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🍵 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
World Matccha Forum 2
World Matccha Forum 2

Two-Day Yukata Workshop in Winterthur, Switzerland

Yukata sale Day1 at chibicon.ch

 

Yukata sale Day1 at chibicon.ch

 

Yukata sale Day1 at chibicon.ch

 

Yukata sale Day 2 at chibicon.ch

 

Yukata Workshop Day 1 at chibicon.ch

 

 

Yukata Workshop Day 2 at chibicon.ch

 

Over two days at the pop culture event in Winterthur, we held a yukata workshop and hosted a sales booth.

On the first morning, I had my usual fear: “What if we don’t sell a single yukata?” But to my surprise, the men’s yukatas almost sold out, and on the second day we even had to urgently restock the women’s models. Many participants traveled not only from Switzerland but also from neighboring countries, which showed the strong interest in Japanese culture.

Throughout the workshop and at the booth, people told us how happy they were to experience Japanese culture through anime and cosplay. Seeing participants try on yukata, take photos with bright smiles, and connect with new friends was truly inspiring.

A heartfelt thank you to Hayami-san, Blossom-san, and the entire organizing team for their wonderful support. I look forward to creating more opportunities where people can enjoy Japanese culture through yukata and kimono.

 

 

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

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:

Time Program
11:30–11:40 Introduction: What is a yukata? What is an obi?
11:40–12:10 Practical: How to wear a yukata & tie the obi
12:10–12:20 Styling 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.

Kimono Tea Party in Osaka part 1

Kimono meetup in Osaka

 

Kimono meetup in Osaka

 

Let’s Connect with Kimono Friends Around the World!
Thank you very much to everyone who attended the “Kimono Tea Party” held on May 6 at the ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel in Osaka.

We were lucky with the weather and were able to take pictures along the Dojima River without being rained on.
We had a dreamy time surrounded by everyone’s gorgeous kimonos and smiling faces.

We were happy to be able to express our gratitude directly to those we met for the first time, to those who came from far away, and to everyone who has always supported us.

I can only express my gratitude to Ms. Aya Aya @ayaayaskimono for coming as a guest.
Thanks to her students, Miki-san @kimono.blossom.ch and Kaoru-san who live in Switzerland.
@kambe1960, to say nothing of the many thanks we owe to them,
I realize that this event is possible thanks to many people. 🙏

Teachers from Table Style Tea Ceremony Tsubaki no Kai @tsubakinokai
also came, thank you so much 🙏.
Rika sensei @rika.hanaoka
Rinko sensei @kimonorei0519
Yuki sensei @kimono_sweets_lover
Misa sensei @kimono_misa
Thank you very much.

I hope this wonderful relationship will continue.

I hope to see you in kimono in Europe someday.
And I hope to make kimono friends all over the world.

I sincerely look forward to seeing you again.

Kimono meetup in Osaka

 

Ayaaya sensei

 

Buffet

 

 

 

I had the amazing opportunity to support ASICS in their latest promotion!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I had the amazing opportunity to support ASICS in their latest promotion!
For this event, I provided yukata dressing and rentals for six people. The dynamic Montana Sport team looked absolutely stunning in ASICS shoes, even while wearing traditional yukata—a perfect fusion of tradition and innovation!
💡 Did you know? ASICS has shoes inspired by Kabuki makeup patterns!
Founded in my hometown Hyogo, Japan, ASICS continues to expand worldwide in the sports industry.
🍽️ Chef Sano from SARA of Tokyo created dishes that beautifully reflected ASICS’ philosophy, offering guests a deeper connection to the brand through food.
Even after 20 years in Switzerland, this event is among my top three most unforgettable experiences.
🙏 Thank you for the opportunity—I’m truly honored!
#Asics #MontanaSport #Yukata #JapaneseTradition #SportsMeetsCulture #SARAofTokyo #SwissEvents #SwitzerlandLife

Announcement of “Afternoon Tea Collaboration Tea Party @Nihonbashi with Omomo Miyoko”

 

 

Matterhorn Tea Party in Switzerland

Guinness World Records? Tea making at 3883 meters!

My friend A-chan from junior high school came from Japan,
We decided to go to Zermatt to see the Matterhorn.
We decided to make tea on the way,
So, my first apprentice, Akemi, and I went to Zurich
We drove 4 hours from Zurich to Zermatt.

Usually, the weather in Switzerland is not as bad as it was this year.

The weather in Switzerland had been bad from April to June,
I was a little worried a week before the departure 😅.

But when I arrived there, I was surprised to see the Matterhorn clearly and distinctly.

I rushed up to the 3883 meter point by lift and gondola,
As I expected, the temperature was minus 😆.

We had no choice but to make matcha (powdered green tea) in the ice cave 🤩.

I have been to Zermatt many times, but this will be a memory I will never forget.

Matterhorn and me
Matterhorn and me

Matterhorn and us
Matterhorn and us

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Matterhorn
Matterhorn

Tea party in Zermatt
Tea party in Zermatt

“Do you know how to brew a good cup of matcha?”

