Hands whisking a bowl of matcha at a RESOBOX tea class

Where Japanese culture resonates

Hands-on Japanese culture in New York City. A cultural house in the East Village — Japanese crafts, arts, food, and the makers behind them, up close.

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Why New York

Every culture in the world meets in New York City. Taking Japanese tradition as our root, we engage it in conversation with the city around us, and share what we create with the wider world.

That’s the whole idea, and it’s why RESOBOX could only happen here. Come explore with us:

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Learn by making

Whisk tea, grind ink, tie a mizuhiki knot — taught by those who have dedicated their lives to the craft.

Meet the artisans

Now and then, a maker comes through from Japan — ceramics, woodwork, textiles — for a pop-up and a first look at work just arriving in the U.S.

Taste it first

Demos, tastings, and pop-up shops let you taste what’s new from Japan — before the rest of the city.

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The makers behind it all

We work year-round with artisans and producers across Japan, helping them find their place in New York. A few of the people whose work lands in this room:

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Half the people at our tables turn out to be chefs, buyers, architects, designers. Some of them end up working with these makers. If that sounds like you — become a partner.

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Come make the next thing with us.

Inside RESOBOX — brick walls, wood tables and workshop chairs in the East Village

Letters from RESOBOX

Class openings, exhibitions, and new arrivals from Japan. Once or twice a month, never more.

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Open for classes, events & exhibitions — see the schedule.

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