe\nItem number (RESOBOX will send you this number in mid-October.)\nPrice\nAny other information you want to include (website URL\, Facebook page\, etc.)\n\n– Who will bear the shipping and return shipping costs if my items aren’t sold?\nArtists are responsible for all shipping costs (to and from New York). Unsold pieces will be returned to you\, or with your permission\, donated to local kids’ organizations. The gallery will not buy your pieces. We will first calculate the cost of the shipping of your unsold pieces and the profit that you make during the exhibition. And then\, if there is a surplus on your side\, we will send the unsold pieces as well as the profit that you make to your account through PayPal or bank wire. If not\, once we confirm the payment received from you\, we will send unsold pieces back to you. You need to pay to us the cost of shipping from NY to your place. Once we confirm the payment received to our account from you\, we will ship your unsold items back to you. \n– May I send the same character with a different color scheme? Do the pieces submitted all have to be different\, or can they be duplicates of the same piece?\nDuplicates are okay whether they are the exact same or different colors/styles. \n– Is it possible to send business cards to go with the amigurumi to gain exposure?\nIf you would like to send business cards\, please attach them to your amigurumi. See the tag instructions above. \n– How will you establish the retail prices?\nEach artist will decide the price for each of their pieces. After we receive your price list and amigurumi contributions\, we will contact you if we believe a price is inappropriate. (If you don’t hear from us\, please assume that your prices are okay.) \n– Will there be any kind of opening reception?\nYes. We will have an opening party (December 10th\, 2017). If you can make it to New York\, please join us! \n– Do you need a detailed list of all of the amigurumis I’m sending? And if so\, what information should be on this list?\nYes\, once you are accepted to the exhibition\, we will ask each artist to send a detailed list of amigurumi by the mid of November. Please send the following information by email. The list does not need to be included in the package: \n\n\n\nName of each piece with a photo of each (or at least a description of what the piece looks like)\nPrice for each\nBaby safe or not\nAny other things that the gallery should know\n\n\n\n– Do you take full responsibility for the amigurumi stock during the exhibition?\nWe cannot provide artists with compensation for lost/stolen items. However\, reasonable efforts will be made to protect consigned artwork from accidental damage\, breakage or lost items but insurance liability for accidental damage or breakage is not provided by the gallery.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/amigurumi-artists-17/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170901
DTSTAMP:20260720T230355Z
CREATED:20170831T165845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230355Z
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SUMMARY:Sake Meets Cheese
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever tried sake and cheese together? It sounds weird\, but they actually go well together\, just like wine and cheese! \nSake is one of the ideal drinks that go well with many kinds of dishes because it contains the umami\, such as amino acids. The most appealing thing about pairing sake with various foods is that the flavor of the sake changes depending on the dish you’re eating. Even while consuming the same sake\, the flavor shows a totally different character when you eat different types of cheese. We would love for you to join us and try all the sake and cheese pairings. Everyone has a different sense of taste so each pairing may vary depending on the person. \nImage provided by Murray’s Cheese.\nWe hope to have the New York community to become more open to and familiar with sake. The goal of our event is for guests to discover their favorite sake and cheese pairing and share them with others! In addition\, we want to prove that sake can go well with cheese and other American dishes\, since cheese is an important part of Western cuisine. We hope you’ll be able to enjoy sake in your own way! \nRei Watanabe\, a top sake distributor\, will invite you to explore sake by holding a small lecture on the topic. He will introduce the different kinds of sake\, how they were made and give the tips of how to enjoy sake. Chiara D’Amore-Klaiman and Alexa Wilkinson from Murray’s Cheese will also be present to introduce their most popular cheese. \nGuests will have the opportunity to try 6 kinds sake in mini glasses paired with 5 kinds of cheese. They will have the option of an additional sake order ($3 for a mini glass of sake). \nAbout the Sake\n\n\n\nAsahi Shuzo \nDassai 50 Junmai Daiginjo [Kosher] \nA refreshing\, engaging\, round flavor are what make the full-bodied Dassai 50 such a popular\, well-known\, and delicious sake to experts and consumers in Japan and overseas. Excellent with food or alone. \n\n\n\n\nTaruhei Shuzo \nSumiyoshi Tokubetsu Junmai Goku Karakuchi \nA rich and extra dry muroka (not active carbon filtered) Sake with a light yellow color and a bold taste. Known as the “Sake of Sake” because of the strong charactaristic flavor and popular among Gourmets. \n\n\n\n\n\nShata Shuzo \nTengumai Yamahai Junmai  \nThe seemingly effortless harmony so characteristic of Yamahai sake is ever present in Tengumai’s masterful brew. Gorgeous pale straw pour\, with a funky mushroom nose to match the acidic\, dry and earthy first impression. While savoring the buttery mouthfeel\, one may even notice hints of walnut bread and honeyed mead\, so keep your eyes peeled. When chilled\, the more floral notes come into play. An absolute pleasure to drink at any and all temperatures. \nLos Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition 2013 – Yamahai & Kimoto Class – Best in Class\,   International Wine Competition 2011 – Junmai Sake Category – 1st Place Trophy \n\n\n\n\n\n Miyake Honten \nSenpuku Shinriki Muroka Genshu \nShinriki (Divine Power RIce) is made sake production methods from the early 1900’s. Shinriki 85 is produced via the kimoto method and is neither charcoal filtered or water-blended. It has a bountiful aromatic fragrance and flavor profile due to the smaller circumference of the brewing rice. \n\n\n\n\n\n Miwa Shuzo \nShirakawago Sasanigori Junmai Ginjo \nShirakawago is superb unfiltered sake made from Hidahomare rice. Blended with Moromi (sake-mash)\, its mellow flavor and wealthy aroma is best enjoyed chilled or on the rocks. Awarded Silver in the Wine and Spirits Wholesaler’s of America 68th Annual Convention & Exposition Wine Tasting Competition. \n\n\n\n\n\n Kikuchi Shuzo \nMiracle Sake Junmai Ginjo \nBrewed using 100% Asahi rice co-developed by Kikuchi Shuzo pursuant to the pesticide/fertilizer-free Kimura Natural Cultivation Method under supervision by Akinori Kimura of “Miracle Apple” fame. Miracle sake has been certified by the Okayama Prefecture Kimura Natural Cultivation Method Authority Executive Committee. Bright\, Fruit-Forward\, Balanced\, Refreshing. \n\n \n\n\n\nAbout the Cheese\nAll cheeses that will be served will be provided by Murray’s Cheese\, a cheese company based in NYC. Please click the links below to find more information on them! \n \n\nPawlet American Cheese Society Winner in 2015\nSt. Stephen\nBrebirousse\nPOINT REYES BAY BLUE\nLA PARDINA PATACABRA®
URL:https://resobox.com/event/sake-meets-cheese/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170811
DTSTAMP:20260720T230347Z
CREATED:20170810T193615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230347Z
