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Kobo Sessions: Sonic Improvisation Trio x Japanese Wine x Bento Box

May 02 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:45 pm

$100 – $150

Hosfelt Gallery

260 Utah St
San Francisco, CA 94103 United States

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Featuring: Kanoko Nishi (koto), Theresa Wong (voice and cello) and Haruka Fujii (percussion)

Nippon Kobo presents the second Kobo Sessions, on May 2, 2026 at Hosfelt Gallery in San Francisco.

Kobo Sessions are premium events set in intimate locations, with a small audience capacity to offer an intimate experience of music and culture from contemporary Japan. Centered on this year’s theme — Ma: The Space Between All Things — this event will explore Japanese aesthetics and music through an interdisciplinary collaboration between the sonic improvisation trio of Kanoko Nishi (koto), Theresa Wong (cello), and Haruka Fujii (percussion), alongside an exhibition of artworks by Emil Lukas.

Nippon Kobo Spring Season 2026 is presented in collaboration with Hosfelt Gallery, Asian Wine Association of America, The Conservatory at One Sansome, and Japan Society of Northern California.

Date & Time:
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 from 6pm – 8:45pm

Venue:
Hosfelt Gallery, San Francisco | 260 Utah St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Tickets:
General without wine tasting $100
General with wine tasting $125
VIP reserved front seating $150

Music, Panel Discussion, and Bento box dinner included in all tickets

Agenda:

6pm-6:30 PM Doors Open, Welcome Wine reception by
Mikami Vineyards, Kazumi Wines, Six Cloves Wines
6:30-7:10 PM Winemakers Talk
7:10-8:10 PM Music Performance by Haruka Fujii, Kanoko Nishi-Smith, Theresa Wong
8:10-8:45 PM Meet and Greet with the Makers and Musicians
8:45 PM Doors close

*the event will be accompanied by Wine-pairing Bento Box by Yatai Japanese Food Catering

See more details about the event on Nippon Kobo’s event page.

In Collaboration with

Haruka Fujii (percussion)

Kanoko Nishi (koto)

Theresa Wong (cello)