Your introduction to Kōdō & Tea Ceremony — taught by senior teachers invited from Japan. Charitable opportunity to support Japanese culture.

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In one elegant afternoon or morning, experience Kōdō (the Way of Incense) and a Tea lecture and Tea ceremony — two of Japan's most treasured classical arts. Both AM and PM sessions share the same program.

Wonderful charitable opportunity to support Japanese traditional arts. Proceeds of this event will support preservation of Japanese culture, including maintenance of Kanso-an, one of the most authentic Tea Houses in California.

◆ Program

I｜Kōdō — The Way of Incense Lecture

Gyōyū Yashima, Licensed Senior Instructor of Oie-ryū Kōdō

Quietly appreciate the fragrance of rare aromatic woods in the traditional art of "monkō" — listening to incense.

II｜Tea Ceremony Lecture & Tea Ceremony, Omotesenke

Teruko Hatakeyama, Certified Teacher, Omotesenke-ryū

Observe the preparation of "usucha" (thin tea), savor Matcha and Wagashi (Japanese sweets), and learn the history of the Way of Tea — tracing Japan's unique aesthetic of harmony.

◆ Sessions

🕥 AM Session: Begins at 10:30 AM

🕥 PM Session: Begins at 1:30 PM

*You may not be able to join the session if you are late more than 15 minutes.

◆ Ticket

Tatami seat $75 (Tatami seating during tea ceremony)

Bench seat $65

*Nichi Bei Kai members enjoy 10% off

◆ Included

Kōdō & Tea Ceremony lectures, Matcha and Wagashi (Japanese sweets)

◆ Capacity Limited to 35 guests per session — advance reservation required