Event Date: 2/3/2026 In the freezing temperature where the snow remains, 17 students participated. First of all, only the members practiced the thin tea. After that, we gave a lecture titled "From Tea Ceremony to Mindfulness-Hospitality as a Wellness Practice". Then, they were divided into two groups and practiced thin tea on tatami mats, and in another room, they practiced making a bowl of tea, and had them with sweets. Then we switched groups and practiced the same content.

Event Date: 10/18/2025 The Seattle Art Museum (SAM), located in downtown Seattle, is home to an authentic Japanese tearoom called “Ryokusui-an.” At the museum’s invitation, the Seattle Special District presented a Chanoyu (Japanese tea ceremony) demonstration in this tearoom. We began with a brief introduction to the history and spirit of Chanoyu and then presented an Omotesenke-style usucha (thin tea) demonstration. This was followed by an informal discussion about the tearo

Event Date: 10/03/2025 At the beginning of the new academic year in late September, the University of Washington held its annual Open House for new students. Now in its sixth year, the UW Chanoyu Club hosted an open tea practice in a campus classroom, welcoming about 25 students who gathered to observe. Senior club members demonstrated a tea gathering with commentary, followed by a tea service for the participants. During the Q&A session, students shared how practicing Chanoy

Event Date:  9/6/2025 We were honored to host a Harvest Moon Tea Gathering at the Seattle Japanese Garden’s tearoom, Shoseian, as part of the Garden’s autumn cultural programs. Once the event was announced online, the tea tickets sold out quickly. The tearoom was decorated with seasonal offerings, moon-viewing dumplings, and autumn grasses, creating an atmosphere inspired by Japan’s traditional moon-viewing culture. As we shared stories about appreciating the moon through dri

I n the second half of 2025, the Tea Ceremony Club enjoyed both regular practice and hands-on activities. Some members joined a summer camp and experienced temae on tatami mats, discovering a new and refreshing side of the tea ceremony. We also held a collaborative event with the Origami Club. Using higashi (dry sweets) shaped like a ninja star (shuriken)—specially ordered from Shigaraki, a region associated with the Kōga ninja—we enjoyed a tea gathering together. Along with

On October 23, 2025, the Fort Hamilton High School (FHHS) Tea Ceremony Club participated once again in the school’s Club Fair—our third year joining this event. Interest in the Tea Ceremony Club has grown remarkably this year, and over the course of five hours, we welcomed 320 visitors. It was especially heartwarming to see many teachers bring their students to our booth and say they “highly recommend” the club. More than 60 students who tasted matcha and traditional Japanese

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Event Date: 7/12/2025 Japan Fair, held at the Meydenbauer Convention Center in Bellevue, is a highly regarded cultural event that was honored with the "Event of the Year" award at the Visit Bellevue annual meeting. This free, two-day festival welcomes more than 20,000 visitors each year. It features hands-on activities, workshops, cultural performances, and exhibition booths from a wide range of Japanese organizations, businesses, and community groups—including the Consulate-

Event Date: 7/6/2025 The Seattle Japanese Garden hosts seasonal cultural events throughout the year, delighting visitors with traditional Japanese experiences. In July, the garden held its annual Tanabata Star Festival, featuring workshops where guests created paper ornaments and wrote wishes on tanzaku strips to tie onto bamboo branches, embracing the spirit of this beloved summer celebration. In conjunction with the festival, the Seattle Special District presented the Tanab

Event Date: 11/8/2025 The Washington, D.C. District held a "Tea Ceremony" event 🍵✨ on November 8 at Georgetown University's Graduate School International Day. Following the mini-lecture, we had a tatami-mat demonstration, served tea and sweets, and let the students experience making tea themselves. The students who participated were very interested and asked a variety of questions, making the afternoon fulfilling. We are happy to share the depth of Japanese culture. Thank yo

