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Chopstick Making and Calligraphy for a JTB Tour GroupOn 6 August 2026 we ran chopstick making and calligraphy for an international JTB tour group at Grand Cube Osa…
A Tea Ceremony Class for American University StudentsOn 1 July 2026 we gave an on-site tea ceremony class to about 40 American university students on a short-term …
A Matcha Class for 40 Students from IndiaOn 14 June 2026 we gave a tea ceremony talk and matcha demonstration to about 40 elementary and junior high sc…
A Tea Ceremony for a Corporate Group from SingaporeOn 10 February 2026 we welcomed a corporate group of about 20 to 30 guests from Singapore to our classroom in …
A Tea Ceremony for 78 Guests at The Garden Oriental OsakaOn 10 October 2025 we hosted a Japanese culture experience for 78 international guests of PwC at The Garden Or…
Matcha for 100 Guests at a Company Banquet at Hilton OsakaOn 17 August 2025 we served freshly whisked matcha to about 100 guests at ICICI Prudential's banquet at Hilton…
[Kyoto] Kitano Tenmangu Antique MarketThe Kitano Tenmangu Antique Market, commonly known as Tenjin-ichi, takes place monthly on the 25th at Kyoto's …
[Kyoto] Heian Flea MarketThe Heian Flea Market is a beloved antique event held around ten times a month in the historic Okazaki Park, i…
[Kyoto] Kyoto Antique FairThe Kyoto Antique Fair is Western Japan's largest antique market, held at Kyoto Pulse Plaza in Fushimi-ku, Kyo…
[Kyoto] Toji Temple Kobo Flea MarketKobo-ichi Market is a historic flea market held at Toji Temple in Kyoto on the 21st of every month. Establishe…
[Kyoto] Toyokuni Shrine Interesting MarketToyokuni Shrine Omoshiro Market is a unique event held at the historic Toyokuni Shrine in Kyoto City on days e…
Antique & Flea Market in OsakaOsaka Antique & Flea Markets: A Complete Overview Osaka has no shortage of fascinating antique and flea market…
Antique Market, Flea Market in Osaka: A Complete GuideExplore Osaka’s antique market, flea market scene for hidden treasures, local culture, and insider tips on bar…
[Osaka] Lohas Festa at Expo '70 ParkLOHAS Festa Expo is an open-air market held at the Expo ’70 Commemorative Park’s East Plaza. With an eco-frien…
[Osaka] Gokoku shrine Hinomaru MarketHinomaru Market is an antique market held at Osaka Gokoku Shrine in Suminoe, Osaka, on the day before the last…
[Osaka] Ikutama Shrine Antique MarketEvery month on the 8th, from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Ikutama Flea Market is held along the historic Omotesando…
[Osaka] Kamitsu Shrine Juso MarketJuso Market is an event held on the 13th of every month within the grounds of Kamitsu Shrine.
[Osaka] Kansai Flea MarketOver 220 exhibitors, three daily live performances, and seven incredible performers await you at the Kansai Fl…
[Osaka] Kitahama Flea MarketThe Kitahama Flea Market is a charming, periodically held market located in front of the Central Public Hall a…
[Osaka] Ohatsutenjin Flea MarketOsaka Ohatsutenjin Flea Market is a treasure-hunting paradise held in the heart of a retro-inspired office dis…
[Osaka] Shitenkai Flea MarketOsaka Shitenkai Flea Market is a new flea market that began its history in February 2020, held at Shitennoji T…- [Osaka] Shitennoji Antique MarketShitennoji Antique Market Shitennoji Antique Market is one of the largest antique markets in the Kansai region…
[Osaka] Vintage Market - Expo Flea MarketThe "Vintage Market – Expo Flea Market," is held every spring and autumn at Expo '70 Commemorative Park's East…
Tea Ceremony HistoryDiscover the fascinating tea ceremony history, from its ancient roots to modern customs, and learn how to expe…
On-Site Tea Ceremony for Researchers at RIKEN KobeWe brought our on-site tea ceremony to RIKEN in Kobe, where researchers from Asia, Europe and around the world…