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SUMMARY:KIZOMÉ DIGITAL 3D SHIBORI By KIICHI MATSUOKA (KYOTO SHIBORI BIKYO) Solo Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Based in Kyoto’s Nakagyo-ku\, Kyoto Shibori Bikyo Co.\, Ltd. is a company dealing in the production of Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori products and the production and sale of Kyoto kimono products. Currently in the third generation of business\, Kiichi Matsuoka\, who is a traditional craftsman certified in the dyeing process of Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori and is known by his pseudonym\, “KIZOMÉ\,” takes the lead in introducing new tie-dyeing techniques to make traditional tie-dye-based silk products and in passionately making uniquely Japanese products. Under the traditional craftsmanship of Kiichi Matsuoka\, many of the products are produced by hand\, incorporating the new dyeing techniques and proudly labeled “Japanese-made.” \nWhat is Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori?\nKanoko-Shibori is a traditional Japanese tie-dyeing technique and the name\, “Kanoko” comes from the fact that the pattern created through So-Shibori (tie-dyeing large pieces of fabric) looks like the dotted pattern on a young deer’s back. In particular\, when the Kanoko-Shibori technique is applied to silk fabric produced in Kyoto\, it is referred to as “Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori\,” which was officially designated by the Japanese government as a traditional craft in 1976. In the Kyoto tie-dying tradition\, expert artisans are assigned to each stage of the production process and play their roles. Each product therefore embodies the work done by the hands of many individuals\, and the quality of each artisan’s work contributes to the overall outcome. Subtle bleeding of dye and improvised artisan handiwork lend themselves to unique products\, not a single one of which is identical with another. \n \nHow is Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori Made?\nAfter creating a design on the fabric\, the cloth is pinched and tied together with a thread. This piece is called the “enclosure.” When dyeing\, the “enclosure” must remain un-dyed and a pure white color so that the pattern can clearly show. \nThere are many different techniques of Kanoko-Shibori\, but they have since decreased as craftsman no longer pass them down. Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori is not a specific technique\, rather it is a generic term for the dyeing templates manufactured in Kyoto. The technique of placing the template between folded cloth is also treated as a type of design. It involves sandwiching the template between fabric and boards and dyeing them without staining outside of the design. This plating method technique is very difficult and involves much trial and error. Depending on the type of cloth and how it is pinched and strung together\, there are around 50 types of variations in the plating method. \nKimono Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori have over 50 processes from design to completion. Only highly-trained and specialized craftsman can be involved in working the processes as skill effects the outcome of each work. Even slight and subtle color bleeding cannot be undone\, which makes Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori especially difficult to achieve. \nKyo-Kanoko-Shibori as a Traditional Craft\nIn order to promote crafts manufactured using traditional techniques\, the Minister of Economy\, Trade and Industry of Japan began recognizing certain crafts to be included. These traditional craftwork are defined by law and are mainly used in daily life. They must be manufactured using traditional materials by using traditional techniques in a certain area and at a certain scale. Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori was deemed a traditional craft of Japan in 1976. \nWhat is KIZOMÉ Digital 3D Shibori?\nKIZOMÉ Digital 3D Shibori is a new style of Shibori (Japanese tie-dye) produced with cutting-edge technology. Ita Shibori\, one of the traditional Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori styles\, is created using a mold produced by the 3D software design and a 3D printer. \nThe extremely delicate and complex molds resulting from the advanced 3D technologies achieve the special effect and gentle texture on the new Kyo-Kanoko Shibori. \nKyoto Shibori Bikyo (by Kiichi Matsuoka) succeeded to produce the Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori with the Digital 3D Shibori as a first in its field.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/kizome/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170807
DTSTAMP:20260720T230340Z
CREATED:20170806T124039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230340Z
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SUMMARY:Discover The Joy of Sake in NYC
DESCRIPTION:Sake and Food\, Paired Just For You\nEveryone knows of the delicious flavor that Japanese sake brings. However\, have you actually tried good sake?  \nDiscover the joy of sake at our newest exhibition! We will serve 10 kinds of sake\, each of which come with their own characteristics and flavors that will bring you an amazing experience. In addition\, you will find the great sake map of NYC\, which shows where you can purchase or enjoy any type of sake in New York. \nOne interesting and unique trait of sake is enhancing the taste of food. Sake tastes differently depending on the food you are eating\, as well as the temperature of the sake. Therefore\, to discover the true flavor of sake\, one must try pairing it with different food at varying temperatures. You will be surprised at the ever-changing flavor of the sake once paired with a different dish. To enable you to discover your own favorite pairing. We will provide you with the pairing suggestions. \nWe’ll be serving sake in mini glasses for only $3 so guests can taste and compare! Regular glasses will be priced $11~16. We will be providing our RESOBOX menu with a list of suggestions that go well with your sake of choice! Once you have found a great pairing\, please share it with us!\n \nThis exhibition will last three weeks\, giving all guests enough time to visit and try all the combinations to discover their favorite! \nThe Goal of this Exhibition\nThe aim of our sake exhibition is to encourage and help guests become familiar and comfortable with sake so that they can have it with their meals and outside of the exhibition. \nIn addition\, our exhibition differs particularly from sake tastings. There is a gap at normal tasting events that creates only a short-lived impression on attendees. The guest cannot tell the difference between many kinds of sake and it is easy to forget about sake brands and even their names as well. As a solution\, we decided to hold a long term exhibition to entice a longer lasting relationship between guests and our sake as well has display the great Sake Map in NYC so that they know all about where to shop for their new discovered sake! \nWe hope that you will discover your favorite sake and food pairing at the exhibition and also enjoy your everyday meals with sake! \nAbout the Exhibited Sake\n\n\n\nTaruhei Shuzo \nSumiyoshi Tokubetsu Junmai Goku Karakuchi \nA rich and extra dry muroka (not active carbon filtered) Sake with a light yellow color and a bold taste. Known as the “Sake of Sake” because of the strong charactaristic flavor and populer among Gourmets.\n\n\n\nMiyao Shuzo \nShimeharitsuru Jun Junmai Ginjo \nGohyakumangoku rice is polished down to 50%\, and fermented very slowly at low temperatures\, which enhances the natural umami of the rice\, and produces a subtle aroma\, and a round clean flavor. The most popular Junmai Ginjo sake amongst professionals in Japan for the past 2 decades. \nAwards: National Sake Appraisal 2005 Gold\,  2006 Gold\,  2007 Gold\,  2009 Silver \, 2012 Silver\,  2014 Gold\n\n\n\nAsahi Shuzo \nDassai 50 Junmai Daiginjo [Kosher] \nA refreshing\, engaging\, round flavor are what make the full-bodied Dassai 50 such a popular\, well-known\, and delicious sake to experts and consumers in Japan and overseas. Excellent with food or alone.\n\n\n\nNanbu Bijin \nNanbu Bijin Tokubetsu Junmai [Kosher] \nNanbu Bijin’s Signature Brand\, which uses locally grown Ginotome rice. Highly aromatic\, with fruit and grain notes. Neat\, clean\, and crafted to pair with a wide range of food\, excellent at any temperature.\n\n\n\nShata Shuzo \nTengumai Yamahai Junmai \nThe seemingly effortless harmony so characteristic of Yamahai sake is ever present in Tengumai’s masterful brew. Gorgeous pale straw pour\, with a funky mushroom nose to match the acidic\, dry and earthy first impression. While savoring the buttery mouthfeel\, one may even notice hints of walnut bread and honeyed mead\, so keep your eyes peeled. When chilled\, the more floral notes come into play. An absolute pleasure to drink at any and all temperatures. \n  \nLos Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition 2013 – Yamahai & Kimoto Class – Best in Class\,   International Wine Competition 2011 – Junmai Sake Category – 1st Place Trophy\n\n\n\nHayashi Honten \n110 Purple Yamahai Junmai Ginjo \nNamed after famed kabuki actor Hyakujyuro\, who once donate 1200 cherry blossom trees to Kakamigahara City\, this yamahai junmai ginjyo vibrant and ricey with a moderate body that slightly lingers.\n\n\n\nOzawa Shuzo \nSawanoi Daikarakuchi \nSawanoi is true dry sake (+11 dryness) that is made using carefully selected rice nurtured amidst the natural beauty of the Okutama area.\n\n\n\nMiyake Honten \nSenpuku Shinriki Muroka Genshu \nShinriki (Divine Power RIce) is made sake production methods from the early 1900’s. Shinriki 85 is produced via the kimoto method and is neither charcoal filtered or water-blended. It has a bountiful aromatic fragrance and flavor profile due to the smaller circumference of the brewing rice.\n\n\n\nMiwa Shuzo \nShirakawago Sasanigori Junmai Ginjo \nShirakawago is superb unfiltered sake made from Hidahomare rice. Blended with Moromi (sake-mash)\, its mellow flavor and wealthy aroma is best enjoyed chilled or on the rocks. Awarded Silver in the Wine and Spirits Wholesaler’s of America 68th Annual Convention & Exposition Wine Tasting Competition.\n\n\n\nKikuchi Shuzo \nMiracle Sake Junmai Ginjo \nBrewed using 100% Asahi rice co-developed by Kikuchi Shuzo pursuant to the pesticide/fertilizer-free Kimura Natural Cultivation Method under supervision by Akinori Kimura of “Miracle Apple” fame. Miracle sake has been certified by the Okayama Prefecture Kimura Natural Cultivation Method Authority Executive Committee. Bright\, Fruit-Forward\, Balanced\, Refreshing. \n \n\n\n\n\nAbout The Sake Map of NYC\nA map of where you can purchase or enjoy the sake you find in the exhibition will be displayed. \nAbout Our Sake Providers \nWine of Japan  \nhttp://www.wineofjapan.com/ \nNYC Mutual Trading Co. \nhttp://www.nymtc.com/
