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Fantasy Basel 2026 “Matcha Experience & Calligraphy Service” – Event Recap

Matcha Workshop at Fantasy Basel in Basel

Fantasy Basel 2026 “Matcha Experience Workshop” – Event Recap

In May 2026, we successfully held our “Matcha Experience Workshop” at Fantasy Basel 2026.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth again this year!

In the middle of such a lively Comic Con, far more visitors than we expected showed interest in Japanese matcha culture — from “This is my first time whisking matcha” to “I’ve loved Japanese culture for years.” It was wonderful to share such special moments with such a diverse crowd.

In the workshop, participants whisked their own matcha using a real chasen (bamboo whisk), enjoying matcha and wagashi from a tea house in Uji, Kyoto with over 450 years of history — a truly Japanese moment of calm and reflection.

Amid all the excitement of cosplay, games, and movies filling the venue, these quiet 15 minutes with matcha seemed to be a fresh and memorable experience for many guests.

The photo opportunity with a traditional Japanese Wagasa umbrella was also extremely popular, giving everyone a special memory of Japanese culture to take home.

We’re delighted that nearly all of our matcha and chasen sets sold out, meaning so many people got to bring a piece of Japanese culture home with them.

Once again, we received so many warm smiles and kind words like “I want to come back next year” and “Next time I’d love to join the sushi class too” — it means a great deal to us.

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who visited our booth, joined the workshop, and to the whole Fantasy Basel team for making it possible.

We’ll keep sharing the beauty of Japanese matcha culture and tea ceremony with the world from Switzerland, one cup at a time.

Thank you so much!

See You Next at “Chibi-Con 2026” in Winterthur!

To everyone we met at Fantasy Basel, and to those who couldn’t join us this time —

We’ll be back with a booth at “Chibi-Con,” Japan pop culture event in Winterthur, on Saturday, August 15 & Sunday, August 16, 2026.

This year we’ll once again be hosting a Matcha Workshop and a Yukata Workshop.

In the Matcha Workshop, you can casually experience how to whisk authentic matcha and learn about Japanese tea culture. In the Yukata Workshop, you’ll have fun learning the tips for putting on a yukata by yourself.

Whether you’re already a fan of Japanese culture or trying it for the first time, everyone is very welcome.

We’re truly looking forward to seeing you all again in Winterthur.

▶ Details & registration here

Matcha Workshop Matcha Workshop: Tea, Culture & Mindfulness – at Chibi-Con 2026
　・Registration (Aug 15): https://kimono-club.ch/en/events/matcha-workshop-day1-2026/
　・Registration (Aug 16): https://kimono-club.ch/en/events/matcha-workshop-day2-2026/

Yukata Workshop Yukata Workshop: Learn How to Wear a Yukata – at Chibi-Con 2026
　・Registration (Aug 15): https://kimono-club.ch/en/events/yukata-workshop-day1-2026/
　・Registration (Aug 16): https://kimono-club.ch/en/events/yukata-workshop-day2-2026/

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Matcha Workshop: Tea, Culture & Mindfulness – at Chibi-Con 2026!

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

🗓 Date: Saturday, August 15 & Sunday, August 16, 2026
⏰ 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)
Advance payment by credit card
On-site payment (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

Advance payment by credit card: CHF 20.–
On-site payment (cash or TWINT): CHF 25.–

Apply here:
Day 1 (Aug 15)
https://kimono-club.ch/en/events/matcha-workshop-day1-2026/
Day 2 (Aug 16)
https://kimono-club.ch/en/events/matcha-workshop-day2-2026/

Kimono Afternoon Tea Ceremony @ Royal Park Hotel ICONIC Osaka Midosuji | May 2026

Kimono tea party in Osaka — Kimono afternoon tea party in Osaka

Matcha time – for a calmer, more confident you.

We hosted a Kimono Afternoon Tea Ceremony at a luxury hotel in Osaka.