Event Date: 6/21/2025 The Seattle Art Museum, affectionately known as “SAM,” is located in the heart of downtown Seattle—an area rich in business and tourism. The museum is well known for its extensive collection of artworks from around the world, including Asian, Western, and African art. At the invitation of SAM, the Omotesenke Seattle Special District held a Chanoyu (tea ceremony) presentation inside the museum’s tearoom, Ryokusuian . During the one-hour session, visitors

Event Date: 6/8/2025 The Seattle Special District hosted a Chanoyu (tea ceremony)  experience for teachers from Washington State's public elementary, middle, and high schools participating in the U.S. Practical International Education Exchange Program , organized by the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Manabi Alliance . Manabi Alliance promotes hands-on global learning for all. In July 2025, the organization will lead a program in Japan commemorating the 80th anniversary of the postwar er

Event Date: 4/28/2025 🌸Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest first introduced the tea ceremony in 2012.   In  2017, the school became officially registered as an Omotesenke Gakkō Sadō (School Tea Program) institution. Since then, tea ceremony experiences have been held annually at the end of the school year as part of the Japanese language curriculum. Counting from before the school’s official registration, the program has continued for over 10 years. For students

Event Date: 11/4/2025 In the special class exclusively for members, we introduced "Fubuki Chaki" "flower arrangement," and "how to hang a scroll." As all four participants were men, the class also included an introduction to "otoko-demae" (men's style tea procedure). In the regular classes, one of the instructors gave a presentation with photos about the chashitsu (tea room). During the tatami-room session, participants learned guest etiquette, and some volunteers performed t

Event Date: 6/1/2025 ワシントン大学（UW）茶の湯クラブ 学年末茶会 ワシントン大学（UW）茶の湯クラブは、学年度の締めくくりとして、シアトル日本庭園の茶室「松声庵」において学年末茶会を開催しました。 当日は好天に恵まれ、鮮やかな新緑が映える日本庭園の風景が一層印象的でした。 The University of Washington (UW) Chanoyu Club held its School Year-End Tea Gathering at Shoseian, the teahouse within the Seattle Japanese Garden, to mark the close of the academic year. Blessed with beautiful weather and the vibrant colors of new greenery, the garden offered a serene and memorable setting for the occasion....

Event Date: 10/12/2025 In the season when chrysanthemums are fragrant, we held a demonstration and workshop at the Harriet Tubman Cultural Center in Columbia, Maryland. The event was attended by about 270 people. The visitors learned about the introduction of the tea ceremony and how to drink tea. At the workshop, some people used tea whisks to make matcha tea for the first time, and they were very happy with the valuable experience. 菊の花が香る季節となりましたメリーランド州コロンビアにあります「ハリエット　タブマ

Event Date: 10/7/2025 Since 2012, the club has been guided and supported by instructors from the Omotesenke Domonkai Eastern Region USA. This year marks our 14th anniversary! We welcomed nearly ten new members this semester, joining five continuing students to carry on the tradition. Our practice began with basic table exercises, followed by a tea ceremony in the tea room led by our president, Sara. Sara, now in her second term as president, will graduate this year — and a ne

A gentle autumn rain fell from the morning, and though the sun occasionally peeked through the drifting clouds, the weather shifted throughout the day. Yet a refreshing breeze brought comfort, and we were able to share a warm, pleasant time with our guests while appreciating the subtle beauty of the changing season. The public tea gathering featured two usucha (thin tea) and two koicha (thick tea) sessions, welcoming many participants. In the usucha room, a hanging scroll bea

Event Date: 10/4/2025 On a clear autumn day, October 4th, we held a demonstration of the Omotesenke school of Japanese tea ceremony at the serene JP Humes Japanese Stroll Garden. More than 20 guests attended, offering us a meaningful opportunity to introduce the spirit of chanoyu and its deep connection to Zen philosophy. As part of the demonstration, two guests were invited to step into the tatami room and experience the etiquette of being a guest in a traditional tea settin

Event Date: 6/1/2025 Year-End Tea Gathering at the Seattle Japanese Garden ワシントン大学茶の湯クラブ「卒業茶会」— シアトル日本庭園にて The University of Washington...