What gets anyone out of the house, across town, and into shared space? We’re homebodies and get the resistance to the trek but we also believe that real life interaction amongst strangers (and loved ones) is key to community health. The sensorial quality of that space also matters. We aim to create, participate in, and support spaces/events that welcome, engage, and, quite frankly, don’t feel like a waste of time.
Find out what we are up to below. Want to collaborate? Drop us a line ~!
Upcoming Events
Hanami Matsuri
A two day celebration of the cherry blossom season!
Hanami is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the fleeting beauty of the sakura (cherry blossom) season. Matsuri means festival in Japanese. Let’s celebrate the sakura season together ~! Bring your bachan (granny)!
MARKET ~ Sat Mar 29th, 11-4p
Electrica Coffee ~ 2181 NW Nicolai St
Featuring all Japanese owned vendors. We’ll have seasonal food, zakka (home, decor, everyday goods), sakura photo booth, and activities for the whole fam.
PICNIC ~ Sun Mar 30th 12-3p
Japanese American Historical Plaza ~ 98 SW Naito Pkwy
Join us down by the cherry blossom trees at the Japanese American Historical Plaza. We invite you to BYOB (bring your own bento) to sit in community beneath the sakura. Be sure to RSVP for details and updates!
Find all event details at: fumiishome.com/hanami
Past Events
Incense and Olfaction *Sold Out*
Sat, Mar 15th, 6-8p ~ Apa Kabar ~ 2730 NE MLK Jr Blvd.
Join artist Mia Reiko Braverman for a session focused on the nose, where we’ll explore fragrance through the multi-sensory practice of making and enjoying Japanese style incense.
In this class you will make 8-10 incense cones from all natural materials as well as experience unique and rare fragrant woods from the Monkoh tradition of listening to incense. You will also receive a kiribako (wood box made in Japan) to carry your incense cones.
Drinks and onigiri (rice balls) will be provided. The Apa Kabar space is floor seating only (shoes off) but please let us know if you need any accommodations.
Tuition (includes all supplies): $75
Japanese Incense Making ~Kauai, Hawaii ~ *Sold Out*
Sun, Feb 23rd, 1-4p ~ Japanese Grandma’s Cafe ~ 3871 Hanapepe Road
** UPDATE: Tickets are sold out but if you are still interested in taking the class, please reach out at hi@fumiishome.com **
The creation of rituals surrounding incense exist across cultures, connecting us and our histories with a fragrant thread. Join us for an intimate class in learning the history and traditions of making Japanese style incense.
In this class you will make 8-10 incense cones from all natural materials as well as experience unique and rare fragrant woods and herbs from the Monkoh tradition of listening to incense. You will also receive a kiribako (wood box made in Japan) to carry your incense cones.
Tuition (includes all supplies): $75
January
Scent & Shape: and incense and ceramic experience
Sun, Jan 19th, 3:30-6p ~ Sandy River Studio ~ 16261 SE Ten Eyck
In this muti-medium class you learn to make Japanese style incense cones from all natural materials as well as a ceramic vessel with Jamie Holub to burn your incense cones in.
Take a trip out of the city, grab a donut at Joe’s, and find your way to the beautiful Sandy River Studio. In addition to making incense and a vessel, you will learn about the history of Japanese incense and experience “listening to incense” by enjoying traditional and rare fragrant woods. Tea and onigiri (rice balls) will be served while you work!
Incense and Tea
Sat, Jan 11th, 6-8p ~ Apa Kabar ~ 2730 NE MLK Jr Blvd.
In this class you will learn how to make Japanese style incense cones from all natural materials and enjoy gongfu tea by Amy Zhen. Rituals around incense and tea can bring a similar kind of present stillness. We hope this class will mellow you out and give your senses a tasty treat.
The Apa Kabar space is floor seating only (shoes off) but please let us know if you need any accommodations.
December
Light of Winter: a mellow holiday market
Sun, Dec 22nd, 11-3p ~ Golden Hour ~ 1127 NW 16th Ave.
We are excited to be collaborating with Golden Hour to host a holiday market for all our last minute gift giving friends.
This is a debut of Fumi in full swing as we will be featuring our ENTIRE Fumi Collects selection including imports from our recent trip to Japan, many items not available online, a peek into our bachan style (granny style) vintage clothing collection (all sourced in Japan), and our new limited edition incense fragrance, Okini, a silken blend of Indian sandalwood and camphor.
We will be joined by an amazing collection of folks including:
Soen ~ Japanese style snacks and treats
Bardo ~ Exquisite loose leaf teas
Storied Objects ~ Artisan made homewares
Hazel Cox ~ art objects and holiday decor
Fumi ~handmade incense, vintage homewares, art
Boet ~ Jewelry and art
Close Circle ~ Art and objects made and curated by Breesa Culver
Emmy Eao ~ Hand dipped beeswax candles
Goodies Snack Shop ~ Exceptional snacks, pantry, beauty & self care
Stone Medicine Co. ~ Gemstone jewelry
Golden Hour ~ gold ear seeds, apothecary, and selfcare
Wren Wren ~ Japanese and Korean label vintage clothing
Bap ~ Korean milk bread and other delights
Old Pal Kitchen + Market ~ Specialty made pantry bites~ and exclusive vintage selections and Japanese denim!
November
Luke Wyland - DJ Beacon Sound + Special Guests - Free show!
Sun, Nov 17th, 5:30-7p ~ Speck’s Records ~ 8216 N Denver Ave.
Luke Wyland will be celebrating the vinyl arrival of “Kuma Cove,” his most recent solo release. Fumi will be scenting the space with our upcoming limited release cone, Okini. Catch an intimate show, some great local performers, and get home before 8. Music at 6p. All ages welcome.
You can listen or buy the record here.
Read the Willamette Week article about the release.
Japanese Incense Making
Sun, Nov 10th, 1-4p
The creation and rituals surrounding incense exist across cultures, connecting us and our histories with a fragrant thread. Join us for an intimate class in learning the history and traditions in making Japanese style incense with artist, Mia Reiko Braverman. In this class you will make 8-10 incense cones from all natural materials as well as experience unique and rare fragrant woods and herbs from the Monkoh tradition of listening to incense. This will be a very small group (only room for 9 participants). The timing is a bit intentional. Hoping to create a calming post election space to take a break from information overload and just focus on our senses.
Tuition (includes all supplies): $35-75 sliding scale
~Drinks and snacks will be provided.~
July
Tanabata Market at Electrica Coffee
Sun, July 7th, 11-3p ~ Electrica Coffee ~ 2181 NW Nicolai St.
In the spirit of the Japanese festival Tanabata, Fumi will be joining a great collection of folks in the beautiful Electrica Coffee shop. vendors include:
Soen ~ With kakigori (Japanese shave ice) & food. They will have a special kakigori flavor for the event.
Ken Pincus ~ Cool variety of ceramic cups & bowls.
Sun Flower Sake ~ Sake tastings & advice.
Mizuba tea Co. ~ Hanging out and helping with matcha bevies!
June
Fumi Launch Party
Sat, June 15th, 3-6p ~ Good Wood ~ 205 NE MLK Jr Blvd
We’d like to introduce you to the beginning of something new. We’d like to introduce you to Fumi. Hosted in the beautiful Good Wood space with snacks by Soen and tea by Bardo.
Live performance by Luke Wyland and welcome incense smoke out session with Mia Reiko Braverman, Fumi creator.
Photo by Jerek Barcelona