URL:https://resobox.com/event/discover-the-joy-of-sake-in-nyc/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170728
DTSTAMP:20260720T230333Z
CREATED:20170727T155835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230333Z
UID:30332-1501113600-1501199999@resobox.com
SUMMARY:Avocado in Japanese Cuisine
DESCRIPTION:Everyone knows of the unique avocado fruit and its great health benefits. High in proteins\, vitamins and healthy fats\, avocados are the magic fruit that are good for the body and also taste delicious! We’ve decided to incorporate the amazing fruit in a few unique and tasty Japanese dishes such as tuna and avocado in miso dressing\, california roll tempura\, and avocado tofu cheesecake. Learn how to prepare avocado with a Japanese kick at our newest Japanese cooking class! \nIngredients\nTuna and Avocado in Miso Dressing \n\nAvocado\nTuna\nGreen Onion\nWhite Miso\nVinegar\nJapanese Mustard\nLight Soy Sauce\n\nCalifornia Roll Tempura \n\nCalifornia Roll (Avocado/Imitation Crab)\nFlour\nEgg\nWater\n\nAvocado Tofu Cheesecake \n\nAvocado\nTofu\nHoney\nGraham Cracker\nButter\nYuzu Juice\nMilk\n\nFor more workshops in this series\, visit our Japanese Cooking Workshop page.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/avocado-in-japanese-cuisine/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170708
DTSTAMP:20260720T230323Z
CREATED:20170707T161834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230323Z
UID:30331-1499385600-1499471999@resobox.com
SUMMARY:The Bonsai art of Bonsai NYC
DESCRIPTION:From the Artist\nPeople often ask me\, “What is bonsai”?  One could answer what is bonsai with a haiku by Yosa Buson (1716–83). “Camellia flower\, falling\, lets drop the rain of yesterday.” \nPonder this wonderful haiku by one of Japan’s great poets\, and it may shed some light on the nature of bonsai. \nBuson’s image of a camellia flower spilling rain as it falls from its stem puts into words what bonsai expresses without words: beautiful moments in time in the natural world.  Bonsai can help us imagine the smell of wildflowers\, the sounds of churning water in a river\, and the feel of pine needles beneath our feet. \nTo me bonsai is a lifestyle of connecting ones heart to the core of nature. \nBonsai\, although small in size\, has the ability to show the perceptive viewer vast expanses of landscape and limitless moments in time past\, present\, and future. \nWhen I am styling and developing a bonsai\, I always embrace the idea of not controlling the tree.  To design bonsai well\, one must let go of the desire of control in order to better see the soul of a tree and let it be your guide.  Then what is planted in a vessel is not the bonsai alone\, it is essence\, mood\, and atmosphere.  Bonsai is planting all of nature in a tray.  I not only want to capture what we can see with our own eyes but what we feel when we are absorbing the spirit\, and vast subtle nuances of nature.  If one connects to bonsai through the heart\, one can experience the essence of the natural world in a pot. \nBonsai allows us to be present in nature even in the middle of a bustling city.  They can magnify nature’s spirit by helping the soul interpret and experience the mood of the landscape. \nThis bonsai exhibition is my journey of exploration and freedom using simple trees trying to maximize and pull out the spirit of each piece in a quiet language of imagery and emotion which is the mirror upon which the bonsai reflects nature\, both seen and unseen. \nTo enhance the experience once again I have reached out to Brooklyn Root Design for design whimsy bringing the contemplative enchanting nature of bonsai and the reflective style of contemporary design together. \nBrooklyn Root Design provides a multifunctional and divers combination of architecture\, interior design\, garden design\, plant and garden maintenance and Bonsai services through Bonsai NYC for public\, privet and commercial spaces.  This approach is realized through collaborations with a broad group of forward thinking clients\, consultants and artisans. \nWe seek to make cultural\, physical and natural connections in our work. \nCome join these little giants at ResoBox and let the bonsai be your guide.  There is no limit to the depths of understanding one can achieve.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/the-bonsai-art-of-bonsai-nyc/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170618
DTSTAMP:20260720T230311Z
CREATED:20170617T183155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230311Z
UID:30329-1497657600-1497743999@resobox.com
SUMMARY:Kazari Maki-Zushi Vol. 8 Totoro & Penguin Sushi
DESCRIPTION:Love Sushi? Love cute cartoons and animals? Join us for our eighth Kazari Maki-Zushi class (Totoro and Penguin sushi!) As you may know\, Totoro is a famous and adorable mystical character from the popular Ghibli film\, My Neighbor Totoro. Learn how to craft his cute round body along with matching penguin sushi at our newest class. Kazari Maki-Zushi (sushi with special designs and decorations) are not only delicious to eat\, but also cute and fun to make! These two kinds of animal and character sushi for this class are made with natural ingredients (as listed below) that taste great\, just like regular sushi! By manipulating the natural colors of each ingredient\, you can design an interesting and delicious sushi piece. The cute designs on these sushi can be made easily\, so no sushi-making experience is required and it’s a good way to impress your friends at upcoming parties. \nIngredients\nTotoro \n\nSushi rice (rice vinegar\, sugar\, salt)\nSeaweed\nBeets\nSeafood cheese stick\nBlack sesame seeds\n\nPenguin \n\nSushi rice\nSeaweed\nEggs\nBlack sesame seeds\nSpinach\n\nWhat is Kazari Maki-Zushi?\nKazari Maki-Zushi is a patterned or decorative sushi that is derived from the several sushi techniques such as Saiku sushi and Futomaki sushi. It is undoubtedly sushi\, but the appearance and design of each roll are filled with endless possibilities! A Kazari Maki-Zushi’s design can be anything – flowers\, fruit\, animals\, words and even logos! Whatever your creativeness allows\, Kazari Maki-Zushi can be almost anything. Using various natural colors of ingredients you see every day\, Kazari Maki-Zushi is a fun way to play around with sushi designs. This food/art form has been developed for over 150 years\, and still\, new ideas are created everyday in Japan. And it’s even a great way to show off your artistic skills at parties or potlucks! \nAlthough it looks difficult\, this decorative sushi is very simple and easy to make! No prior experience is necessary as it involves a different process than creating regular sushi. Making Kazari Maki-Zushi is much like building with Legos\, where each piece is stacked to make a picture!  \nKazari Maki-Sushi represents an important unique aspect in Japanese food –  not only in taste\, but also in the beautiful visual appearance that serves to please those who enjoy it. Making Kazari Maki-Zushi is also a great way to enjoy company\, whether it be friends or family and is especially popular with kids! Even if your homemade Kazari Maki-Zushi isn’t well-prepared\, the process of making and seeing your finished pieces on the dining table creates joy for all who see (and eat!) it. \nFor more workshops in this series\, visit our Japanese Cooking Workshop page. \n 
URL:https://resobox.com/event/kazari-maki-zushi-vol-8-totoro-penguin-sushi/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170530
DTSTAMP:20260720T230304Z
CREATED:20170529T213818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230304Z
UID:30327-1496016000-1496102399@resobox.com
SUMMARY:Waterfronts
