New Year 2027 “Kimono Afternoon Tea Party @ Nihombashi”

🎍 2027 New Year Kimono Afternoon Tea in Nihonbashi

Our popular New Year Kimono Afternoon Tea will return in 2027.

We are delighted to welcome you once again to the Royal Park Hotel in Nihonbashi, Tokyo.

Enjoy an elegant afternoon tea on the hotel’s Executive Floor, followed by a table-style Japanese tea ceremony in a private room overlooking Tokyo Tower.

Through our shared love of kimono, we hope to create new friendships and spend a memorable and inspiring New Year together.

Kimono lovers, those who have just started wearing kimono, solo participants, and guests living overseas are all very welcome.

Let’s make kimono friends from around the world and start the New Year together in a beautiful and joyful way.


🌸 Theme

“Open the door to a new world and live your best life!”

At the beginning of a new year, let us create new connections through kimono and tea while sharing our dreams and hopes with one another.


📍 Event Details

Date & Time
Saturday, January 16, 2027, 13:15–17:30

Venue
Royal Park Hotel
Tokyo, Nihonbashi / directly connected to Suitengumae Station
Executive Floor Lounge and private room

🚇 Access: Directly connected to Suitengumae Station (Hanzomon Line), Exit 4.
✈️ From Haneda Airport: approx. 25 min. by Limousine Bus to T-CAT, which is directly connected to the hotel.
Afternoon Tea at the Royal Park Hotel

☕ Part 1 – Afternoon Tea

13:15–15:45 JPY 6,490

Enjoy an elegant and festive afternoon tea in the Executive Floor Lounge of the Royal Park Hotel.

The menu includes scones, desserts, brownies, cookies, sandwiches and other treats, together with coffee, tea, juice, beer and sparkling wine.

Part 1 is a relaxed and joyful gathering filled with excitement for the New Year.

Over delicious tea and sweets, we will enjoy conversation and freely share our dreams, future activities and love of kimono.

First-time participants are very welcome, and we hope everyone will quickly feel at home in our friendly gathering.

You may join us in either kimono or Western-style clothing. As this is a special New Year event, those who own a kimono are warmly encouraged to come in a festive outfit.

👉
Book Part 1 – Afternoon Tea

New Year Kimono Afternoon Tea

🍵 Part 2 – Table-Style Japanese Tea Ceremony

16:00–17:30 JPY 6,490

Experience the world of table-style Japanese tea ceremony in a private room overlooking Tokyo Tower.

While enjoying the city view, take a break from the busyness of everyday life and spend a peaceful, mindful moment immersed in Japanese tea culture.

You will learn how to receive and drink tea, how to use kaishi paper, the meaning behind tea bowls and utensils, and ideas for table coordination.

We will also explore Japanese seasonal expressions and ideas from the Analects of Confucius, offering an enjoyable introduction to the depth of Japanese culture.

Through a bowl of tea, we hope you will experience the spirit of cherishing the present moment and begin the New Year with a calm and refreshed mind.

No previous tea ceremony experience is required, and there is no need to sit in the traditional seiza position.

We will explain how to receive and enjoy Japanese tea in both Japanese and English!

A script will also be provided on the day.

This session is especially recommended for anyone who has opportunities to introduce Japanese culture to international guests, works in inbound tourism, or would like to learn how to introduce tea ceremony in English.

You are very welcome even if you are not confident in your English.

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Book Part 2 – Table-Style Tea Ceremony


💴 Participation Fees

☕ Part 1 only: JPY 6,490

🍵 Part 2 only: JPY 6,490

💡 Part 1 + Part 2 Combination
Regular combination price: JPY 11,980
Save JPY 1,000 compared with booking both sessions separately.

Even better value when you register and complete payment by September 16, 2026!
Early-bird combination price: JPY 11,000
Save JPY 1,980 compared with the regular total of JPY 12,980!

👉
Book the Part 1 + Part 2 combination

For those who would like to enjoy the full New Year experience at a relaxed pace, we especially recommend joining both sessions.


🎫 Online Registration

Registration is now open.

Please choose your preferred option.

Part 1 only: JPY 6,490
👉 Book Part 1 – Afternoon Tea

🍵 Part 2 only: JPY 6,490
👉 Book Part 2 – Table-Style Tea Ceremony

Part 1 + Part 2: Early-bird price JPY 11,000
Available for registrations and payments completed by September 16, 2026.
👉 Book Part 1 + Part 2

Places are limited.

As this event is very popular each year, we recommend booking early.


