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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