FEW Kansai September 25 Meeting
Kimono: History, Beauty, and the Art of Wearing
DATE: Thursday, September 25, 2025
TIME: 6:00 pm–Social Hour, 7:00 pm–Dinner, 8:00 pm–Presentation
PLACE: Hilton Osaka (Umeda), 4F
COST: ¥6,000 - Members
¥8,000 - Nonmembers (women only)
RSVP by: Midnight, September 17, 2025
Join us to explore the art and tradition of kimono, one of Japan’s most iconic cultural symbols. Catherine Nakamichi, an experienced kimono enthusiast, will guide us through its history, its various types, and the principles of coordination. Learn how season, occasion, and motifs influence kimono choice, and gain insight into the skill and knowledge needed to wear it beautifully. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your appreciation of this elegant and timeless cultural treasure.
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ONLINE OPTION
FEW Kansai members who are unable to attend the face-to-face meeting can join online via Zoom by registering for the Online Meeting option. RSVP by Wednesday midnight, September 24. Please contact us if you have any questions about the online meeting option.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Hilton Dinner Meeting: Cancellations accepted until midnight, September 17.
Online Meeting: Cancellations accepted until midnight, September 24.
Meeting fees are non-refundable after the cancellation deadlines.
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Appetizer: Chicken caprese: chicken sausage with tomato, mascarpone cheese mousse & basil pistou
Main dish: Oven-baked salmon with autumn ras-el-hanout spices and beurre blanc
<Meat>
Appetizer: Chicken caprese: chicken sausage with tomato, mascarpone cheese mousse & basil pistou
Main dish: Beef fillet with potato & bacon croustade, seasonal vegetables, pinot-noir sauce
<Vegetarian & Vegan >
Appetizer: Sumac-flavored avocado hummus: roasted avocado, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic bread
Main dish: Veggie meat macaroni gratin
All meals come with Dessert and Coffee or Tea
Dessert: Green tea catalana and fig & cassis sherbet
Vegetarian & Vegan Dessert: Fig salad and cassis sherbet