🏦 Bank Transfer

Please transfer the participation fee within 5 days of your registration.

Mitsubishi UFJ Bank
Himeji Branch (Branch No. 496)
Account number: 0219129
Account holder: Yoko Kinoshita / 木下 陽子

Please note that any bank transfer fees are the responsibility of the participant.

Your reservation will be confirmed once we have received your payment.


⚠️ Cancellation Policy

From 1 week before the event: 20% of the participation fee

From 2 days before the event: 50% of the participation fee

On the day of the event: 100% of the participation fee

Thank you for your understanding, as arrangements for the venue and catering must be made in advance.


📩 Contact

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via Instagram or email.

👉 Instagram:
@sushi_yoko_kimono

📩 E-mail:
info@kimono-club.ch

Recently, emails have more frequently been redirected to spam folders.

If you do not receive a reply to your email, please feel free to contact us via Instagram.


🌸 More Information & Previous Events

For more information about the concept of our New Year Kimono Afternoon Tea and previous events, please visit the following page.

👉
New Year Kimono Afternoon Tea – More Information


We look forward to welcoming you again at the beginning of 2027.

Through kimono, afternoon tea and a bowl of Japanese tea, we hope new friendships and smiles will spread around the world.

Solo participants and first-time guests are very welcome.

We hope you will join us for a beautiful and heartwarming New Year celebration.

Yoko Kinoshita (Sushi Yoko)

Table Tea Ceremony – What You Need to Prepare

 

Utensils

UtensilNotes
Teapot or kettle
Teapot warmerTo keep the teapot warm
Tea bowl (Chawan)
Tea whisk (Chasen)Made of bamboo
Tea scoop (Chashaku)Made of bamboo
Tea caddy (Natsume)Black lacquer with crane maki-e design (as in photo)
TrayRound black tray (as in photo)
Waste water bowl (Kensui)Octagonal, metal (as in photo)
Silk cloth (Fukusa)For cleaning the utensils

Consumables & Other

ItemNotes
Matcha powderSift through a tea strainer beforehand
Hot waterApprox. 80°C
Tea cloth (Chakin)Dampen, wring out well and place in the tea bowl
Paper napkins (Kaishi)For placing sweets on
Japanese sweetsWagashi or Higashi
Tea strainerFor sifting the matcha powder

If you’d like to try it more casually — for a trial lesson or an event — please also see “Your Easy First Step into Table Tea Ceremony.” It shows how you can get started with everyday substitutes instead of buying a full set of utensils.

Table Tea Ceremony Utensils

For enquiries about lessons, please send us a direct message on Instagram 👘
@sushi_yoko_com

【Osaka】Afternoon Tea Buffet & Tea Ceremony Experience at a Luxury Hotel | May 4, 2026

🍵 Cultivating a calm, confident self through matcha time
✨ Afternoon Tea Buffet & Table Tea Ceremony Experience
🌿 A once-a-year special event in Osaka

In the midst of your busy daily life,
why not take a moment to calm your mind?

The time spent whisking matcha
helps you breathe deeply and find inner stillness.

Through the unhurried ritual of preparing tea,
you gradually nurture a self that remains composed and confident in any situation.

For this special event,
we invite you to a luxury hotel on Midosuji, Osaka —

The Royal Park Hotel ICONIC Osaka Midosuji

25th Floor Executive Lounge
Private Room

🍰 Afternoon Tea Buffet
🍵 Table Tea Ceremony Experience (Matcha)

Enjoy a luxurious and relaxing time in this exclusive urban setting.

Take this special opportunity in the heart of the city
to reset and restore yourself.

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✨ This event is perfect for you if…

・You are interested in matcha or the tea ceremony
・You want to find moments of calm in your busy everyday life
・You love kimono and Japanese culture
・You are looking for an event you can attend comfortably on your own
・You want to enjoy a special time in a luxurious hotel setting

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📅 Date & Time

May 4, 2026

🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🍰 Afternoon Tea Buffet
🍵 Table Tea Ceremony Experience

📷 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Photo Session

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📍 Venue

🏨 The Royal Park Hotel ICONIC Osaka Midosuji

25th Floor Executive Lounge
Private Room

🚇 Access

🚉 Yodoyabashi Station, Exit 13 — approx. 3 min walk
🚉 Honmachi Station, Exit 2 — approx. 4 min walk

https://maps.app.goo.gl/LGMPpY9msNvNokgJ6

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🍰 What’s Included

🍰 Hotel Afternoon Tea Buffet
🍵 Table Tea Ceremony Experience (Matcha)
📷 Commemorative photo session in the hotel lobby area

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💎 Participation Fee

🌟 Early Bird ¥5,500 (until early bird spots are gone)
Regular ¥6,300

All of the following are included:

🍰 Afternoon Tea Buffet
🍵 Table Tea Ceremony Experience (Matcha)
📷 Photo Session

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⚠️ Capacity

Seats are very limited.

