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

Event Date: 5/29/2025 Fort Hamilton High School, founded in 1941 and the 2nd largest public high school in NYC, held its 3rd annual...

Tea Ceremony Club Highlights (Jan–June 2025) We kicked off the year with Hatsugama, a traditional New Year’s tea gathering. Our beginner...

This summer, our Chanoyu Club held its first-ever "Summer Camp" twice a week, inspired by the enthusiasm of our members. Through focused...

Event Date: 10/17/2024 In October 2024, we participated in a school event at Fort Hamilton High School in Brooklyn, NY, to introduce...

In 2024, we had new experiences, such as the first tea ceremony of the year (Hatsugama) and Kazucha, which increased our recognition...

Event Date: 5/23/2024 Chanoyu Club at FHHS miraculously held its second outdoor tea ceremony despite the morning thunderstorm, which...

Event Date: 5/25/2023 On May 25, 2023, Fort Hamilton High School (FHHS) in Brooklyn, NY, hosted a "Nodate" event with around 20...