About the Workshop

This 90-minute immersive session unfolds in three parts — flatware polishing, spoon tasting, and a complimentary food and sake experience.

The workshop begins with an introduction to Yamazaki’s heritage and an inside look at their factory through a short documentary. You’ll then take part in a guided spoon tasting, comparing standard flatware with Yamazaki’s precision-crafted pieces to discover how thoughtful design transforms the dining experience.

In the hands-on portion, you’ll learn hand-polishing techniques and create your own personalized flatware set (2 pieces) to take home. Each participant may engrave up to 3–5 initials of their choice on each piece. Guests will also have exclusive access to pre-order from the Gold Leaf Tableware Collection by the Hakuichi Project — a special collaboration rarely available outside Japan.

Throughout the session, enjoy Niigata specialty sweets, sake tasting, and complimentary food, celebrating the culinary traditions of Yamazaki’s home region.

Included with Each Ticket ($70)

All materials and tools provided
Two (2) Aquatique Bright Dinner Spoons ($68 total value) — hand-polished and personalized to take home
Complimentary Japanese food
Niigata regional sweets and sake tasting
Special in-store discount on Yamazaki products

Cancellation Policy

Due to limited seating, all workshop registrations are final and non-refundable.

If you notify us at least 72 hours before the workshop, we will provide a store credit for the registration amount to use toward ARJ merchandise purchases. To cancel and request a credit, email us at help@arj.la. Please note that we are unable to honor reschedule requests with less than 72 hours advance notice.

For any inquiry, please contact us help@arj.la or 213-608-7574.

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