DESCRIPTION:Yuki Ideguchi’s subjects are primarily nature. Japan is blessed with a distinct four seasons\, and each season has its own natural beauty. Themes from Chinese and Japanese mythologies and folklore are also included\, as well as cultural connections with other countries. \nOne of the most important themes of his work is “Life and Death”. \nIn Buddhist teaching\, all things are impermanent. Ideguchi aims to depict these ideas in his paintings. For example\, the painting of the skull represents death\, while the waves represent constant change and impermanence. Even animals and plants are interconnected with them in the recycle of life. In other words\, they are all parts of nature. \nThe concept of “Life and Death” exists in different cultures. But\, in Japanese buddhist philosophy\, one death means the beginning of new life\, which signifies reincarnation. It also means the ebbing and waning of tide\, and waxing the moon are all parts of nature. \nIdeguchi’s paintings are often mural-sized\, reflecting the classical Japanese wall painting and graffiti art simultaneously. His techniques are a blend of Nihonga\, which means “Japanese-style painting” and graffiti art. \nNihonga painting was developed during the 19th century\, when the influence of Western art was overwhelming\, in order to create a uniquely Japanese style instead of just copying western art. \nIn Ideguchi’s own distinctive practice\, mineral pigments\, silver and gold leaf\, animal glue\, acrylic\, and spray paints are used to cover the canvas. Japanese paper also known as “Washi\,” a particular type of paper made of a Japanese plant similar to reed is also used\, which enables the artist to create a distinctively Japanese-styled painting . \nBy combining the Nihonga —itself a mixture of Western and Eastern styles— with Japanese folk art\, religious art\, pop culture\, manga\, as well as various international art forms and techniques\, Ideguchi has created his own distinctive style. \nHis works move freely\, expanding aesthetic topics and cultural artifacts. Styles and motifs differ too. \n\nOpening Night Music Performance\nDate: Friday\, July 7\, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm \nHonoring the theme of the solo exhibition “Waterfronts\,” flute & guitar duo Anne Dearth and Kenji Haba will play the pieces inspired by water and sea\, written by Masatora Goya\, Osvald Golijov\, and Toru Takemitsu.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/waterfronts/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170509
DTSTAMP:20260720T230257Z
CREATED:20170508T213535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230257Z
UID:30326-1494201600-1494287999@resobox.com
SUMMARY:Innovative Concepts to Origami
DESCRIPTION:From the Artist\nFor this exhibition\, I made pieces on the theme: “relations between the canvas’s front and back sides”. \nI painted the front of the canvas thick with a molding paste\, and on the backside of the canvas\, I thinly painted with a bright color so that I could make a difference in expression. I tried to make my works simple and clear by folding the canvas using these two elements. There will be many big art pieces in this show\, so I want visitors to feel the powerful and dynamism from these large forms. \nFor people who are uninterested in fine arts\, abstract expression can be difficult and incomprehensible. However\, it’s from ordinary things that these ideas are born. I would be pleased if visitors could see how I reached the conception though origami.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/innovative-concepts-to-origami/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170323
DTSTAMP:20260720T230250Z
CREATED:20170322T192303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230250Z
UID:30322-1490140800-1490227199@resobox.com
SUMMARY:Kazari Maki-Zushi Vol. 7 Easter Sushi
DESCRIPTION:Easter Sunday is approaching! Why not surprise your family and friends with cute and innovative Easter sushi creations? Kazari Maki-Zushi (sushi with special designs and decorations) are not only delicious to eat\, but also cute and fun to make! For this Kazari Maki-Zushi class\, you’ll be making cute chick and rabbit sushi pieces to celebrate the Easter holiday! These two kinds of Easter sushi for this class are made with natural ingredients (as listed below) that taste great\, just like regular sushi! By manipulating the natural colors of each ingredient\, you can design an interesting and delicious sushi piece. The cute designs on these Easter sushi can be made easily\, so no sushi-making experience is required and it’s a good way to impress your friends at upcoming holiday parties. \nIngredients\nChick \n\nSushi rice (rice vinegar\, sugar\, salt)\nEggs\nSeaweed\nMountain gobo\nInari age (fried bean curd/tofu pouch)\n\nRabbit \n\nSushi rice (rice vinegar\, sugar\, salt)\nSeaweed\nSeafood cheese stick\nSeafood sausage\nCrab flavored fish cake\nBeets\n\nWhat is Kazari Maki-Zushi?\nKazari Maki-Zushi is a patterned or decorative sushi that is derived from the several sushi techniques such as Saiku sushi and Futomaki sushi. It is undoubtedly sushi\, but the appearance and design of each roll are filled with endless possibilities! A Kazari Maki-Zushi’s design can be anything – flowers\, fruit\, animals\, words and even logos! Whatever your creativeness allows\, Kazari Maki-Zushi can be almost anything. Using various natural colors of ingredients you see every day\, Kazari Maki-Zushi is a fun way to play around with sushi designs. This food/art form has been developed for over 150 years\, and still\, new ideas are created everyday in Japan. And it’s even a great way to show off your artistic skills at parties or potlucks! \nAlthough it looks difficult\, this decorative sushi is very simple and easy to make! No prior experience is necessary as it involves a different process than creating regular sushi. Making Kazari Maki-Zushi is much like building with Legos\, where each piece is stacked to make a picture!  \nKazari Maki-Sushi represents an important unique aspect in Japanese food –  not only in taste\, but also in the beautiful visual appearance that serves to please those who enjoy it. Making Kazari Maki-Zushi is also a great way to enjoy company\, whether it be friends or family and is especially popular with kids! Even if your homemade Kazari Maki-Zushi isn’t well-prepared\, the process of making and seeing your finished pieces on the dining table creates joy for all who see (and eat!) it. \nFor more workshops in this series\, visit our Japanese Cooking Workshop page.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/kazari-maki-zushi-vol-7-easter-sushi/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170322
DTSTAMP:20260720T230243Z
CREATED:20170321T052854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230243Z
UID:30321-1490054400-1490140799@resobox.com
SUMMARY:Made in Queens @ RESOBOX
DESCRIPTION:RESOBOX will be holding a joint installation with pop-up store\, Made in Queens (MiQ) this April 2017! With a collection of local artists\, MiQ and RESOBOX plan to create an innovative space to embrace the Queens art community. \nThe Made in Queens Project aka MiQ\, is a project of the Queens Economic Development Corporation that began in 2016. MiQ‘s mission is to shine a spotlight on local makers and sell small batch\, originally manufactured local products. The goal is to promote local makers and manufacturers\, share their stories\, and provide an opportunity for new and existing local businesses to grow and flourish. \nMiQ curates innovative entrepreneurs\, manufacturers\, producers\, designers\, artisans\, and community partners seeking to gain exposure to their products in a new and unique atmosphere. We aim to continually provide our customers with new small batch\, originally manufactured products and other gift choices. We are in the business of economic development and want to encourage the sale of local products — not mass produced\, off-shored or resold items. We promise to learn the names of the manufacturers and the origins of their products so that we can share the stories of each brand and product we feature with our customers. We want to help visitors make conscious purchasing decisions and\, on a broader scale\, to cultivate and promote conscious consumerism. \nExhibiting Artists\n\n\n\n  \nAdam Stoler\nQueens Thread\n917-584-2091\nadam@queensthread.com \nQueens Thread apparel celebrates and empowers each individual to live authentically\, inspired by the uniqueness and diversity of the World’s Borough. Designed\, printed\, embroidered in Queens\, NY.\n\n\n\n  \nMatt Konchan\nChi-Cho Sauce\n845-721-5189\nsales@chichosauce.com \nDon’t let the words ‘hot sauce’ fool you.  We’re not a novelty with flames&devils on the bottles. The design of our bottle is just as important as what’s inside.\n\n\n\n  \n  \nDanielle Barbaro\nDanielle Barbaro\n516-318-9651\ninfo@daniellebarbaro.com \nDaniPrints is a local business that produces goods in a Astoria kitchen. The business focuses on producing homemade “artsy elegant” goods. A variety of art  workshops are offered to customers.