Long used to welcome honoured guests and mark significant occasions, the ancient Japanese Tea Ceremony involves much more than preparing and serving tea. Sometimes known as the Way of Tea, it brings together many elements of Japanese culture, art and nature.

Yuko Kobayashi Boff is a member and lecturer of the “Omotesenke” Tea School and currently practices both in Japan and London. In this workshop she will introduce you to one particular style: Ryurei-shiki. Originally introduced to welcome foreigners, it uses a table and chair. She will present and demonstrate some of the procedures and utensils we use, teach you how to attend a Tea Ceremony as either guest or host, and discuss the concepts which underlie the Way of Tea.

Join Yuko and find out how the Tea Ceremony offers a tranquil and beautiful space to clear the mind and soothe the soul.

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Dates for Beginners course ( 3 x 90min lessons):

Day 1: 2nd Oct 2021, Saturday

Day 2: 16th Oct 2021, Saturday

Day 3 : 30th Oct 2021, Saturday

Time: 10:30 – 12:00 BST ( 1.5 hours lesson each day)

Online tool: ZOOM (link will be sent to you before your workshop**)

Ticket Price: £65 – Single person ticket for all 3 lessons of the Beginners course – including a “Cha-kin” linen cloth and 1st class Royal Mail shipping fee within the U.K.

Precautions: Over 18 years old, suitable for beginners.

Please send an email to contact@hyperjapan.co.uk prior to your purchase of your ticket if you have any questions regarding this course or wish to join from outside of the U.K..

Ticket sales will close at 5pm on Friday, 1st Oct 2021.

Note: "Chakin" cloth will be sent to you by the instructor prior to the 2nd lesson.

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Workshop plan

Please be prepared 10 minutes before the workshop starts.

In each session, Yuko will demonstrate the tea ceremony and you will learn how to use the equipment. By the end of the 3rd session, you will know how to make tea on your own.

Day 1

• Introduction and presentation of the Tea Ceremony
• Outline of history

Day 2

• Attending the Tea Ceremony as a guest
• Kimono and the Tea Ceremony
• Importance of nature and the seasons in the Tea Ceremony

Day 3

• How to make Tea the Japanese way
• Introducing the Tea Box and Tea Basket
• Yuko will have Q&A time in each session.

Note: This online session will not be recorded to protect the privacy of workshop participants.

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About HYPER JAPAN

HYPER JAPAN is the largest exhibition celebrating Japanese culture to be held in the UK. Organized by Cross Media Ltd., it was first held in London in 2010. Centred on Japanese cuisine and popular culture such as gaming, manga, anime and music, the event introduces a wide range of Japanese culture, encompassing technology, fashion, traditional crafts. Having undertaken the difficult decision to postpone the Festival due to the spread of COVID-19, HYPER JAPAN is providing exclusive online content straight from Japan, including webinars, entertainment and shopping.