Setsugekka by Tea-Whisk

03/30/2026

Four Seasons in New York
– Gems of Japanese Music –
Vol. 35  Spring
 

by 𝐘𝐨𝐤𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐊𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐚

Sunday, April 5
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Experience the sounds of koto and shamisen through the seasons in this ongoing concert series, featuring over 70 works from classical to contemporary.

The upcoming Spring concert (Vol. 35) will present Enoshima no Kyoku by Yamada Kengyo, Sukeroku Yukari no Edozakura (Kato-bushi), and more.

Guests will also enjoy matcha prepared by tea master Souheki Mori.

We would love for you to join us for this special occasion.
Seats are limited and advance reservation is recommended.

https://www.setsugekkany.com/activities/events/four-seasons-in-ny-202604/

📸by

#木村伶香能

03/25/2026

Vol. 4 Branching Paths

Photography exhibition by Omar Aly

Opening Night Saturday April 4th, 6-8pm

A window to into spring.
The lines on my map branching out to different moments and experiences on my journey through Japan. This collection of images show the end of these branches as flowers blooming in spring.

We will be holding a Tea Ceremony Saturday April 11th at 11 am, and a Camera Talk & Sencha Tasting Saturday April 18th 11 am, reservations can be made on our website.

Join us Saturday for matcha, sencha, and a relaxing time. We hope to see you there!

74 E 7th St New York 10003

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03/18/2026

Ceramic Matcha Bowl Workshop
with Ceramic Artist Judy Weddle

Saturday, March 28
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Reservation via link in bio

We are pleased to announce that, due to its warm reception, this special workshop will now be offered as a monthly gathering.

Led by professional ceramic artist Judy Weddle, participants are gently guided in creating their own matcha tea bowl.

Shape and form a one-of-a-kind chawan with your own hands.

Working with clay becomes a quiet and reflective moment — a tactile connection to the spirit of tea.

We look forward to sharing this creative moment and shaping something both unique and beautiful together.

📸by

03/10/2026

Celebrating the Launch of Sencha at Setsugekka 🍃

For the past nine years, Setsugekka has been dedicated to sharing the rich world of matcha with New York. Now, we are delighted to introduce sencha to our menu.

Join us for a special Tea & Music Party, where Souheki will guide you through the art of brewing sencha alongside our talented musician Day and Ventura.

Enjoy four varieties of Japanese tea—Gyokuro, Sencha, Hojicha, and Genmaicha—paired with a vegetable-based Japanese plate and miso soup, with live music in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

We look forward to celebrating this new chapter with you.

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03/10/2026

Celebrating the Launch of Sencha at Setsugekka 🍃

For the past nine years, Setsugekka has been dedicated to sharing the rich world of matcha with New York. Now, we are delighted to introduce sencha to our menu.

Join us for a special Tea & Music Party, where Souheki will guide you through the art of brewing sencha alongside our talented musician Day and Ventura.

Enjoy four varieties of Japanese tea—Gyokuro, Sencha, Hojicha, and Genmaicha—paired with a vegetable-based Japanese plate and miso soup, with live music in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

We look forward to celebrating this new chapter with you.

📸by

02/24/2026

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Ceramic Matcha Bowl Workshop
with ceramic artist Judy Weddle
– Second Session Added –

Due to the wonderful response to our first workshop, we are delighted to offer a second session of this special ceramic experience.

This Saturday, February 28
10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Reserve via link in bio

Create your own one-of-a-kind matcha tea bowl, shaped by your own hands. Working with clay invites a quiet moment of creativity and connection with the spirit of tea — a rare opportunity to slow down and experience the beauty of making.

The workshop includes all materials, clay, glaze, and electric kiln firing.

Participants will also enjoy a tasting of two carefully selected sencha teas served during the workshop by tea master Souheki Mori.

We would be honored to share this intimate and creative experience with you.

Space is limited and advance reservation is recommended.

📸by

02/11/2026

Ceramic Matcha Bowl Workshop
with Ceramic Artist Judy Weddle

Friday, February 13, 3 pm - 5:30 pm
Reservation at a bio

We are delighted to host a special workshop led by professional ceramic artist Judy Weddle, who will guide participants in creating their own matcha tea bowl.
 
Create a one-of-a-kind matcha tea bowl—crafted by your own hands.
Spending time touching the clay and shaping form becomes a quiet moment of connection with the spirit of tea.
 
Friday, February 13, 3 pm - 5:30 pm
 
Includes all materials, clay, glaze, and electric kiln firing costs.
Participants will also enjoy a tasting of two special sencha teas served during the workshop.
We would be honored to share this intimate and creative experience with you.

01/25/2026

01/20/2026

Four Seasons in New York – Gems of Japanese Music –
Vol. 34  Winter
 
by 𝐘𝐨𝐤𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐊𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐚

This Sunday, January 25, 2026
5:00 pm (EST)

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦
Midare Rinzetsu composed by Yatsuhashi-kengyo
Kotobuki Kurabe composed by Yamase Taiga II
Shinsen-cho for solo sangen composed by Kin’ichi Nakanoshima

The details about the program and reservations, please take a look the link below.
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https://www.setsugekkany.com/activities/events/four-seasons-in-ny-202601/

We sincerely look forward to seeing you and sharing this special opportunity to learn something new together.

#木村伶香能

01/03/2026

Calligraphy x MUSIC
by RIHAKU, Day x Ventura 

A New Year Immersive Art Experience
Live Performance × Projection Mapping

Sunday, January 11, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Reservation link in bio

Celebrate the New Year with a unique fusion of Japanese calligraphy, live guitar and clarinet music, and projection mapping.
 
