Valentine’s Day Sake Labels
Looking for a romantic, meaningful, and unforgettable Valentine’s gift? Join Japanese calligraphy artist Taisan Tanaka for his popular monthly workshop at Kato Sake Works in Brooklyn.
Create a Personalized Japanese Calligraphy Sake Label — Valentine’s Edition
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from 7:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Kato Sake Works – 379 Troutman Street, Brooklyn
Admission: $28.52
Looking for a romantic, meaningful, and unforgettable Valentine’s gift?
Join Japanese calligraphy artist Taisan Tanaka for his popular monthly workshop at Kato Sake Works in Brooklyn. Held on the second Wednesday of the month, the class teaches attendees how to create a sake label featuring your favorite word or a message in Japanese.
This month’s class is focused on creating Valentine’s Day-inspired calligraphy designs—perfect for gifting someone you love or for celebrating self-love with something special.
🎨 No Experience Needed
All attendees, regardless of level, will learn how to write meaningful Japanese characters such as names, wishes, or loving messages, and turn them into your very own custom sake label
💝 Why Join?
Because it’s a heartfelt, cultural, and beautifully personal gift, something handcrafted and full of meaning
🍶 Perks
Sake bottles are available for purchase on site
You can even enjoy sake while creating — a perfect pairing of art and romance!
Whether you’re celebrating with a partner, a friend, or yourself, this class offers a memorable and creative way to mark Valentine’s Day. To purchase tickets, please visit Taisan Tanaka’s Eventbrite page.
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Calligraphy Master Leads Workshop at Brooklyn Kura
Enjoy the meditative art of Japanese Calligraphy with a glass of sake and sushi pairing!
Japanese Calligraphy Workshop with Rihaku Inoue
Sunday, September 28 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Kura – 36 34th Street, Industry City, Brooklyn
Admission: $109.96
Enjoy the meditative art of Japanese Calligraphy with a glass of sake and sushi pairing!
This Sunday, Brooklyn Kura hosts a special afternoon of mindfulness, calligraphy, sake, and sushi in collaboration with Japanese Calligraphy Master RIHAKU.
Welcome the season of early autumn through brush, ink, and flavor. The theme of this workshop is the Zen-inspired phrase: 「ひと葉落ちて 秋を知る」Hitoha ochite Aki wo shiru. (When a single leaf falls, the world senses the coming of autumn.)
Guided by RIHAKU, participants will slow down, align breath with brush, and experience the meditative rhythm of Japanese calligraphy. Writing this seasonal phrase becomes a practice of mindfulness—quieting the mind, noticing subtle transitions, and embracing the present moment.
RIHAKU (center, in kimono) leads a calligraphy workshop at Brooklyn Kura
Each guest will create their own unique piece on traditional Japanese washi paper, to be taken home as a personal keepsake of calm and clarity.
This mindful journey will be paired with a tasting of Brooklyn Kura’s premium sake, along with casual futomaki rolls and inari prepared by Sushi Chef Yoshihiko Kousaka. His simple yet refined sushi will complement the spirit of the workshop, grounding the senses in flavor and seasonality.
To register, please visit Brooklyn Kura’s website.
About Rihaku Inoue
Rihaku is a New York–based Japanese calligraphy artist and founder of RIHAKU New York. She pioneers “3D Calligraphy,” blending classical brush techniques with projection mapping and VR. She has collaborated with Michelin-starred restaurants, cultural institutions, Brooklyn Kura, and in 2025 she led a mindful calligraphy workshop sponsored by JP Morgan. Her large-scale calligraphy performance at Japan’s Todaiji National Temple garnered national media coverage. Her mission is to share the timeless spirit of Japanese calligraphy across cultures, fusing tradition with innovation. Follow her on Instagram at @rierihaku.
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