\n\n\n\n  \nNiizeki Hiromi\nNiizeki Hiromi Studio\n718-728-0344\ninfo@niizekihiromi.com \nDisgusting trash for someone\, and deeply touching and such a beauty and personal for someone.\n\n\n\n  \nCecilia Motwani\nCecilia Motwani\n347-545-0783\nceciliamotwani@gmail.com \nThe line is a modern slant on couture techniques\,  a quasi-unisex street-ready rendering of sartorial elegance with a touch of avant-garde.\n \n\n\n  \n  \nMade in Queens\nMiQ\n718-263-0546\ninfo@madeinqueens.nyc\n\n\n\nTeresa Hogan\nHalety Sweetz\, LLC\n929-257-5711\nhaletysweetz1@gmail.comHalety Sweetz is a gluten free\, low sugar\, diabetic friendly baked goods option. We offer products using natural and organic ingredients like raw sugar cane\, honey and agave.\n\n\n\nSandra Smith\nSandra Smith LLC\nhello@shopsandrasmith.com\n347-280-9013Sandra Smith™ creates beautiful custom gifts that are meaningful and made to last. Our goal is inspire\, empower\, and spread positive vibes with our designs. We strive for lasting quality. Each bag is designed\, cut\, and sewn from start to finish in Queens\, NY by our growing team of talented women\, all of whom are mothers. From customizable makeup bags to motivational décor\, every product has been thoughtfully designed. They make perfect gifts for your friends\, family\, coworkers\, loved ones – even for yourself!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nStephanie Sanz\nForest Witch LLC\n415-794-9730\nstephanie@forestwitchspells.com \nForest Witch offers organic loose leaf tea blends that include a handcrafted incantation. We believe that everyone can live a magical life; they only need to evoke the magic within.\n\n\n\n  \n  \nDmitry Toscano\nDMITRY Ties\n718-544-0902\ndmitryny@yahoo.com \nDMITRY Ties have redefined fashion by introducing a unique & exclusive palette of luxurious silk men’s neckwear that appeal to fashionable men of all ages.\n \n\n\n  \nArtisan Sewing Cooperative\nSupported by Wishwas\n646-481-1371\nascoopny@gmail.com \nWe create a socio-economic integration model for South-Asian immigrant women through innovative micro-credit projects such as local handmade ethnic garment production. \n \n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \nAndrea Patel\nKeri Confections\, LLC\n404-769-5833\nandrea@kericonfections.com \nWe’re obsessed with the flavors of Earth.  Fruits\, roots and shoots inspire us. We work hard to bring you delectable Sweetcicle’s Soft Chews in sweet (but not too-sweet) flavors.\n\n\n\nRyoko Kitazawa\nHooks and Luxe\n347-857-9656\ninfo@hooksandluxe.comHooks and Luxe offers high quality everyday fashion accessories including jewelry and suspenders. Every product is designed and handmade in Queens\, NY with love and care.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/made-in-queens-resobox/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170215
DTSTAMP:20260720T230235Z
CREATED:20170214T225035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230235Z
UID:30319-1487030400-1487116799@resobox.com
SUMMARY:Kazari Maki-Zushi Vol. 6 Hinamatsuri (Doll's Day) Sushi
DESCRIPTION:“Setsubun” marks the beginning of spring in Japan (February 3rd). On this day\, people celebrate by practicing a special ritual to cleanse the evil from the previous year and scare off any evil for the approaching year. In addition to Setsubun\, “Hinamatsuri” (also known as Girl’s Day or Doll’s day) is a special festival that occurs in Japan on March 3rd to pray for the happiness and well-being of girls. Hinamatsuri is celebrated by displaying rows of traditional Japanese dolls and offering them food. \nKazari Maki-Zushi (sushi with special designs and decorations) are not only delicious to eat\, but also cute and fun to make! In this Kazari-Maki Zushi class\, you’ll learn all about the Japanese spring holidays and get to make sushi to represent them as well. For Setsubun\, you’ll be making cute peach flower sushi pieces to celebrate nature and the coming of spring! In addition\, our cute Japanese Ohinasama (Hinamatsuri dolls) sushi go perfectly with our spring theme! We’ll be creating these two kinds of Setsubun and Hinamatsuri sushi for this class with natural ingredients (as listed below) that taste great\, just like regular sushi! By manipulating the natural colors of each ingredient\, you can design an interesting and delicious sushi piece. \nIngredients\nPeach Flower \n\nSushi rice (rice vinegar\, sugar\, salt)\nBeets\nEggs\nSpinach\nNori Seaweed\nSeafood Cheese Stick\n\nOhinasama (Hinamatsuri Doll) \n\nSushi rice (rice vinegar\, sugar\, salt)\nBeets\nEggs\nNori Seaweed\nSeaweed powder\nMayonnaise\nCucumber\nSesame seeds\n\nWhat is Kazari Maki-Zushi?\nKazari Maki-Zushi is a patterned or decorative sushi that is derived from the several sushi techniques such as Saiku sushi and Futomaki sushi. It is undoubtedly sushi\, but the appearance and design of each roll are filled with endless possibilities! A Kazari Maki-Zushi’s design can be anything – flowers\, fruit\, animals\, words and even logos! Whatever your creativeness allows\, Kazari Maki-Zushi can be almost anything. Using various natural colors of ingredients you see every day\, Kazari Maki-Zushi is a fun way to play around with sushi designs. This food/art form has been developed for over 150 years\, and still\, new ideas are created everyday in Japan. And it’s even a great way to show off your artistic skills at parties or potlucks! \nAlthough it looks difficult\, this decorative sushi is very simple and easy to make! No prior experience is necessary as it involves a different process than creating regular sushi. Making Kazari Maki-Zushi is much like building with Legos\, where each piece is stacked to make a picture!  \nKazari Maki-Sushi represents an important unique aspect in Japanese food –  not only in taste\, but also in the beautiful visual appearance that serves to please those who enjoy it. Making Kazari Maki-Zushi is also a great way to enjoy company\, whether it be friends or family and is especially popular with kids! Even if your homemade Kazari Maki-Zushi isn’t well-prepared\, the process of making and seeing your finished pieces on the dining table creates joy for all who see (and eat!) it. \nFor more workshops in this series\, visit our Japanese Cooking Workshop page. \n 
URL:https://resobox.com/event/kazari-maki-zushi-vol-6/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170214
DTSTAMP:20260720T230228Z
CREATED:20170213T183110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230228Z
UID:30318-1486944000-1487030399@resobox.com
SUMMARY:Feel Aji Stone: Japanese Granite
DESCRIPTION:With the Techniques of Japanese Stone Craftsmen\nIntroducing the AJI PROJECT\, a collection of fine stones made of traditional Japanese granite named the “Aji Stone.” With its unique and glossy texture\, the Aji stone is used to create various goods such as interior decorations\, pottery and dishes. As a very unusually special and rare stone\, we are proud to be exhibiting a various selection of these pieces here at RESOBOX from February 28th to March 6th\, 2017. As so\, we are inviting professional buyers and all who are interested to visit the exhibition and have the chance to view and touch the stone creations. AJI PROJECT representatives will be traveling straight from Japan to be present during this exhibition. We welcome all guests to speak to them about the Aji stone and creations. \nAbout Aji Stone\nMure Town and Aji Town lie in Kagawa Prefecture in the northeast part of Shikoku\, the island of southwest Japan. The mountains in this area is where “Aji stone\,” a representative stone of Japan\, is produced. It is made of granite and is very solid as mineral crystals are precisely compounded. Therefore\, it is resistant to weathering and sparkles significantly with its deep color when polished. Handling it requires skill while it is tolerant of fine processing. \nIsamu Noguchi\, a worldwide architect\, visited Mure town in 1956 for the first time. It is said that he set up his house and atelier there\, fascinated with the stone and the reliable technique of stone craftsmen. \nProducts made of Aji stone for our daily life\nThe first tool used by humans was stone. Stones have always been with us\, existing in nature from ancient times. We feel the rounded tenderness generated naturally\, the solidness of each craggy surface\, and the pleasant and cool temperature of stones\, unconsciously with our hands. Products made by Aji stone are silently but comfortably with us in our daily life. \nThere are over 50 different products in AJI PROJECT. All are collaborative pieces by a well-known Japanese designer\, Yukitoshi Toda and master workmen.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/aji-stone/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170118
DTSTAMP:20260720T230220Z
CREATED:20170117T200305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230220Z
UID:30315-1484611200-1484697599@resobox.com
SUMMARY:Kazari Maki-Zushi Workshop Vol 5. Valentine's Heart & Frog Sushi!