Once early bird spots are gone,
the regular price will apply.

Registration will close once the event is fully booked.

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📩 How to Register

Instagram DM|@sushi_yoko_kimono

or

Feel free to reach out via Facebook Message|Facebook

📧 Email registrations are also welcome.
info[at]sushi-yoko.ch

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👘 Organizer

Yoko Kinoshita

🍵 “Zen Chado” — Cultivating a calm, unshakeable self through the way of tea

Based in Switzerland for over 20 years.
Hosting matcha experiences, tea ceremony events, and Japanese culture workshops across Europe.

14,000 YouTube subscribers.
Spreading the joy of kimono friendship around the world 🌏

🍣 Sushi Yoko|@sushi_yoko_com

Tsubaki-no-kai Table Style Tea Ceremony
Senior Instructor

👘 Online Kimono Tea Gathering (held monthly)
Join for free via the profile link.

🇨🇭 Based in Switzerland for 20 years

Matcha Tea Ceremony and Afternoon Tea at The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo in Jan. 2026

January 16–17, 2026

These two days reminded me once again how joyful wearing kimono truly is.
Thank you so much to everyone who took part.

On the first day, I wore an antique purple houmongi.
As it was an antique piece, I paired it with a small hat.
That simple addition instantly gave the outfit a festive, party-like feel.

With each passing year, I find myself more and more drawn to antique kimono.
Their colors and patterns are ones we rarely see today and are truly special.
Perhaps I’m becoming a bit of an antique myself 🤣

On the second day, I chose a bright pink houmongi with vermilion tones.
An unusual color for a houmongi, making it perfect for a special event.
Once again, the hat added an extra touch of elegance.

I am truly happy that we were able to share a mindful moment together
through a single bowl of tea.

Through each and every encounter,
I hope the world of kimono and matcha continues to grow,
crossing borders, generations, and cultures.

#Meetup #Kimono #Antique #Matcha #JapaneseCulture

Matcha Serving Performance in Paris (DECORTÉ Cosmetic Campaign)

As part of a **DECORTÉ campaign**, I had the opportunity to present matcha at the historic department store **La Samaritaine** in Paris.

Over the course of four days, I prepared and served matcha on site, offering an authentic Japanese tea experience to an international audience.
With each bowl of matcha, natural conversations emerged, creating moments of connection and sparking curiosity about Japan and its culture.

Many guests expressed a strong interest in Japanese culture and shared their wish to visit Japan one day.
These encounters once again showed that matcha is more than a beverage — it is a cultural medium that connects people across borders.

My work focuses on presenting Japanese culture in a refined, approachable, and experiential way, tailored to international audiences and premium environments.

I welcome collaborations with companies and brands interested in **international cultural promotion**, **experiential marketing**, and **Japanese culture–driven concepts**.

I would be delighted to create meaningful cultural experiences together that resonate beyond borders.

 

Matcha-Zubereitung in Paris

 

 

Matcha serving in Paris

 

Matcha serving in Paris

 

Matcha serving in Paris

 

 

🎍Announcement: 5th “Afternoon Tea & Tea Gathering @ Tokyo Nihonbashi” Day1

🎍 Announcement: 2026 New Year “Afternoon Tea & Table-Style Tea Ceremony @ Nihonbashi” – Day 1

Our popular “Afternoon Tea Gathering” returns for its 5th edition in Nihonbashi.

Enjoy a glamorous afternoon tea on the hotel’s executive floor,
followed by a table-style tea ceremony in a private room overlooking Tokyo Tower.
Spend a serene New Year’s afternoon in kimono, savoring a touch of the extraordinary.


🌸 Theme

“Open the door to a new world — and live your best life!”


📍 Event Details

Date & Time
Friday, January 16, 2026 — 15:00–18:15

Venue
Royal Park Hotel (Directly connected to Suitengu-mae Station, Nihonbashi)

Afternoon tea setting

Part 1: Afternoon Tea Time
15:00–16:30 (1.5 hours) 6,900 JPY

Enjoy an all-you-can-eat, free-flow afternoon tea at the executive lounge.
(Scones, cup desserts, brownies, cookies, sandwiches, coffee, tea, juice, draft beer, and sparkling wine)

Part 1 is filled with excitement and warmth. As the new year begins, unwind and enjoy friendly conversation, sharing your dreams and thoughts with one another. Surrounded by delicious tea and sweets, smiles naturally spread in a cozy atmosphere.

