work~shop ~ Moxa w/ Yuzu Acupuncture
Join Yume of Yuzu Acupuncture for a hands-on workshop exploring how moxa, a traditional warming therapy, can support your health and keep you cozy through the winter season.
Moxa, also known as moxibustion, is an ancient practice used in traditional East Asian medicine where aged mugwort is burned to warm the body, promote circulation, and ease tension and pain. In this workshop, you’ll learn the therapeutic benefits of moxa, explore different ways it can be safely applied at home, and gain practical guidance on incorporating it into your everyday wellness routine.
lisssten ~ E.Ellison + Harland Silverman [live performance]
[sold out ~ ty!]
Join us for our first live performance in the shop featuring two acts, the liquid vocal melodies of E. Ellison and meditave vibrations of cellist, Harlan Silverman. Limited floor and chair seating. Snacks, sake, and seltzer by donation. It will be a cozy affair.
tassste ~ Mochi Party w/ Ippai
Ippai will be popping up in Fumi and selling fresh mochi made by Jane Hashimawari. In addition she’ll be serving up warm bowls of zenzai, a traditional Japanese sweet soup made from azuki beans with fresh mochi accompanyment.
Come hang. Come shop.
lisssten ~ w/ Limanjaya [dj set]
Shop, hang, and lisssten. Join us for a DJ session with our buddy, Limanjaya. He’ll be serving up an eclectic mix of ambient, jazz, soul, and hip hop. All on wax sourced from Portland and Japan. Tips welcome. Free tea ~
Sashiko Mending w/ mai ide
Join artist mai ide, a visual artist based in Portland, OR, for a relaxing day of Sashiko stitching — not just to learn a technique, but to explore the cultural significance of Sashiko. This workshop invites you into the world of traditional Japanese mending technique, where each stitch carries stories of sustainability, resilience, and healing.
Furosiki Workshop w/ Okappa Houseware (Session 2)
Join us for a late afternoon of tea, cookies, and the art of furoshiki — the Japanese tradition of wrapping with cloth. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn simple and beautiful ways to wrap gifts for the season using fabric squares that can be reused.
Furosiki Workshop w/ Okappa Houseware (Session 1)
Join us for a late afternoon of tea, cookies, and the art of furoshiki — the Japanese tradition of wrapping with cloth. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn simple and beautiful ways to wrap gifts for the season using fabric squares that can be reused.
Fumi Housewarming Party
Fumi is open for business and it’s time to celebrate. Come to our housewarming party Friday 11/14 4-6p at our new brick-and-mortar location (4007 N Mississippi Ave). in.fluence will be spinning records, little by little will be pouring cider, and we’ll be serving up some onigiri (rice balls) ~! It’ll be a cozy one. 楽しみしています (we’re excited)!