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Learn how Kanazawa gold leaf is made, then gild your own pair of chopsticks to keep or to give. A two-hour class; no experience necessary, all materials included.
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Sun, Nov 1, 2026Let’s Write the Names of Anime Characters in Japanese Calligraphy
Calling all anime and manga fans! Play a character quiz with Japanese calligraphy artist Taisan Tanaka, then learn to write the characters' names in Japanese with traditional brushes and ink. Cosplay encouraged, no experience needed. $60 per person.
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Nov 5 – 6, 2026Memento Mori in NYC: The Art of Japanese Life and Death
Two days of art, talks, and ritual exploring life through the lens of death, with Japanese artists, thinkers, and makers. Early Bird $20, General Admission $30 — one ticket covers both days.
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Nov 5, 2026Iei: A Portrait of the Life You Are Living
Nov 5, 2026Mizuhiki: Japanese Decorative Knots – Memento Mori Jewelry
Nov 6, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027Bin Kuroshima: Hand-Painted Kyo-Yuzen at Carl Hansen & Søn
Kyoto dye artist Bin Kuroshima's first exhibition with Carl Hansen & Søn, at the Danish furniture maker's Midtown Manhattan flagship. On view November 6, 2026 – January 8, 2027. Opening reception Tuesday, November 10, 6–8 pm. Free admission.
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1 event, | 0 events, | 1 event, -  Whisk your own bowl of matcha in a 90-minute Japanese tea ceremony class, seated on chairs at a table rather than kneeling. All materials included. | 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events, -  Roll a jack-o'-lantern and a Frankenstein decorative sushi roll in a 90-minute Halloween workshop. No experience needed; all ingredients and tools provided. -  Learn the foundation patterns of kumiko woodworking, then design your own arrangement in a hanging wooden flower vase to take home. A 90-minute class; no experience necessary, all materials included. | 2 events, - Calling all anime and manga fans! Play a character quiz with Japanese calligraphy artist Taisan Tanaka, then learn to write the characters' names in Japanese with traditional brushes and ink. Cosplay encouraged, no experience needed. $60 per person. -  A one-hour online Misho-style ikebana class on Zoom. Bring two or three kinds of flowers, clippers, and a vase, and get tips as you build your own arrangement. |
| 0 events, | 2 events, -  Paint bamboo, one of the Four Noble Ones, in sumi ink in a 70-minute class that starts from the basics, like how to hold the brush. All materials are provided. - Paint bamboo, one of the Four Noble Ones, in sumi ink in a 70-minute class that starts from the basics, like how to hold the brush. All materials are provided. | 0 events, | 3 events, Part of Memento Mori in NYC. A portrait session with photographer Tokio Kuniyoshi, with or without hair and makeup by Michael. Two-day festival admission included. Digital photos delivered on the spot.  Featured Two days of art, talks, and ritual exploring life through the lens of death, with Japanese artists, thinkers, and makers. Early Bird $20, General Admission $30 — one ticket covers both days. -  Part of Memento Mori in NYC. Learn the basic mizuhiki knots and their meanings with instructor Satoi Adams, and make your own accessory to take home. Limited to 12. Admission ticket required. | 4 events, Featured Kyoto dye artist Bin Kuroshima's first exhibition with Carl Hansen & Søn, at the Danish furniture maker's Midtown Manhattan flagship. On view November 6, 2026 – January 8, 2027. Opening reception Tuesday, November 10, 6–8 pm. Free admission. Free -  Part of Memento Mori in NYC. Close the two days with an exclusive menu by chef Daisuke Yamada, drinks including Dassai BLUE, and a nōkanshi ritual performance by Koki Kimura. Friday, November 6, 7:00–9:00 pm. $60. | 2 events, -  Make a kimekomi doll (Frog, Owl, Jizo, Daruma, or Goldfish) by pressing fabric into the grooves of a wooden body. Two hours; no experience necessary, all materials included. | |
2 events, -  Ohara-style Japanese flower arrangement in two levels: Introductory Course (6:30–8:30 pm) and Above Beginner (6:00–8:00 pm). Flower fee and materials are included. | ||||||
2 events, -  Press wasanbon, a fine Japanese sugar, into carved wooden molds and take the sweets home. A 90-minute class with Yuki Sakura; no baking or experience needed. | 2 events, - Ohara-style Japanese flower arrangement in two levels: Introductory Course (6:30–8:30 pm) and Above Beginner (6:00–8:00 pm). Flower fee and materials are included. | 3 events, -  Float ink on water and transfer the marbled pattern onto washi paper and fabric in a 60-minute class. No experience necessary; all materials provided. Ages 12+. - Paint bamboo, one of the Four Noble Ones, in sumi ink in a 70-minute class that starts from the basics, like how to hold the brush. All materials are provided. | 3 events, -  Tie mizuhiki knots and weave them into a lightweight washi-cord bracelet in your own autumn and winter colors, in a two-hour class with Satoi Adams. No experience necessary; materials included. - Learn the foundation patterns of kumiko woodworking, then design your own arrangement in a hanging wooden flower vase to take home. A 90-minute class; no experience necessary, all materials included. | |||
2 events, - Whisk your own bowl of matcha in a 90-minute Japanese tea ceremony class, seated on chairs at a table rather than kneeling. All materials included. | 2 events, -  Make a kimekomi bear by pressing fabric into the grooves of a wooden body, then take it home. A three-hour workshop; no experience necessary, all materials included. | |||||
3 events, -  Paint an Asian dragon in sumi ink in a 70-minute class that starts from the basics, like how to hold the brush. All materials are provided. - Paint an Asian dragon in sumi ink in a 70-minute class that starts from the basics, like how to hold the brush. All materials are provided. | 2 events, - A one-hour online Misho-style ikebana class on Zoom. Bring two or three kinds of flowers, clippers, and a vase, and get tips as you build your own arrangement. |