(While Day 2 offers a relaxed two-hour session, Day 1 lets you enjoy the night view during Part 2.)

Private room with Tokyo Tower view

Part 2: Table-Style Tea Ceremony
16:45–18:15 (1.5 hours) 6,900 JPY

Enjoy a mindful, tranquil tea gathering in a private room with a beautiful night view of Tokyo Tower.

In Part 2, experience the world of the table-style tea ceremony. Through learning how to receive and enjoy tea, you’ll also explore the use of kaishi (tea paper), table coordination, and the meanings behind the tea bowl and utensils, while touching on seasonal words (kigo) and teachings from the Analects of Confucius. Through tea, you’ll nurture a heart that cherishes “this very moment,” gently realign yourself, and welcome the new year with calmness.

👉 Join both sessions for a special set price: 13,500 JPY
(Early-bird discount until November 30: 13,000 JPY)

Cancellation Policy:
20% within 7 days prior, 50% within 2 days prior, 100% on the event day.


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Full House! Matcha Experience Report from the Pop Culture Event

Matcha workshop Day 1 Chibicon.ch

 

Matcha workshop Day 1 Chibicon.ch

 

Matcha workshop Day 1 meditation

 

Matcha workshop Day 1 at Chibicon.ch

 

Matcha workshop Day 2 at Chibicon.ch

 

Matcha workshop Day 2 at Chibicon.ch

 

Full House! Matcha Experience Report from the Pop Culture Event

— Exploring Japanese Culture through Quiz, Wagashi, and Meditation —

🍵 Our two-day #Matcha workshop has come to a close – and what an unforgettable experience it was!

Before the event, I honestly wondered: “Will people at a pop culture convention really care about matcha?” To my surprise, both sessions were completely full, and we even had to add extra seats 👏✨

Many participants told me, “I often make matcha lattes at home,” while others admitted, “This is my very first time holding a bamboo whisk.” Watching beginners and seasoned fans side by side, smiling as they prepared tea together, was truly heartwarming.

As always, our “Matcha Quiz” was a highlight. Nobody managed to get all the answers right this year either – but that challenge sparked laughter, conversations, and a wonderful sense of connection. After the quiz, we shared wagashi, prepared matcha together, and closed with a short meditation. In the middle of a lively pop culture event full of anime, cosplay, and manga, those few quiet moments of mindfulness felt all the more special.

After 20 years in Switzerland, seeing Japanese culture embraced so naturally within the world of pop culture feels like a dream to me.

To everyone who joined, and to the dedicated organizing team – thank you from the bottom of my heart. I look forward to the next chance to share these precious “moments of matcha” with you 💐


🎥 Watch the highlights in this short video:
👉 View Instagram Reel

🌸 Would you like to try matcha at home?
We also host small-group matcha events with wagashi. Reserve your spot here:
👉 Matcha & Sweets Experience – Reservation Page

テーブル茶道のお茶会体験会 in 大阪 2025.5

🍵 テーブル茶道のお茶会体験会 🌙✨

ANAクラウンプラザホテル大阪のクラブラウンジ個室にて、夜景を眺めながらの静かなひとときをご一緒しました。

その一瞬に集中して、心を整える時間。
マインドフルネスな茶道は、忙しい現代人の心身にやさしく寄り添います。

第二部のお茶会も無事終了いたしました。
ご参加くださった皆さま、本当にありがとうございました。
一期一会のご縁に心より感謝申し上げます。

🫖 本日のお茶とお菓子

  • 抹茶:「春かすみ」丸久小山園(京都)
  • 和菓子:「菖蒲」伊勢屋本店(姫路)
  • 茶道具:輪島塗の棗と茶杓、乾山写しの茶碗「竹」

禅語「薫風自南来」のように、やさしい風が皆さまの心にも届いていましたら幸いです。

🧡 ご参加・ご協力くださった皆さま

@kimono__pro @mai.mai.y.r.h @sae_terauchi
@marika.yoshimura @rika.hanaoka @kimono_sweets_lover

お手伝いくださった朱美さん、中学からの友人 明子ちゃんにも感謝です。

いつかヨーロッパでも、こんなお茶の時間をご一緒できますように。

— 寿司陽子(2025年5月6日 大阪にて)