Surrounded by a beautifully set table with golden and silver tea bowls, we enjoyed matcha together in the spirit of Wa · Kei · Sei · Jaku: Harmony, Respect, Purity and Tranquility – the four values at the heart of the Japanese tea ceremony.

We were also delighted to serve „Tama-Tsubaki“, a celebrated Japanese confection from Iseya Sōhonten in Himeji – a wagashi house with over 300 years of history.

When was the last time you truly slowed down in your daily life?

Preparing matcha gently brings your breathing into a quiet rhythm. Around the tea table, smiles and connections arise naturally – even among people meeting for the first time. And when you wear kimono, you notice how your posture and movements change all on their own.

An exciting life begins with finding inner calm.

Mochi & Matcha Workshop at the Japan Food Fest in Zurich [Report]

Mochi & Matcha Workshop in Zurich

Traditional Mochi Making (No Microwave!)

A workshop for all senses – warm, interactive, and full of flavor.

At the Japan Food Festival in Zurich, we shared unforgettable moments together.
Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:

1. Handmade Mochi & Tea Ceremony Quiz
We begin by making fresh strawberry mochi from scratch.
After that, you’ll take part in our popular Tea Ceremony Quiz: 10 questions about matcha – and no one has scored 10/10 in the past 4 years 😏
In a fun and engaging way, you’ll learn how matcha is grown and how to truly enjoy its flavor.

2. 3 Minutes of Calm – in the Middle of the Buzz
After the high energy of the festival, we intentionally create a moment to pause.

Before drinking the matcha, we practice 3 minutes of meditation together.
A short reset for body and mind – and suddenly, the matcha tastes deeper, richer, and more mindful.

3. Connection Beyond Language
People from different countries come together to share a matcha experience.
Without needing many words, a special connection naturally emerges.

Matcha culture is quietly spreading across Europe – and you can be part of it.

📣 Next Event
Join us on May 14, 15, and 16 at
Fantasy Basel!
One of Europe’s largest pop culture events, welcoming around 100,000 visitors.
👉 More details: https://fantasybasel.ch

✨ Would you like to experience it yourself?

👉 Reserve your spot for the next workshop:
Book now

We look forward to welcoming you in person 🍵

📣 We are looking for helpers
We are looking for people to help us during the workshop at Fantasy Basel (May 14–16).

The helping time is approximately 2.5 hours (short shift).

As a thank you, you will receive a CHF 50 entrance ticket.

If you are interested, feel free to contact us by email:
info@sushi-yoko.ch

You can also apply for our instructor certification course starting with a trial lesson.
The trial lesson is available online from CHF 20 for 1 hour.

📩 You can also contact us via Instagram DM (this is even faster):
https://www.instagram.com/sushi_yoko_com

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

Table-Style Tea Ceremony Experience – August 2026 at the Zurich Canton Japan Festival

**“Table-Style Tea Ceremony Experience – August 2026 at the Zurich Canton Japan Festival”**

**Dates:** August 15 & 16
**Venue:** Teuchelweiherplatz, Winterthur
(Obermühlestrasse, 8400 Winterthur)

We are currently looking for **two volunteers (first come, first served)** to help with our **Table-Style Tea Ceremony workshops** at the festival.

A small amount of English will be required, such as
“Please enjoy the sweets.”

🎟 **Tickets for this year are already on sale!** Click here

As a thank-you, **those who help us will be shown around Switzerland afterwards!**

Even without prior tea ceremony experience, you can become a tea ceremony instructor!
For the **Certified Instructor Training Course**, click here!

By clicking the links below, you earn us **10 support points**.
Thank you very much for your kind support!

🌿 2nd World Matcha Forum | Guest Speaker Announcement

We are pleased to announce that Ambassador Keiichi Hara,
Director of the Foreign Service Training Institute
at Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will join us as a guest speaker
at the 2nd World Matcha Forum to be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Ambassador Hara once had the honor of observing the late Grand Master Sen Genshitsu (Urasenke XV)
preparing tea at the Ministry’s training institute.
He also volunteered for an overseas assignment in Afghanistan, where he was deeply involved in
cultural preservation and peace-related activities amid the challenges of post-conflict society.

