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Katsuhiro Noguchi Photography Exhibition: “Fukushima Flowers”

The Nippon GalleryThe Nippon Gallery is currently hosting a photography exhibition featuring “Fukushima Flowers” by Katsuhiro Noguchi, the winner of the grand prize at Nikon Photography Contest 2014-2015. After witnessing the Great East Japan Earthquake that struck on March 11, 2011, he was moved by the Fukushima flowers that bloomed amid the chaos. Since then, Mr. Noguchi has been ceaselessly photographing those flowers, hoping to share their strength and beauty.Locaiton: 145 W. 57th St., (bet. 6th & 7th Aves.), New York, NY 10019TEL: 212-581-2223www.nipponclub.org FB

Cozy Sushi Bar Filled with “Showa”-Retro Ambience

Fried Sardine Fish Cakes is a delicacy in Chef Suzuki’s home prefecture, Shizuoka. You will never find this dish at any other place in New York.Sushi You100 Stanton St., (bet. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), New York, NY 10002246 E. 51st St., (bet. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), New York, NY 10022TEL: 212-752-2987www.sushi-you.comTue-Fri: 12pm-1:30pm, 6-10pm, Sat: 6-10pmJapan recently experienced a transition from the Heisei to the Reiwa era, but there is a place in Midtown where you can be immersed in the even older Showa era (1926-1989). This is Sushi You, a restaurant run by Shizuoka-born chef and owner Miku Su...

Tea Kitamura: Organic, Single-Origin Green Tea from Nagasaki

Kitamura Tea Company is a family-owned green tea producer that has specialized in organic tea since 1969. They have grown tea on a plantation on a mountain 360 meters (1,181 ft.) above sea level in Nagasaki Prefecture and process harvested tea on site to ensure the highest and safest quality. Their single-origin, 100% organic green tea is highly regarded in Japan, and is finally being imported to the U.S. this spring. Mr. Chikaji Kitamura, founder of Kitamura Tea Company, started growing truly organic tea with neither agricultural chemicals nor chemical fertilizers even when organic agricultur...

Taste of Authentic Natto Soybeans Available at Samurice

NATTO Co., Ltd.Made from fermented soybeans, natto has a distinctly pungent aroma but beloved as an accompaniment to sticky rice. And for just one day, an authentic taste of natto will be brought to New Yorkers by NATTO, a company based in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture—also known as the natto capital of Japan. Using carefully selected, high-quality soybeans from Hokkaido, NATTO stays true to the traditional method to create their natto. Find them at Samurice, and a representative from NATTO will answer any questions from 10am to 6pm.Location: Samurice inside Canal Street Market, 265 Canal St., (bet...

Islands of Tokyo

-ISLANDS OF TOKYO-Oshima, Niijima, KozushimaChopsticks NY republishes selected articles from att.JAPAN, a multilingual travel magazine for foreign visitors to Japan. This month, we introduce remote islands belonging to Tokyo and Okinawa.Tokyo is a big city, but it still has small islands in its territory, such as the Izu Islands and the Ogasawara Islands, for example. Here we introduce three islands, Oshima, Niijima, and Kozushima, which offer rich nature and perfect environment for outdoor activities. They are accessible from Tokyo in four hours by a high-speed boat.Oshima IslandOshima is the...

22nd Annual Sake Lecture and Tasting: Drinking Vessels

Japan SocietyJapan Society will host their annual sake lecture and tasting, with a focus on sake drinking and serving vessels. Sake expert Timothy Sullivan will explore the traditions and variety of sake vessels, from practical to playful, to help deepen your knowledge of sake. The lecture will then be followed by a tasting reception with more than 30 kinds of premium sake. Tickets are available online.Location: 333 E. 47th St., (bet. 1st & 2nd Aves.), New York, NY 10017TEL: 212-832-1155www.japansociety.org IG FB TW

Complimentary Check-Up and X-Ray for Children

Waterside Dental CareAt Waterside Dental Care, they insist upon personalized care for each and every patient with their well being in mind. For the entire month of June, Waterside Dental Care will provide complimentary check-up and radiation-free X-ray services for children under 12 years old who receive a cleaning service (cost of $190).Location: 10 Waterside Plz., (at 25th St.), New York, NY 10010TEL: 212-683-6260www.watersidedds.com

June Promotion: 20% Discount on Cut & Straightening

GARDEN NEW YORKFor this month’s promotion, the West Village’s Japanese hair salon, GARDEN NEW YORK will be offering a 20% discount on their haircut and straightening service until June 30 for new customers. Takashi, a hairstylist at GARDEN states, “Our straightening treatment won’t completely straighten your hair out like Japanese Straightening, but it’ll make it easier to style your hair.” To receive this offer, select your hairstylist using their website, and mention Chopsticks NY at the time of your appointment.Location: 323 W. 11th St., (bet. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), New York, NY 1001...

Five Cocktails Accentuated with Matcha

Five Cocktails Accentuated with MatchaMatcha (powdered green tea) is normally found in lattes, but now it’s not so unusual to find it them in cocktails, too! Here we introduce five cocktails that have met their matcha.Jade EmperorInsa328 Douglass St., Brooklyn, NY 11217TEL: 718-855-2620www.insabrooklyn.com IG FBInspired by Korean folktales, the Jade Emperor’s smooth, rich earthiness is owed to the pisco and matcha syrup, and welcomes you with an aroma of fresh cucumbers. Accompanied by notes of tangy citrus, it’s a joy to drink as basil seeds pop in your mouth.Melon-Lime Soda©Noah FecksKatana ...

New York Japanese Jazz Festival

Smoke Jazz & Supper ClubSmoke Jazz & Supper Club presents world-class jazz for seven nights a week. And for just three nights, they will host the New York Japanese Jazz Festival. Among those performing will be Akiko Tsuruga Quartet with Jerry Weldon on June 25, and Tadataka Unno Trio featuring Jimmy Cobb on June 26. For more information, check the website below.Location: 2751 Broadway(bet. W. 105th & 106th Sts.), New York, NY 10025TEL: 212-864-6662www.smokejazz.com IG FB TW