Friday, 21 June

TASHINAMI - Quintessentially Japanese Experience Admission Free

AUTHENTIC JAPANESE EXPERIENCE - Tea, Confectionary, Calligraphy and Kimono with experts. Enjoy shopping too. FREE EVENT - BOOKING ESSENTIAL

By Nippon Living Coordinate Association

Date and time

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:00 - 17:00 GMT+1

Location

Royal Over-Seas League

Park Place London SW1A 1LR United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Contact the organiser to request a refund.

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

WAKOCHA - JAPANESE BLACK TEA & CAKE

Nippon Living Coordinate Association

Discover the award winning WAKOCHA - Japanese Black Tea grown and produced in Aichi, Japan. "Wa" of “Wakocha” means "Japan", "peace" and "harmony" while "Kocha” refers to black tea. Tea will be accom...

OTEMAE - TEA CEREMONY with MATCHA TEA & WAGASHI CONFECTIONARY

Sasaya-Iori

SASAYA-IORI, a Kyoto confectioner since 1716 presents one of their long selling traditional sweets which was offered to Emperors for centuries. The10th generation proprietor of the establishment who ...

KITSUKE - KIMONO DRESSING

Furuki Yo-kimono Vintage

FURUKI YO-KIMONO VINTAGE is London’s first vintage kimono boutique owned by Japanese kimono collector Sonoe Sugawara. She carefully handpicks circa 1920-70s pre & post war / art-deco period kimono, f...

CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Seiren

SEIREN, Shodo master will guide you to create a piece of art with a traditional brush and sumi ink. You can take your work home with you. She will also perform for 30min to write a spectacular large...

NATALIE LEON - AUTHOR & JAPANOLOGIST

Natalie Leon

Meet NATALIE LEON, the author of newly published "The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally". With her profound knowledge in the country and its culture, Natalie shares with you her life long love of Ja...

FUROSHIKI CLOTHS

TAMAKURYA

TAMAKURYA is a Furoshiki company which aim to spread a sustainable approach to wrapping and carrying things in your daily life with just one square of fabric - no ties or tape. Embedded in the philos...

GIFT and JAPANESE CONCEPT SHOP

Ki:ts London

(ki:ts) LONDON is Japanese GIFT & JAPANESE CONCEPT SHOP off Oxford Street. Ki:ts is a place where Japanese culture is presented to the world. http://kits-london.com

HANDCRAFTED STONEWARE

Noriko Nagaoka Ceramic

NORIKO NAGAOKA, a ceramicist based in London, creates unique hand-crafted stoneware pieces inspired by nature. Her expanding range of ceramics includes small delicate sake cups, sets of plates and bo...

About this event

6 hours

TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST. PLEASE BOOK 🎟

Welcome to a celebration of all things Japanese at the Royal Over-Seas League!

Friday 21 June 2024 11:00-17:00

🇯🇵Looking for a Japanese experience that is authentic and refined? - this is the place for you. Immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of Japan - TASHINAMI - with experts from Japan right here in our city! It is a drop in event but booking is essential for your desired experience to avoid disappointment.

💮WHAT IS TASHINAMI ?

“Tashinami” means many things including etiquette, refined taste, acquiring knowledge/experience of arts.

🍵 HOSTS OF UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

★ WAKOCHA - JAPANESE BLACK TEA & CAKE by Nippon Living Coordinate Association, Nagoya Japan

★ OTEMAE - TEA CEREMONY with MATCHA TEA & WAGASHI CONFECTIONARY by Sasaya Iori, Kyoto Japan

★ KITSUKE - KIMONO DRESSING by Furuki Yo-Kimono Vintage

★ SHODO - CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP by Seiren based in Japan

★ JAPANOLOGIST Natalie Leon, the author of The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally (Watkins / Penguin Random House). A book signing plus meet & greet with the author.

🛍️SHOPPING

VINTAGE KIMONO by Furuki Yo-Kimono Vintage
FUROSHIKI CLOTHS - Sustainable wrapping & carrier bags and accessories by Tamakurya
GIFT AND JAPANESE CONCEPT GOODS by (ki:ts) London
BOOK "The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally" by Natalie Leon
HAND-CRAFTED STONEWARE by Noriko Nagaoka Ceramic

INSTAGRAM @tashinami_japan

Frequently asked questions

Is the venue wheel chair accessible?

Yes. It is advisable to inform us in advance but not a requirement.

Is there a dress code at the venue?

Yes, please be advised to dress smart casual in accordance with the ROSL dress code.

Can I bring children?

Yes children of all ages are welcome.

Can I purchase any Japanese products?

Yes, vintage kimono, ceramic tableware, furoshiki cloths & accessories, gift, incense & other life style goods and book about the art of living seasonally will be for sale on the premises.

How long will each experience take?

Approximately 15-20min.

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