Join the NC Kitsuke Club and Sachi Wagashi for a two-part Zoom workshop on making traditional Japanese tea ceremony sweets. This is a paid event. More details below.

Join us for a morning photo shoot at Duke Gardens while wearing your favorite yukata, summer kimono, or Japan-inspired attire.

Come learn how to put on your kimono! Kitsuke is the art of dressing in kimono. Today, we will be learning Jisou (dressing yourself).

Let's gather in our hot-weather wear & experience Asia Fest together!

Join us for a double workshop! Paint your own paper umbrella & paper fan to carry when you join kimono outings. Then, learn to sew kimono accessories and tools. Cost = $20 to cover materials and refreshments.

Join us for a delightful kitsuke outing as we celebrate the beauty and majesty of the season. Dressed in kimono, we’ll share the joy of autumn colors while bonding over food in a warm and welcoming setting. BYOB: Bring Your Own Basket of seasonal treats to enjoy together!

Come learn how to put on your kimono! Kitsuke is the art of dressing in kimono. In this practice, we will be learning Jisou (dressing yourself).

Air out your furisode! Let's bring in the New Year with elegance! Join us for our Shin Nen Kai kimono gathering – a celebration of fresh beginnings in festive kimono. Enjoy seasonal foods, charm exchanges, fun New Year’s games, and a group photo to capture the moment.

Come learn how to put on your kimono! Kitsuke is the art of dressing in kimono. Today, we will be learning Jisou (dressing yourself).

Learn to braid your own obijime cord!

Step into the beauty of Japanese tradition at our booth! Whether you’ve always wanted to try on a kimono or are ready to take one home, we’ll help you experience the elegance of kitsuke firsthand.

Join us to see a parade of gorgeous kimono and learn a beginner-friendly festival dance -- or even model kimono yourself!

Join us for a relaxing afternoon picnic in the park while wearing your favorite yukata, summer kimono, or Japan-inspired attire.

We will be at Animazement in Culture Alley! The convention requires a ticket, but our table's activities are free! Find us: Friday 1 - 7 pm Saturday 10 am - 7 pm Sunday 10 am - 3 pm

Join the NC Kitsuke Club and Sachi Wagashi for a Zoom workshop on making traditional Japanese tea sweets. This is a paid event. More details below.

Step into the beauty of Japanese tradition at our booth! Whether you’ve always wanted to try on a kimono or are ready to take one home, we’ll help you experience the elegance of kitsuke firsthand.

Learn to braid your own obijime cord!

The end of the year is near, which means the Lantern Festival is just around the corner! Join us for a relaxing lantern making session — We will show you how to craft and paint your own lantern! A fee of $20 per person covers materials and refreshments.