This immersive evening brings together tradition and contemporary art, featuring a first-time collaboration by renowned calligrapher Rihaku Inoue, guitarist Alaska Day, and clarinetist Max Ventura.
 
We hope you will enjoy this rare opportunity to experience the harmony of calligraphy and live music at Setsugekka.
We very much look forward to welcoming you.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year 2026 ✨

We hope you are enjoying a bright and peaceful beginning to the year.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support—it truly means so much to us.

With heartfelt gratitude, we look forward to preparing a bowl of matcha for each of you, cherishing every encounter in the spirit of Ichigo Ichie.

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12/11/2025

Sawami Aoki Exhibition — Artist in Attendance Tomorrow, Friday, 12/12, 3 pm - 5:30 pm

Sawami Aoki’s ceramic exhibition is now gracefully underway, with several works already placed in the hands of appreciative collectors.
Tomorrow, Friday, December 12, from 3:00 to 5:30 pm, Sawami will be present at the gallery to greet guests and offer a closer look into her creative process.
We would be delighted to welcome you to view her exquisite pieces in person.

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12/10/2025

✨ Craft a Holiday Greeting in Japanese Calligraphy by Rihaku ✨
Only three seats left!
This Sunday, December 14, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
At Setsugekka 74 E 7th Street, NYC

Create a heartfelt message card for someone special using traditional Japanese calligraphy.

In this workshop, you’ll write:
「心ばかり」
「ますますのお幸せをお祈りします」
“With heartfelt gratitude.”
“Wishing you increasing happiness.”
Using the beauty of hiragana and kanji—two uniquely Japanese writing styles—you will express this message through Japanese calligraphy.

Enjoy a calming, mindful moment as you write with brush and ink, and let your handwritten strokes carry warmth into the holiday and New Year season.
Join us and share your wishes from the heart. 💕

11/07/2025

Judy Weddle Ceramic Exhibition
“Between Two Hands”
11/5/2025 - 11/30/2025

Opening Reception on Friday, 11/14, 6 - 8 pm
Tea Tasting by Souheki Mori on Sunday, 11/23 & Saturday, 11/29, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

At Setsugekka
74 E 7th Street, NYC

We are pleased to extend a warm invitation to the ceramic exhibition “Between Two Hands“ by Judy Weddle. In the Japanese tea ceremony, every gesture requires both hands—pouring, whisking, receiving. This mindful engagement reveals the essence of tea: Harmony, Respect, Purity, Tranquility.

In the same spirit, each ceramic vessel is born between two hands—formed, carved, and finished with focused presence. Every piece carries the memory of touch.

Between Two Hands by Judy Weddle presents tea bowls and large-scale vessels that celebrate connection—between maker and clay, host and guest, stillness and movement.

Join us in this celebration of balance, presence, and the quiet beauty held between two hands.

* In conjunction with her ceramic exhibition, we will hold a photography exhibition “Wa Kei Sei Jaku” by Omar Aly.

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10/28/2025

Four Seasons in New York – Gems of Japanese Music – Vol. 33  Autumn
 by 𝐘𝐨𝐤𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐊𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐚

Sunday, November 2, 5 pm

Four Seasons in New York – Concert Series
Experience the timeless beauty of traditional Japanese music with Yoko Reikano Kimura on koto and shamisen. Since 2015, this concert series has introduced more than 60 classical works, celebrating Japan’s musical heritage in the heart of New York.
Program: “Akikaze no Kyoku,” “Matsukaze,” and more
After the concert, enjoy matcha served by tea master Souheki Mori of Setsugekka.
Join us for an evening of harmony, culture, and sound.
[link in bio]

10/18/2025

Harmony of Stillness and Taste
An Evening of Japanese Calligraphy and Sushi
Immerse yourself in a rare cultural experience where two traditional Japanese arts meet — the expressive beauty of calligraphy and the delicate artistry of sushi — right here in New York.
Calligraphy with Rihaku Inoue
Learn the graceful art of Japanese calligraphy and create your own piece to take home.
Sushi by Chef Yoshihiko Kousaka
Enjoy a live demonstration and tasting by the Michelin-starred chef, celebrating the harmony of flavor and form.
A mindful evening of art, taste, and presence — all in one unforgettable experience.
Date: Tuesday, October 28
Location: Setsugekka Matcha Teahouse, East Village
Fee: $135 + tax (includes all materials and sushi)
Seats: Limited availability — only a few spots left





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10/01/2025

🌿🍵 Enjoy Our Freshest House-Ground Matcha – Open Japanese Tea Ceremony in Manhattan 🍵🌿
Step into the serene world of the Japanese tea ceremony in the very heart of Manhattan.
Tea master Souheki will begin with a short introduction to the philosophy of tea, then invite you to experience the ritual itself.

✨ For this special occasion, she will serve our freshest, house-ground matcha — a once-in-a-lifetime taste of pristine beauty and tranquility, offered only here amidst the vibrant energy of New York City.

📸 In conjunction with the Open Tea Ceremony, we are honored to present a photography exhibition, “Wa Kei Sei Jaku”by Omar Aly — capturing the timeless spirit of harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility.

Join us and discover how, even in the bustle of Manhattan, the quiet grace of tea can bring stillness and connection.

📍 Location: Setsugekka Matcha
Setsugekka East Village
74 E 7th Street, New York, NY 10003

📅 Date:
•    Saturday, October 4
11 am – 12 pm
•    Sunday, October 5
11 am - 12 pm
•    Saturday, October 11
11 am - 12 pm / 2 - 3 pm
•    Saturday, October 12
11 am - 12 pm / 2 - 3 pm

🎟️ Reserve your place now!

https://www.setsugekkany.com/activities/tea-ceremony/open-tea-ceremony/

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