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Sakura Cha Meet's Upcoming Event

From Japan
Photo: Along the banks of the Katsura River, Kyoto
To the World
Photo: Along the banks of the Potomac River, Washington, D.C.
Hosted in Japan, America, Israel

Global Online Autumn Tea Ceremony

November 23, 2020

🍵 Distingished Guest 🍵

Grand Tea Master
Daisosho Genshiteu Sen

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Event Timetable


The event will be broadcast all over the world during three sessions in order to accommodate for time zone differences. There will be a Session 1, Session 2, and Session 3. These sessions have separate Eventbrite registrations. Please refer to the timetable below to decide which session is most convenient for you.

All sessions have the same contents. 


🌸For more information on the event and to register, please click the buttons below🌸
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 3

✏️ What You Can Learn🍵

The culture of the Japanese tea ceremony has spread all over the world. Why don't you join us to learn the spirit of this fascinating tradition, which has changed and evolved so much over time?

This event is ideal for you!

  • If you are unfamiliar with the tea ceremony, but are curious and would like to learn（Take a look!👀）
  • If you want to learn about the essence of Japanese culture, and have the knowledge to share it and enjoy it with others 💡
  • If you want to meet people from all over the world (after January, we will have a series ❣️)
  • If you want to learn about the essence of Japanese culture, and have the knowledge to share it and enjoy it with others 💡
Why is Autumn the "New Year of Tea"?🍁


Learn about the Kuchikiri Tea Ceremony, a Shinto ritual celebrating the new year of tea, in just 50 seconds!

October 4, 2020 in Arashiyama, Tokyo
We are excited for you to enjoy!

Special Guests

Hiromitsu Agatsuma
Shamisen Artist
Hon. Mark Kennedy
President, University of Colorado



Arie Kutz
Architect, Friendship Society Chairman at The Israel-Japan Chamber of Commerce
Arie Kutz
Architect, Friendship Society Chairman at The Israel-Japan Chamber of Commerce

Event Sponsors

U.S. Embassy Tokyo

Event Host Collaboration



What is Sakura Cha Meet?

Aiming for a more harmonious and peaceful world 

Based in Washington D.C, the center of international politics, our non-profit has been working since 2017 on our concept of "tea diplomacy," which is a combination of grassroots citizen diplomacy, the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, and private diplomacy.


As the world faces global problems such as climate change, a pandemic, and international tension, the need for harmony, mutual understanding, and collaboration, is more urgent than ever. 

At Sakura Cha Meet, we focus on the culture of harmony and peace within the Japanese tea ceremony and its potential to attract world leaders. We want to spread this philosophy of mutual understanding among the world's people and leaders through our "Sakura" tea ceremony. 

Introduction to Tea Diplomacy（Read our Blog）



Passing on the spirit of harmony to future generations

We believe that we can realize our vision by building a circle of supporters to pass on the spirit of harmony from Japan to the world, and to build a bridge of peace.
The History of "Sukisha" from the Muromachi Period（Blog Coming Soon）



From Washington D.C, to the United States, and to the world

Today, the tea ceremony tends to focus on the importance of formality, but we believe that the spirit to enjoy tea is the most important.


We call this spirit "Sakura" which our organization is named after.

Matcha and chasen (matcha whisk) are used as tools to share the aesthetics and harmonious spirit of Japan. The chawan (bowl) and flowers (ikebana) are sourced locally.

Why Tea and Diplomacy?（Read our Blog）


Activities 
The Three Pillars of Tea Diplomacy

International
Exchange
We organize cross-cultural tea ceremonies with foreign diplomats, international organizations, research institutes, and media in Washington, D.C., the center of international politics.

Since 2019, we have been expanding our activities to New York, Texas, Tennessee, and to Israel.

Recent Events:
  • Tea Ceremony at the Official Residence of the French Ambassador to the United States, April 2018
  • National Geographic Reporting Project, April 2018
  • The Washington Diplomat Tea Ceremony, April 2019
  • G20 Finance Officials Working Dinner and Gyokuro Tea Ceremony, October 2019

　The Charms of the Tea Ceremony (Blog Coming Soon)　
Promotion and Education of Matcha
We educate and promote international exchange through high-quality matcha and tea in collaboration with local chefs and sommeliers of high-class hotels and restaurants that cater to Washington, D.C.

Recent Events
  • Collaboration with Park Hyatt Hotel's Tea Sommelier to arrange a visit to Uji historic tea production area, august 2017
  • Japanese Tea Course for Washington, D.C./New York Top Chefs, January 2019, 2020
What is authentic matcha? (Blog Coming Soon)
Nurturing the Next Generation
Since our founder's experience studying abroad is what created our organization, we have also always emphasized international education as well. 

We are currently growing our national student league within the United States to broaden our activities to the next generation. 

Recent Events:
  • George Washington University Tea Ceremony, April 2018
  • Hebrew University International Conference Presentation, December 2019
  • Texas State University at San Antonio, January 2020
  • American University Tea Workshop, February 2020
Introduction to the National Student League Project (Blog Coming Soon)
Nurturing the Next Generation
Since our founder's experience studying abroad is what created our organization, we have also always emphasized international education as well. 

We are currently growing our national student league within the United States to broaden our activities to the next generation. 

Recent Events:
  • George Washington University Tea Ceremony, April 2018
  • Hebrew University International Conference Presentation, December 2019
  • Texas State University at San Antonio, January 2020
  • American University Tea Workshop, February 2020
Introduction to the National Student League Project (Blog Coming Soon)
See our past events



Sakura Cha Meet

 Official Member of the United Nations NGO Alliance


THE ANCSSC is a network of international non-profits that was officially launched in November of 2018 in New York City in recognition of the significant role non-profits play in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 

As a member of the Alliance, our organization is now working to build a new tea education program for the next generation based on the "Spirit of Tea."
Sakura Cha Meet Becomes An Official United Nations Alliance Member（Read our Blog）

Founding President

With the aim of continuing international exchange despite the coronavirus, we have planned a global online tea ceremony with a focus on introducing "nodate," an outdoor tea ceremony.

① Remote international exchange with tea-lovers from all over the world can be enjoyed even during the coronavirus pandemic 　
② Learn the authentic way to prepare and enjoy Japanese matcha 
③ Share appreciation for Japanese spirit of harmony and understand its potential for improving the world and creating a more peaceful future 

We hope people from all over the world will participate in our organization and become the driving force for our activities.

Thank you,
Akiko Kawai
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Session 1
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Session 3
Session 3
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Tea Ceremony Advisor
Professor Koizumi

Koizumi Sobin, a tea master, was appointed by the Iemoto of the Urasenke School of Medicine at the time of the establishment of the Kyoto University's School of Medicine Tea Ceremony Department in 1982 and began teaching the tea ceremony at the request of the Iemoto of the Urasenke School of Medicine, where she currently serves as an advisor.

In 1997, she was appointed by the Urasenke family to be a professor of the tea ceremony and in 2002, she started "Chidori no Kai" and "Tomitayokai" to promote Japanese culture and the tea ceremony. She is a proponent of the "Inaugural Tea" which believes in widening the scope of the tea ceremony and lowering the threshold, and promotes "peacefulness from a single cup."

Our Sakura Blog

The Sakura Blog is available in Japanese and English
Updated from Japan, USA, and Israel

What is the origin of Japanese cuisine?
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Matcha and Health

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The History of Chanoyu
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The Spiritual World of Japanese Culture
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The Meaning of Wabi-Sabi
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The Meaning of Wabi-Sabi
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Read more blog posts here
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