Make Matcha, Step Into Tokyo Life
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## – Beyond Tourism.
– A Day Immersed in Japanese Aesthetics and Way of Life.
Tea, Gardens, a Private Home, and Encounters with Local People.
Set in Ogikubo, Tokyo — a neighborhood where Japanese intellectual culture has thrived for generations — this program is created for international visitors who want to understand Japan more deeply. It goes beyond mere observation, inviting you to truly experience Japanese culture.
Making tea with your own hands.
Sitting in a Japanese garden and home, imagining the life lived there.
Conversing with local residents.
Come experience the living aesthetic sensibility of Japan today.
## To secure your spot, please register via our official page
https://sd.chikyu.link/?lp=2026-03-13
- Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
* Two identical sessions offered: morning and afternoon
- Morning Session:
11:30 AM (Meet at JR Ogikubo Station East Exit) – 1:50 PM (Place to Interact open until 4:30 PM)
- Afternoon Session:
1:30 PM (Meet at JR Ogikubo Station East Exit) – 3:50 PM (Place to Interact open until 4:30 PM)
- Venue: Otaguro Park and Tekigaiso (Ogikubo, Suginami City, Tokyo)
- Language: English
- Capacity: 12 people per session
- Participation Fee: ¥3,000 (tax included)
*Includes matcha and sweets
Please Note:
- This event is presented by Executive Committee for the Chuo Line “Aru Aru (Local Vibes )” Project as an experiential Tourism Program, offering an authentic Japanese cultural experience at an accessible price.
- No seiza (formal kneeling) required.
- Casual attire welcome. No special items required.
- Please exchange contact information and communicate with other participants after the Event at your own responsibility.