Tag: 抹茶

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

 

 

🍵 Thank You for Your Generous Support — Donor List of the World Matcha Forum 2025

With heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has helped carry culture and peace into the future.

Our sincere appreciation goes to all donors who supported the World Matcha Forum 2025.

🌿 Major Donors (10,000 JPY / 55 CHF and above)

Name Country
Haruka Studer Switzerland
Yoshiko Seiler Switzerland
Yukiko Hofstetter Switzerland
Yoko Kinoshita (Sushi Yoko) Switzerland
Masako Yamaoka Switzerland
Louise Stapfer Switzerland
Fusako Saji Japan
Takako Kobayashi (Genki Gakuen) Japan
Nobuko Kinoshita Japan
Mayumi Lehman Germany
M. Y. Switzerland

💚 Other Donors

Name Country
Miki Blossom Switzerland
Akiko Ihara Japan
Kaoru Kambe Japan
Yukie Sakakura Japan
Kristina Ogneva Russia
Takako Nikaido Japan
Yuki Nishimura Korea
A.S Japan
Tome Kamiooka Japan
Kimi Kimi Switzerland
Akiho Nishimura Japan
Shizuka von Atzigen Switzerland
Akemi Terakita Japan
Yumiko Suzuki Japan
Yukiyo Kurawaki Japan
Lisa Nagano Japan
Miyako Kuno Japan
A. Breiter Switzerland
Tomoko Nagae Japan
Miki Sato Spain
Maki Niisoe Japan
Yasuko Inada Japan
Motoko Nakamura Japan
Akemi Takaki Japan
Tomonori Tsuji Japan
Kaoru Stocker Switzerland
Masami Kondo Japan
Yuzo Egashira Japan
Yuki Sugahara Japan
Shoko Chiba Japan
Masako Jinnai Japan
Terumi Komura Japan
Takako Ito Japan
Rikako Shibuya Japan
Junko Aota Japan
Noriko Suzuki Japan
Junko Saeki Japan
Y. M. Switzerland
Tomoyo Kawata Japan
Yuka Minami Japan

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Table-Style Tea Ceremony Experience in Osaka

🍵 Table-Style Tea Ceremony Experience 🌙✨

Held in a private lounge at ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka, we enjoyed a peaceful tea moment with a view of the night skyline.

This mindful tea practice helps reset your thoughts and calm your heart —
a perfect ritual for today’s busy lives.

Our second tea gathering of the day also went beautifully.
Thank you to everyone who joined us.
We are truly grateful for this once-in-a-lifetime encounter.

🫖 Today’s Tea and Sweets

  • Matcha: “Harugasumi” by Marukyu Koyamaen (Kyoto)
  • Wagashi: “Shōbu” nerikiri by Iseya Honten (Himeji)
  • Utensils: Wajima-nuri lacquerware and a bamboo motif tea bowl inspired by Ogata Kenzan

May the gentle southern breeze — as in the Zen phrase Kunpū ji nanrai —
bring peace to your heart.

🧡 Special thanks to

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

Gratitude also to Akemi-san and my dear friend Akiko.

I hope to share such a tea moment with you again — maybe in Europe.

— Yoko Kinoshita (May 6, 2025, Osaka)

#TableTeaCeremony #JapaneseTeaCulture #MatchaTime #Wagashi #Nerikiri #ZenMoment #Wajimanuri #MindfulTea #KimonoStyle #YokoKinoshita

Thank you very much for supporting our first World Matcha Forum

Thank you very much for supporting our first World Matcha Forum on 19 October 2024. We couldn’t have done it without your participation!
We had 44 donors and 29 of you participated in the forum on the day.
As mentioned during the forum, Mr. Taichi Kirimoto, a Wajima lacquerware artisan and the CEO of Wajima Kirimoto shop, edited and proofed the Wajima lacquerware quiz while suffering from the second natural disaster and a subsequent personal illness. We would appreciate if you can check out his Instagram account:
https://www.instagram.com/taiichi_kirimoto/
On the way, we offered a moment of silence for the 360 people who lost their lives in the earthquake and 13 people who lost their lives in the floods, and then everyone made tea together.
Louise from Zurich placed first in the Wajima lacquerware quiz, congratulations! She will be collecting her prize directly from Yoko.
We will administer the charity funds in the coming days and provide an update.
Thank you again and hope to see you soon again.
Best regards,
Kimono Blossom and Sushi Yoko
World Matcha Forum
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