DESCRIPTION:As February approaches\, so is Valentine’s Day! Have you gotten your special someone a gift? Why not surprise them with something different like Valentine’s sushi?! These Kazari Maki-Zushi (sushi with special designs and decorations) are not only delicious to eat\, but also cute and fun to make! For this Kazari Maki-Zushi class\, you’ll be able to learn how to create cute heart-shaped sushi for your special valentine and cute frogs with silly faces to go with it! We’ll be creating these two kinds of Valentine’s sushi for this class with natural ingredients (as listed below) that taste great\, just like regular sushi! By manipulating the natural colors of each ingredient\, you can design an interesting and delicious sushi piece. \nIngredients\nHeart Sushi \n\nSushi rice (rice vinegar\, sugar\, salt)\nBeets\nEggs\nSeaweed\n\nFrog Sushi \n\nSushi rice (rice vinegar\, sugar\, salt)\nSeaweed powder\nSeafood sausage\nCheese seafood stick\nMayonnaise\nSeaweed\n\nWhat is Kazari Maki-Zushi?\nKazari Maki-Zushi is a patterned or decorative sushi that is derived from the several sushi techniques such as Saiku sushi and Futomaki sushi. It is undoubtedly sushi\, but the appearance and design of each roll are filled with endless possibilities! A Kazari Maki-Zushi’s design can be anything – flowers\, fruit\, animals\, words and even logos! Whatever your creativeness allows\, Kazari Maki-Zushi can be almost anything. Using various natural colors of ingredients you see every day\, Kazari Maki-Zushi is a fun way to play around with sushi designs. This food/art form has been developed for over 150 years\, and still\, new ideas are created everyday in Japan. And it’s even a great way to show off your artistic skills at parties or potlucks! \nAlthough it looks difficult\, this decorative sushi is very simple and easy to make! No prior experience is necessary as it involves a different process than creating regular sushi. Making Kazari Maki-Zushi is much like building with Legos\, where each piece is stacked to make a picture!  \nKazari Maki-Sushi represents an important unique aspect in Japanese food –  not only in taste\, but also in the beautiful visual appearance that serves to please those who enjoy it. Making Kazari Maki-Zushi is also a great way to enjoy company\, whether it be friends or family and is especially popular with kids! Even if your homemade Kazari Maki-Zushi isn’t well-prepared\, the process of making and seeing your finished pieces on the dining table creates joy for all who see (and eat!) it. \nFor more workshops in this series\, visit our Japanese Cooking Workshop page.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/kazari-maki-zushi-workshop-vol-5-valentines-heart-frog-sushi/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170107
DTSTAMP:20260720T230213Z
CREATED:20170106T194147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230213Z
UID:30312-1483660800-1483747199@resobox.com
SUMMARY:Soft Sushi! Amigurumi Making with Lumièna
DESCRIPTION:Japanese amigurumi artist and participating artist in our World Amigurumi Exhibition\, Lumièna\, will be visiting New York to teach her own amigurumi class! Join us this January 17th for a class on sushi amigurumi! As a guest instructor\, Lumièna will teach our students how to make three different types of hand-formed sushi\, tuna\, shrimp and omelette as a part of RESOBOX’s usual amigurumi class. \nNo crochet experience is needed! Anyone\, beginners or advanced learners are welcome to the event! Moreover\, the cute sushi amigurumi you make will be yours to take back home! \nFor more information about our weekly crocheting and amigurumi class\, please visit the webpage here: https://resobox.com/class/amigurumi-group/
URL:https://resobox.com/event/soft-sushi-amigurumi-making-with-lumiena/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161228
DTSTAMP:20260720T230206Z
CREATED:20161228T025425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230206Z
UID:30311-1482796800-1482883199@resobox.com
SUMMARY:Kazari Maki-Zushi Workshop Vol 4. Cute Kaeru Sushi
DESCRIPTION:We had a great time with 10 kids\, making cute kaeru (frog) sushi!
URL:https://resobox.com/event/kazari-maki-zushi-workshop-vol-4-kids-only-cute-kaeru-sushi/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161130
DTSTAMP:20260720T230159Z
CREATED:20161129T174624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230159Z
UID:30025-1480377600-1480463999@resobox.com
SUMMARY:World Amigurumi Exhibition vol. 3: Mixed Materials Made Mini Monsters!
