# Event Details - **Event Name**: One DAY of Refinement / 雅の一日 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: One day. Three classical Japanese arts taught by senior teachers invited from Japan. Charitable opportunity to support Japanese culture.About this Event（日本語テキストは英語のあとに続きます。）Experience three of Japan's most revered traditional arts in a single day: Kōdō (the Way of Incense), live Koto performance, and Tea Ceremony. Hosted at Kanso-an, the intimate cultural salon of Hokka Nichi Bei Kai in San Francisco.Wonderful charitable opportunity to support Japanese traditional arts. Proceeds of this event will support preservation of Japanese culture, including maintenance of Kanso-an, one of the most authentic Tea Houses in California.◆ ProgramI｜Kōdō — The Way of IncenseGyōyū Yashima, Licensed Senior Instructor of Oie-ryū KōdōPrecious aromatic woods from Southeast Asia are gently warmed over charcoal, and participants quietly "listen" to the rising fragrance — a meditative practice refined over centuries. Guests will experience "kumikō," a traditional incense-matching game.II｜Live Koto & Kaiseki Bento LunchKō Ishikawa, Grand Senior Instructor, Ikuta ChikushikaiEnjoy a specially crafted Japanese Kaiseki bento lunch by a local acclaimed chef from Sora, accompanied by a live koto performance.III｜Tea Ceremony Lecture & Thick-Thin Tea SessionsTeruko Hatakeyama, Certified Teacher, Omotesenke-ryūObserve the preparation of both "koicha" (thick tea) and "usucha" (thin tea), savor matcha, and learn the history of the Way of Tea — tracing its connections to Zen, political power, and Japan's unique aesthetic of harmony.◆ AdmissionTatami seat $250 per person (10 seats available)Bench seat $220 per person*Hokka Nichi Bei Kai members enjoy 10% discount — please contact us before purchasing.*Tatami seating places you inside the tatami room (Rinwa-ken), where you'll have an unobstructed, up-close view of the teachers at work — the most immersive experience of the day. Note that this is floor seating with no chairs, so please choose accordingly. Bench seating is located just outside the tatami room with a bench seating, and you'll have the opportunity to step inside during the Kōdō demonstration. All guests must bring white socks or white tabi (split-toe socks).◆ IncludedKōdō incense experienceJapanese Kaiseki lunchMatcha & wagashi (Japanese sweets)A take home gift◆ ScheduleDoors Open at 10:00AMEvent Begins at 10:30AM*Please contact us if you will be late to join or leave early.◆ Capacity Limited to 35 guests — advance reservation required⚠️ Important Guidelines for Attendees — Please Read Before AttendingThe heart of Kōdō is the quiet appreciation of fragrance. Out of respect for all participants, please observe the following:? No FragrancesPlease refrain from wearing perfume, cologne, body spray, strongly scented hair products, or scented lotions on the day of the event. Unscented products are appreciated.? White Socks or Tabi RequiredGuests entering the tatami room at Kanso-an must wear white socks or tabi (traditional Japanese split-toe socks). Please bring a pair with you.? Clothing AdvisoryPlease avoid wearing jeans or garments that may transfer dye onto the tatami.We kindly ask guests to avoid casual clothing such as T-shirts and shorts, as kōdō and the tea ceremony are traditional arts that value etiquette and formality.The kumikō experience includes writing with an ink brush.Questions? Contact us atnichibeikaievents@gmail.comPresented by Hokka Nichi Bei Kai (Japanese American Association of Northern California) www.nichibeikai.org(Japanese text below)日本より特別にお招きした伝統文化師範の方々から直接学ぶ、贅沢な一日。