chanowa "Seasonal Tea Ceremony" April 17 (Fri) - April 18 (Sat)

On April 17 (Fri) and April 18 (Sat), 2026, for two days,
chanowa will hold a tea ceremony titled "Seasonal Tea Ceremony."

Naoko Ideno, who hosts the Chinese tea ceremony 'chanowa' in her hometown of Kumamoto. Her tea ceremonies at FOOD FOR THOUGHT have become a regular event, and many customers look forward to participating each season. They are always very popular, with participants saying, "My heart feels soft and warm, and I feel happy."

Enjoy the beauty of Naoko's arrangements, feel the warm steam, and watch the graceful movements of tea preparation. These moments, which gently permeate your heart, make you forget your daily life and feel as if your heart is "suddenly" unraveling.

Let's share a warm tea time for body and soul at this seasonal tea ceremony, celebrating the joy of spring's arrival.

Reservations required all day / Tickets are available on our ticket reservation site (foodforthoughtshop.net)!

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Naoko's tea ceremonies are a rare opportunity to experience in Tokyo, so many people are probably looking forward to them each season.

Even if you are nervous because "this is your first time participating in a tea ceremony," please feel free to join us.

Listen to the sound of boiling water, observe the tea leaves, and enjoy the aroma of that moment. It's a luxurious and precious experience where you can fully savor seasonal tea with your whole body. Let's take a break from everyday life for a while and share a gentle tea time together.

This event will be held in April, and the flowers of Shinjuku Gyoen, right in front of the LAB, will surely be in full bloom. We would be delighted to share the seasonal flavors with all of you. All of our staff eagerly anticipate this seasonal tea ceremony, which always makes us feel the arrival of the seasons. We sincerely look forward to your visit.

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chanowa "Seasonal Tea Ceremony"
Date: April 17 (Fri) - April 18 (Sat), 2026
Time: 10:30-12:00 / 13:30-15:00 / 16:00-17:30 (3 sessions each day)
Fee: 11,000 yen (tax included)
Location: Sendagaya FOOD FOR THOUGHT LAB

Reservations required all day / Tickets are available on our ticket reservation site (foodforthoughtshop.net)!