An intimate cultural experience rooted in Japanese aesthetics, designed for depth, presence, and continuity.
What We Offer
MY STORY
More than twenty years ago, matcha was still widely seen as something reserved for formal tea practitioners. At the time, I was working in New York as a lighting designer. One day, hoping to bring a small moment of joy to my French boss, who deeply loved Japanese culture, I brought matcha, a tea bowl, and a bamboo whisk to the office and prepared a bowl of tea for him.
The Story Behind This Experience
The Art of Living with Japan
Cultural Continuity - A Private Cultural Experience
The Art of Living with Japan is a private, ongoing cultural offering for those who wish to engage with Japanese culture as a way of living—rather than a one-time experience.
Through quiet tea gatherings, thoughtful conversation, and curated guidance, this service brings Japanese sensibility into your life before, during, and after a journey to Japan.
Seasonal Workshops & Public Events
A gentle introduction to tea, seasons, and Japanese ceramics and urushi ware.
Ki-Chu New York hosts small-group workshops throughout the year, offering an accessible way to experience Japanese aesthetics, ceramics, mindfulness, and tea culture.
These gatherings often become the doorway to deeper private or corporate experiences.
Public workshops are offered only on select occasions.
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