香道、箏演奏、茶道という日本三大伝統文化を一日で体験できる、またとない機会です。 北加日米会が誇る「観桑庵（かんそうあん）」にて、日本から特別にお招きした師範の方々が皆さまをお迎えします。こちらのイベントの収益は、アメリカ唯一の中村昌生先生が設計されたお茶室、「観桑庵」の管理・保護をはじめとするサンフランシスコにおける日本文化の伝承に役立たせていただきます。◆ プログラム一｜香道講演と組香御家流香道師範 八島堯幽東南アジア産の貴重な香木を炭で温め、立ち上る香りを静かに「聞く」伝統文化。 イベントでは「組香」を体験いただきます。二｜箏演奏と会席弁当生田筑紫会大師範 石川香筝の生演奏とともに、サンフランシスコの人気レストラン「Sora」のシェフによる特製会席弁当をお楽しみいただきます。三｜茶道講演と実演表千家流教授 畠山照子濃茶と薄茶のお点前を拝見しながらお抹茶を堪能し、茶の湯に相関した禅の精神、政治的権力、日本独特の融合の美を歴史に沿って学びます。◆ 参加費畳席 $250 （10名様限定）ベンチ席 $220※ 税込、北加日米会会員特別割引あり※ 畳席のお客様は、香道の始まりより臨和軒にお上がりいただき、師範の御手元を間近にご覧いただけます。ベンチ席のお客様は臨和軒の外にご着席いただきますが、香道の一幕にて畳へお上がりいただく場面がございます。当日は白足袋、または白いソックスをお持ちください。◆ 含まれるもの聞香体験特製会席弁当抹茶と和菓子記念品◆ 開場・開演開場：10:00 AM開演：10:30 AM◆ 定員 三十五名（要事前予約）⚠️ ご参加にあたってのお願い（必ずお読みください）香道は「香りを聞く」ことがメインの体験です。他の参加者の体験を妨げないよう、以下を必ずお守りください。? 香り物の禁止香水・コロン・ボディスプレー・強い香りの整髪料・ハンドクリーム等は当日のご使用をご遠慮ください。香りのない製品をご使用いただけると幸いです。? お足元について観桑庵の畳にお上がりいただく際は、白い靴下または足袋をご着用ください。当日は必ずご持参ください。? お召し物について畳への色移りを防ぐため、ジーンズや色落ちしやすい素材のお召し物はご遠慮ください。香道や茶道は礼節を重んじる伝統文化です。Tシャツ、短パンなどラフな服装はお控えください。「組香」では墨を使って文字を書く作業があります。ご不明な点は nichibeikaievents@gmail.com までお問い合わせください。主催：北加日米会（Hokka Nichi Bei Kai） www.nichibeikai.org https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f17569a0-6e32-11f1-9142-23c31cc090e3-rimg-w921-h740-dca8a3a4-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/f1aaaa70-6e32-11f1-8677-29652fb2f218-rimg-w1166-h740-dc614630-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/f1dd7a40-6e32-11f1-9142-23c31cc090e3-rimg-w1035-h740-dc957240-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/f2179d10-6e32-11f1-87fe-11446d6ef052-rimg-w1013-h740-dc78472c-gmir.jpg The image of the Kaiseki Bento is for reference only.会席弁当の画像は参考用のものです。 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-francisco/one-day-of-refinement-雅の一日/100001988719881701 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Nonprofit, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 15+ - door_time: 2026-06-27T17:00:00Z - Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes - Location: Nichi Bei Kai Cultural Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 250, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Francisco - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Nichi Bei Kai Cultural Center - **lat**: 37.7863493 - **long**: -122.4291839 - **full address**: Nichi Bei Kai Cultural Center, 1759 Sutter Street, San Francisco, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: One DAY of Refinement / 雅の一日 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/81d82c61468d2fcf4bbe31ada84ca52e5cba681fff8e48ffcc13c3e1fa88cddd-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf5f4ed-gmir.jpg?v=1779478458 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is One DAY of Refinement / 雅の一日 being held? - **A:** One DAY of Refinement / 雅の一日 takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Nichi Bei Kai Cultural Center, 1759 Sutter Street, San Francisco, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for One DAY of Refinement / 雅の一日? - **A:** One DAY of Refinement / 雅の一日 is strictly for guests aged 15 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 15 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing One DAY of Refinement / 雅の一日? - **A:** One DAY of Refinement / 雅の一日 is organized by Hokka Nichibei Kai. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** One DAY of Refinement / 雅の一日 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Francisco, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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