#テーブル茶道 #茶道 #着物でお茶会 #抹茶 #和菓子 #練り切り #薫風自南来 #丸久小山園 #伊勢屋本店 #輪島塗 #寿司陽子

貴方のクリックで10ポイントが入ります。 応援のクリックをどうぞよろしくお願いします~。 

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Matcha Workshop with Quiz & Meditation

🍵 Experience Matcha at Chibi-Con – Tea, Culture & Mindfulness

🗓 Date: Saturday, August 9 & Sunday, August 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 14:00–14:45 (approx. 45 minutes each day)
📍 Location: Chibi-Con, MZA Teuchelweiher, Winterthur
👘 Instructor: Workshop led by Sushi Yoko
Instagram:
👉 @sushi_yoko_com
👉 @sushi_yoko_kimono


💰 Participation Fee:

  • CHF 20.– (includes Japanese sweet)
    Payable in cash or via TWINT on site
    Payment on site (cash or TWINT): CHF 25.–

🉐 Special Offer:
👉 Get CHF 5.– OFF if you also join the Yukata Workshop!
 (Only CHF 15.– when attending both workshops)


🍵 Workshop Highlights

Discover the beauty of Matcha and tea culture through a fun and mindful session:

  • Learn how to make and enjoy Matcha in the traditional way

  • Discover the history and cultural background of Japanese tea

  • Taste authentic Japanese Wagashi (tea sweets)

  • 📚 Matcha & Tea Ceremony Quiz – with a prize for the winner!

  • 🧘‍♀️ End the session with a mindful Matcha meditation for peace and calm

📸 Photo time with a Japanese Wagasa umbrella
👘 Matcha will be served by the instructor in a kimono

🉐 By the way:
The Matcha workshop usually costs CHF 100.– when combined with a mochi-making session:
👉 Matcha with Sweets Workshop
 At Chibi-Con, you can join this unique experience for a special low price!

Matcha Workshop Registration

Credit card payment (advance booking): CHF 20.–
On-site payment (cash or TWINT): CHF 25.–

Apply here:
Day1 (Aug 9)
https://kimono-club.ch/en/events/matcha-workshop-day1/
Day2 (Aug 10)
https://kimono-club.ch/en/events/matcha-workshop-day2/

 

Join Chibi-Con in Yukata! Learn How to Wear a Yukata in Our Workshop

🇬🇧 Yukata at Chibi-Con! – Join the Yukata Workshop!

🎐 Come to Chibi-Con in a Yukata!

🗓 Date: Saturday, August 9 & Sunday, August 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:30–12:20 (approx. 50 minutes)
📍 Location: Chibi-Con, MZA Teuchelweiher, Winterthur
👘 Instructor: The workshop will be led by Sushi Yoko
Instagram:
👉 @sushi_yoko_com
👉 @sushi_yoko_kimono


💰 Participation Fee:

  • CHF 30.– with advance bank transfer
  • CHF 35.– with cash or TWINT on the day
  • 💠 FREE participation:
    ・When you purchase a yukata at our booth
    ・Or when you order a yukata online via kimono-club.ch

💡 Special Offer:
This workshop is equivalent to a beginner course worth CHF 100.– (see example),
but at Chibi-Con we offer it for just CHF 35.–!


👘 Yukata Sale from 10:30

Visit our booth before the workshop!
Starting at 10:30, we’ll be selling a selection of beautiful yukata for women and men.
If you buy a yukata from us or online at kimono-club.ch, the workshop is free.


📝 Workshop Content

Learn how to wear a yukata, the traditional Japanese summer garment, properly and stylishly.
Perfect for beginners interested in Japanese culture, cosplay, or summer festivals.
You’ll receive step-by-step instructions and background on the traditions.
📸 At the end, enjoy taking a photo with a Japanese wagasa umbrella!


⏰ Schedule:

TimeProgram
11:30–11:40Introduction: What is a yukata? What is an obi?
11:40–12:10Practical: How to wear a yukata & tie the obi
12:10–12:20Styling tips, Q&A, and 📸 photo time with wagasa

※ Please plan about 5 minutes before and after for setup and cleanup.


🧳 Please bring:

  • Your own yukata (pre-ironed if possible)
  • Hanhaba obi (half-width sash)
  • Obi board (optional)
  • 2 koshihimo (ties or substitutes like scarves or belts)
  • 1 small towel (for adjusting body shape)
  • Leggings and a camisole (tank top) are required
  • Tabi socks (optional)
  • No mirror needed

※ A limited number of rental yukata are available upon request.