Drawing on these valuable experiences, Ambassador Hara will share insights under the theme of
“Culture and Peace” and lead an interactive quiz session featuring episodes from his time abroad.

Ambassador Hara is also a high school classmate of the organizer, Yoko Kinoshita.
Through this forum, we hope that matcha will serve as a bridge for people around the world to connect
and share a common wish for peace and cultural understanding.

🕊️ About the World Matcha Forum
The forum is a charity event to support recovery from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
All proceeds will be donated to the Wajima Lacquerware Restoration Fund
and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

📅 Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
🕒 Time: 10:00 PM Japan Time / 3:00 PM Switzerland Time
💚 More information and tickets:

https://kimono-club.ch/en/2025/08/29/announcement-2nd-world-matcha-forum/

A video archive will be shared after the event, and donations are sincerely appreciated.
We look forward to seeing you at the forum!

We will host a Kimono & Matcha Experience for your team (for sponsors)

2nd World Matcha Forum｜October 25, 2025, 10:00 pm JST (Online)

Back to Event Overview

Opening Remarks: Ambassador of Japan to Switzerland (planned) ｜ Donations: Wajima Lacquerware Revival & ICRC

For Companies and Institutions

As a sponsor, you will receive a special Kimono & Matcha Experience.
Perfect for employee well-being, CSR, client hospitality, and intercultural education. ✨

Benefits of Sponsorship

🌏 Peace & Cultural Exchange: Demonstrates commitment to peace and international cultural exchange, enhancing social trust and global brand image.
🍵 Sustainability Appeal: Matcha is a sustainable and healthy drink, supporting ESG/CSR communication and highlighting environmental awareness.
🧘 Employee Well-being: Mindfulness through tea practice reduces stress and improves concentration.
🤝 Client & Community Engagement: Matcha events provide opportunities to connect with clients and strengthen community ties.
⭐ Publicity: Exposure on the official website, slides, SNS, and press releases increases recognition nationally and internationally.

Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

🌿 Bronze

300 CHF
Logo on the official website
Mention in event slides
🎟️ Admission tickets: 12 people (online equivalent: approx. CHF 300)
🤝 Instagram co-post (optional)
📘 Facebook post: 1 time
📱 Stories mention: 1 time

🍵 Silver

1,000 CHF
Verbal acknowledgment at the opening / Mention in SNS & participant emails
Benefit: one Kimono & Matcha Experience (onsite or online)
👉 Normally offered via the Matcha Workshop at CHF 110 per person.
Within Canton Zurich, travel expenses are included, making this a very attractive sponsor benefit.
🏢 Onsite participation limit: up to 10 people (CHF 110 × 10 = CHF 1,100 value)
🎟️ Admission tickets: 30 people (online equivalent: CHF 25 × 30 = CHF 750 value)
💡 Total value estimate: approx. CHF 1,850 (onsite + online)
🤝 Instagram co-post (optional)
📘 Facebook posts: 2 times
📱 Stories mentions: 2 times

🎖 Gold

3,000 CHF
Prominent logo in program / Mention in press release / Special thank-you page
Benefit: customized cultural workshop (kimono etiquette, matcha & wagashi, lecture, etc.)
👉 Normally based on the Matcha Workshop at CHF 110 per person.
Within Canton Zurich, travel expenses are included, making this a premium and cost-effective sponsor benefit.
🏢 Onsite participation limit: up to 30 people (CHF 110 × 30 = CHF 3,300 value)
🎟️ Admission tickets: 100 people (online equivalent: CHF 25 × 100 = CHF 2,500 value)
💡 Total value estimate: approx. CHF 5,800 (onsite + online)
🤝 Instagram co-post (optional)
📘 Facebook posts: 3 times
📱 Stories mentions: 3 times

Full House! Matcha Experience Report from the Pop Culture Event

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