I would like to announce my charity Event “World Matcha Forum”

【Date & Time】October 16, 15:00(CET)~.
【Event Details】
Me and my friend, Ms. Miki, who also lives in Switzerland and is perfect bilingual in English, in support of the Noto Earthquake Reconstruction, will be held at ZOOM.
【How to join】
The event page is now available. Please see the details.
https://facebook.com/events/s/26014469798199164/
Early bird discount tickets are
2,500 yen until July 31. The number of tickets is limited.
Once they are gone, the price will be 3000 yen.
https://peatix.com/sales/event/4024859/tickets
【Charity destination】
100% of the proceeds from the event will go to
Wajima-Nuri Lacquer Ware Industry Association.
We will disclose all the details of the money transfer.
【About World Matcha Forum】
We would like to continue this event once a year for 10 years,
I would like to make this an event that is both profitable and enjoyable and that will also allow me to make friends worldwide.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
By the way, the World Matcha Forum forum is a copy of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. 💦

Yoko

May 5 (Sun) Afternoon Tea Tea Party @ 5 Star Hotel in Osaka

Kimono Afternoon Tea Tea Party will be held in Osaka on Sunday, May 5.
Date and Time】5/5 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Place: A private room on the executive floor of the 5-star hotel “The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji. You will surely feel uplifted in this special space that is not accessible to the general public!
Part 1: Afternoon tea will be served on the executive floor.
Macarons, sandwiches, 2 kinds of cakes, breads, dried fruits, etc. can be taken freely. Coffee, tea, orange juice, grapefruit juice, red and white wine, shochu, whiskey, beer, sparkling wine, and liqueurs that you can make your own cocktails with free drinks at no extra charge.
Part 2: Move to a private room on the EXECUTIVE floor for matcha tea in a quiet space.
You will learn how to use Kaigami (Japanese paper used for tea ceremony), how to look at a tea bowl, and how to enjoy Matcha.
Fee: 7,500 yen. There are only a few seats left. Please register by DM as soon as possible.
Please send an email to info ( at )kimono-club.ch
Please register as soon as possible by sending an email to or by DM on Instagram,
Please send us an email to or send us a DM on instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/sushi_yoko_kimono/
https://www.instagram.com/sushi_yoko_com/

Tea ceremony in Tokyo in 2024 January Part 2

 

 

 

 

「アフタヌーンティーお茶会@日本橋part2」

 

アフタヌーンティーとお茶会を募集したら、ありがたいことに、瞬く間に満席になってしまったので、別日にPart2を開催させていただきました。

 

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同じホテルの高層階のエグゼクティブフロア。

 

アフタヌーンティーを楽しんでいただいたとは、

 

すぐ隣の個室に移動してテーブル茶道のお茶会。

 

青空と白い雲をバックのお茶会も素晴らしかったですが、

 

東京タワーを真ん中に

 

すばらしい夕焼けと夜景を堪能しました。

 

フローラさんのアイディアで、ブラインドをいちどに開けると、皆さんから歓声が。

 

心が弾む瞬間でした。

 

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北海道からわざわざ来てくださった。

 

オーベルジュ経営のSachikoさんとお嬢さんのももこさん。

 

いつも駆けつけてくださる

 

ジュエリー作家のリサさん。作られるジュエリーが素敵すぎてほんとにいつも刺激を受けてます。

 

スイスつながりのyukoさん。

 

またスイスでお会いできますように。

 

関西出身の朱美さん。素晴らしい装いでした。今度は関西でもお会いできるかな。

 

センス抜群のtさん。またイギリスのお話などを聞かせてください。

 

同じテーブル茶道、椿の会の仲間の

 

規子さんとフローラさん。

 

いろいろお手伝いいただきありがとうございました。仲間がいて、本当に心強かったです。心から感謝。

 

来て頂いた皆様、ありがとうございました。

 

これをきっかけにご縁が広がるといいなと思います。

 

次回リアルお会いできるまでは、

 

オンラインお茶会でご一緒できたら嬉しいです。

 

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これからも皆さんで楽しいこと

 

ワクワクすることを着物でご一緒できたらうれしいです。

 

よろしくお願いいたします。

 

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Facebookグループの着物ランチ会(無料)にご参加いただければ、詳細情報がご覧になれます。

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/856955097733854

 

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【オンライン】

 

月1開催中の着物オンラインお茶会(zoom開催)参加費無料。

 

https://youtube.com/live/ZZ-B9p3gJt4

 

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【日本のオフ会】

 

年2､3回ペースで開催中の着物ランチ会

 

-大阪 5/5開催

 

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【海外のオフ会】

 

月1開催中のスイス近辺での着物ランチ会

 

-2月中旬　

 

不定期開催のヨーロッパでのミートアップ

 

-3月1日～3日スペイン、バレンシア開催。クジェラ市のクジェラ城(予定)で日本文化イベント(ミキータ@miquitasatoさんプロデュース)

 

6月17日

 

マッターホルンを見ながら

 

ツェルマットでお茶会

 

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【テーブル茶道】

 

体験会実施中。

 

オンライン2000円20フラン

 

もしくは対面80フランで。

 

講師資格も取得できます。

 

ご希望の方、メッセージください。

 

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こちらにも仕事の写真をアップしています。

 

@sushi_yoko_com

 

https://www.instagram.com/sushi_yoko_com/ https://www.sushi-yoko.ch

 

#着物女子 #着物好きな人と繋がりたい

 

#着物好き #着物コーデ

 

#zurich #winterthur #schafhausen #bern #zug #basel #luzern #aarau #sushiclass #sushi #nigiri #stgallen #frauenfeld #sushiyokoch #kimono #winterthur #zug #zurich

 

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