DESCRIPTION:As the amigurumi industry is expanding\, the World Amigurumi Exhibition is expanding as well! RESOBOX\, as a Japanese cultural community center located in New York\, is bringing back the celebration of amigurumi with a new theme by a diverse selection of artists. \nCrocheting cute creatures with yarn is what amigurumi artists normally do. This year\, we’ve decided to explore wider possibilities of amigurumi with the World Amigurumi Exhibition\, not only with the unique shapes that many artists create with their own innovative ideas\, but with unique materials as well. As a result\, we are stepping out of the ordinary with the theme of using unconventional material\, asking artists to use non-straight yarn to create their creatures. In total\, we’ve gathered pieces from 125 artists and 47 countries who’ve used materials from their own countries such as special types of yarn\, wood\, wire\, aluminum\, felted fabric\, ceramic\, and glass. \nSee how diverse and different amigurumi can be at the World Amigurumi Exhibition vol. 3! \n\nFind out how Mookie gets creative with his fashion sense with different materials!\n\nIn The Press\n\n\n\nExperience A Tight-Knit World of Amigurumi at ResoBox in LIC by Joe DiStefano on About Travel\nWorld Amigurumi Exhibition 2: Crocheted Culture Celebration! Blog by Petits Pixels (French version)\nAll Around the World by Inside Crochet Magazine\n\n\n\nWhat are Amigurumi?\nCourtesy of Lumièna.\nAmigurumi (lit. crocheted or knitted stuffed toy) is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures. The word is derived from a combination of the Japanese words ami\, meaning crocheted or knitted\, and nuigurumi\, meaning stuffed doll. Amigurumi are typically animals\, but can include artistic renderings or inanimate objects endowed with anthropomorphic features\, as is typical in Japanese culture. (Wikipedia) \nAmigurumi stems from animism\, a philosophy in the foundations of many Japanese traditions and customs. Animism is the belief that gods belong to everything: water\, food\, nature\, buildings and houses\, even technology. In Japanese\, this is called Yaoyorozu no Kami. In fact\, Japanese people often put eyes\, arms\, and legs onto non-human objects and give them imaginary lives in order to feel closer to these objects and show them respect as co-existing partners in this world. \nAs a Japanese cultural center located in Queens\, NY\, one of the most diverse cultural areas in the world\, RESOBOX Gallery wants to explore how the ideas of animism and amigurumi are perceived in other places internationally. \nGo on a video tour of last year’s World Amigurumi Exhibition!\n\nContributors\nHelen E. Moss (Mookie’s Mother)\nAmigurumiPatterns.net (Website | Facebook)\nLumièna (Website | Facebook)\nKarin Godinex (Website) \nWhere in the World Are Our Amigurumi Artists?\n\n\n\n\nCountry\nArtists\n\n\n\nArgentina\nBunker Vintage/Gaby Pez\n\n\n\nAustralia\nHey Seaville | Lilliputi Crochet & Design | Kim Do | Hart & Crafts\n\n\n\nAustria\nSabine CrochetRagRug | Herzstueck\n\n\n\nBelgium\nRNata\n\n\n\nBosnia and Herzegovina\n \noutoftheframe\n\n\n\nBotswana\nSeipelo\n\n\n\nBulgaria\nKriss \n\n\n\nCanada\nAmi Ami Love | Cutie Pie Amigurumi | Deanna Tam | LeensLittleThings | MadebyJody666 | KnitHacker | Skootch\n\n\n\nChile\nHina Palitah \n\n\n\nColombia\nTejidos Clemen\n\n\n\nCyprus\nAurelia Vie\n\n\n\nDenmark\nThe Part Time Hobbyist\n\n\n\nFinland\n \nKnofletka | The Sun and the Turtle\n\n\n\nFrance\nPetits Pixels\n\n\n\nGermany\nBellAllotta | Knotenzeug by KaRa | Natürlich Artless | häkelliebe von isa*dora\n\n\n\nGreece\nThe Wandering Deer\n\n\n\nIndia\nBibi Ayesha Handicrafts \n\n\n\nIndonesia\npime! | Lita Zhang | Knit and Woo\n\n\n\nIreland\nOlkaMade\n\n\n\nIsrael\nShivani toys\n\n\n\nItaly\nGiovanna Cargnelli | Mary’s Amiland | Toffoletta | Un Peu Sauvage | Yellow Yarn | Carmela Gulino – Pyros & Patch | maryDdesign\n\n\n\nJamaica\n \nKnits & Hooks\n\n\n\nJapan\nBon ami | Lumièna | lemo | Kiyoka@Taremimi | Popopo-hompo | haru*maki | Hiro-DesignWorks | happysmile | hiroyuki murata | amidoki | chobiscuit | Hirunekotei\n\n\n\nKazakhstan\n \nJuliya\n\n\n\nSouth Korea\n \nJiyoun Handmade | Bitna\n\n\n\nKuwait\nCrochKnitt\n\n\n\nLatvia\nLoveMommy / MiluMammu\n\n\n\nLithuania\nAUKSE BALSIENE | Crochet Fashion\n\n\n\nMexico\nMaría Amparo Espinoza Martínez | Andrea’s Amigurumi World | Hecho a Manita \n\n\n\nNew Zealand\nSeeapin | Tiggil | BaldMoose\n\n\n\nPoland\nCute and Kaboodle\n\n\n\nPortugal\nMevvSan | Tamalia\n\n\n\nRomania\n \nCroseta Magica (The Magic Hook)\n\n\n\nRussia\nAnastasiya Matyakh\n\n\n\nSingapore\nStuff Susie Made | Yaney Yusup | Snacksies Handicraft Corner\n\n\n\nSlovenia\n \nHOOKA\n\n\n\nSpain\nBelioCrochet | Con fieltros y lanas | MENCANTOO | Bajo una seta | Liada entre Hilos | OhPeach | El Gallo Bermejo | SILAYAYA \n\n\n\nSweden\nearlgreywithcream | MightyStarGazer \n\n\n\nSwitzerland\nLa Vipère Créative | Yagrashka \n\n\n\nThailand\nEarnCrochet | Atelier De Nana | Meemanan\n\n\n\nThe Netherlands\nWoodWoolDesign | Little Bear Crochets\n\n\n\nTurkey\nAhmaymet | bebemoss\n\n\n\nUnited Kingdom\nLillys Bears | Poppykins | Liz Ward | Pretty Sweet Crochet | My Freaky Zoo\n\n\n\n\nUkraine\nCoccinelka Toys\n\n\n\nUruguay\nKirara Atelier\n\n\n\nUnited States\nEBLittleCreations | Pocket Sushi | Renagerie | Ashlyns Crafix | Hidden Ally | Mindlessdelights | tealovecrochet | Occasions by sonjabegonia | Fairyland Amigurumi | JNArts | Ria Art World | Maribel | Callaghan Crochet | Diceberry Designs | Grampas Workshop | Carolyn Bither | Galarplez | A Menagerie Of Stitches | Mats Applesauce Shop | Terry Finer\n\n\n\n\nVietnam\nVan Ha Cao
URL:https://resobox.com/event/amigurumi-world-16/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Ichi-go ichi-e: A Morning of Japanese Tea\, Exploring the World of Real Japanese Tea
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever tasted and experienced real\, authentic Japanese tea? \nJapanese tea has a long history\, intricate manufacturing method\, abundant variety and several different ways to brew. Guest speaker Elsa Carette\, who works in the tea industry\, will share her experiences and knowledge on Japanese tea. She will be discussing topics such as how different water temperatures bring out different flavor profiles in the teas and looking more in depth at some of the most traditional Japanese teas including Sencha\, Gyokuro\, Genmaicha and Matcha. Through her lectures on Japanese tea and a special tasting\, you’ll be transferred straight into the Japanese tea world! With this great variety of authentic Japanese tea and snacks to be paired with them at a great value\, you won’t want to miss out on this experience! You’ll be able to learn the proper way to drink and prepare tea\, just in time to warm up your cold winter days. Bring your friends and experience tea through a Japanese perspective! \n\nWe will dive into tea\, including what it actually is\, how it is made and what makes Japanese tea unique.\nWe will look at the history of tea in Japan\, as well as its current situation amongst farming communities and companies.\nWe will also explore and taste the most famous and traditional Japanese teas.\n\nAbout Japanese Tea\n \nTea is often enjoyed in Japan and represents a very important part of Japanese food culture. Various types of tea are widely available and consumed at any point of the day. \nIn Japan\, 99.9 percent of the tea produced is green. All the famous Japanese teas\, such as sencha\, gyokuro and hōji-cha\, are green teas. “Green tea” is actually tea that has not been oxidized and are also the central element of the Japanese tea ceremony. \nJapanese teas are generally classified per their type of cultivation\, processing method and regional origin. Tea is produced all over Japan\, but the places which are renowned for their tea happen to be Uji\, Shizuoka\, and Kagoshima\, all of which have varieties of tea named after them. Many other locales also have their very own unique teas. \n \nJapanese Tea Varieties To Be Served\n\nGenmaicha\nSencha\nGyokuro\nHoujicha\nMatcha\n\n✳Please note that this list is subject to change. \nAs the cold New York winter approaches\, we hope you can warm up with our hot Japanese tea and snacks!
URL:https://resobox.com/event/ichi-go-ichi-e-a-morning-of-japanese-tea/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Kazari Maki-Zushi Workshop Vol 3. Christmas Sushi
DESCRIPTION:Deck the halls! (and your sushi!) Get the holiday spirit and cook up some holiday Christmas sushi at our newest Kazari Maki-Zushi class. These Kazari Maki-Zushi (sushi with special designs and decorations) are not only delicious to eat\, but also cute and fun to make! We’ll be creating two kinds of Christmas sushi for this class with natural ingredients (as listed below) that taste great\, just like regular sushi! By manipulating the natural colors of each ingredient\, you can design an interesting and delicious sushi piece. The cute designs on these Christmas sushi can be made easily\, so no sushi-making experience is required and it’s a good way to impress your friends at upcoming holiday parties. \nIngredients\nSanta Sushi \n\nSushi rice (rice vinegar\, sugar\, salt)\n\nSushi vinegar\n\n\nSeaweed\n\n\nSeaweed powder\n\n\nBeets\n\n\nCarrots\n\n\nMayonnaise\n\n\nSeafood sausage\n\n\nCheese sticks\n\n\nMountain gobo (burdock root)\n\n\nChristmas Tree Sushi \n\nSushi rice (rice vinegar\, sugar\, salt)\n\nSushi vinegar\n\n\nSeaweed\n\n\nSeaweed powder\n\nKanpyo (dried shavings of gourd)\nMountain gobo (burdock root)\nHam\nEggs\nKanikama (crab sticks)\n\n \nWhat is Kazari Maki-Zushi?\nKazari Maki-Zushi is a patterned or decorative sushi that is derived from the several sushi techniques such as Saiku sushi and Futomaki sushi. It is undoubtedly sushi\, but the appearance and design of each roll are filled with endless possibilities! A Kazari Maki-Zushi’s design can be anything – flowers\, fruit\, animals\, words and even logos! Whatever your creativeness allows\, Kazari Maki-Zushi can be almost anything. Using various natural colors of ingredients you see every day\, Kazari Maki-Zushi is a fun way to play around with sushi designs. This food/art form has been developed for over 150 years\, and still\, new ideas are created everyday in Japan. And it’s even a great way to show off your artistic skills at parties or potlucks! \nAlthough it looks difficult\, this decorative sushi is very simple and easy to make! No prior experience is necessary as it involves a different process than creating regular sushi. Making Kazari Maki-Zushi is much like building with Legos\, where each piece is stacked to make a picture!  \nKazari Maki-Sushi represents an important unique aspect in Japanese food –  not only in taste\, but also in the beautiful visual appearance that serves to please those who enjoy it. Making Kazari Maki-Zushi is also a great way to enjoy company\, whether it be friends or family and is especially popular with kids! Even if your homemade Kazari Maki-Zushi isn’t well-prepared\, the process of making and seeing your finished pieces on the dining table creates joy for all who see (and eat!) it. \nFor more workshops in this series\, visit our Japanese Cooking Workshop page.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/kazari-maki-zushi-workshop-3/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161030
DTSTAMP:20260720T230137Z
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SUMMARY:Kids Earth Fund
DESCRIPTION:Starting as a mother wishing the best for her child’s school experience\, Harumi Torii established a small school where kids could be comfortable being themselves and helping others. Using these kids’ activities such as their artwork\, the “Kids Earth Fund” was created to assist children in expressing their feelings freely through art. With pictures and their own creativity\, the Kids Earth Fund allows kids to “paint it” rather than “speak it\,” breaking down the border that limits what they would like to express. The Kids Earth Fund has worked with families\, kids and teachers from all over the world and are now showing their children’s artworks in New York! As they are now exhibiting in Muji’s 5th Avenue location\, RESOBOX will also be exhibiting 40 pieces created by children from all over the globe. \nThe paintings that make up this exhibition are created by kids from all over the world and Kids Earth Fund hopes that the purity of each child reaches the hearts of everyone who visits. All sales made from the exhibition will be treated as donations and properly given to children in need.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/kids-earth-fund/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161026
DTSTAMP:20260720T230131Z
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SUMMARY:The Dynamics of The Sumo World! The Ultimate Sumo Match Experience with Food and Sake
DESCRIPTION:Explore The World of Sumo and Experience The Unfamiliar Culture!\nVisit the unfamiliar and unique world of sumo through the eyes of a sumo enthusiast! Special guest and author of “SUMO: The Thinking Fan’s Guide to Japan’s National Sport\,” David Benjamin\, will introduce the different aspects of sumo culture from the perspective of a foreigner living in Japan. You will also get to watch some of the remarkable sumo matches with interactive sessions and live sumo demonstrations. Want a taste of a real sumo meal? A special tasting reception will be held where you’ll be able to try the traditional Japanese Chanko-nabe (Sumo stew) while sipping fine sake. At the end of the event\, you will have the opportunity to meet and get your book signed by David. \nAbout SUMO\nSumo is a traditional Japanese sport with over 1\,500 years of history and is an integral part of Japanese culture. The sport involves two wrestlers wearing Mawashi (the Sumo belt) competing inside a Dohyo (a fighting ring made of soil). The origin of Sumo appeared in ancient mythology. It later became a fortune-telling ritual in Japan’s imperial palace\, soon becoming a combat exercise for Bushi (warriors)\, and eventually\, entertainment for the commoners. Sumo still maintains its popularity and has expanded outside of Japan as proven by the fact that many sumo wrestlers are actually foreigners. \nAbout Chanko-nabe\n\nChanko-nabe (Sumo stew) is known as the primary food for Rikishi (formal name for Sumo wrestler) which helps by supplying nutrients for developing strong and healthy bodies. It is always cooked in a big pot as large quantity is needed to serve many Rikishi at one time. Major ingredients include meat (chicken meatballs\, pork)\, root vegetables (carrot\, Japanese radish\, burdock root)\, greens (Chinese cabbage) engulfed in broth such as shio\, miso or soy sauce flavor. Each club has their own original recipes. Rikishi usually take naps after lunch to allow for the food to directly convert into fat so that they can beat their enemies in battle. \nCompetition Between the East and the West (also regarding Sake)!\n \nSumo matches were formally competitions between the east and the west side of Japan. Presently\, sumo matches are played in the round robin fashion regardless of where the Rikishi comes from. However\, the concept of the east and the west is still used in the ranking of Rikishi. We will be celebrating this historical custom and will provide sake from the both sides of Japan. You can decide which side you would like to take! \nSake from the East \nOze no Yukidoke Ohkarakuchi Junmai \nRice-Polishing Ratio: 60%  Dry\, gentle and light flavor. \nFrom Gunma Prefecture\, Japan. \nSake from the West \nItteki Nyuukon Junmai Ginjo \nRice-Polishing Ratio: 60%  Full-to-medium body\, mild aromatic.  \nWas awarded the Good in Wine Glass Sake Award 2014 \nFrom Hiroshima Prefecture\, Japan. \nDo you want to become a sumo wrestler?\n \nIf you are excited about sumos and the matches they play\, you can participate in a sumo costume! You’ll get the chance to try some of their techniques and feel the weight of how big the wrestlers are. Experience the dynamics of sumo!
URL:https://resobox.com/event/the-world-of-sumo/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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