Tea Party × Japanese Culture Experience in San Francisco

Join our Tea Party × Japanese Culture Experience for fun chats and cool cultural vibes!

🌸Tea Party × Japanese Culture Experience
Presented by Active ZEN

Join us for a warm and welcoming tea party where you can experience the
wisdom of Japanese culture in a relaxed, modern way.
Enjoy authentic Japanese matcha and traditional sweets while learning about
Japanese aesthetics through a short cultural mini-lecture and a beginner-friendly,
hands-on experience.
This is not just something to watch — it’s something to experience.
Sip tea, slow down, and share a calm, inspiring moment with fellow culture lovers
in San Francisco.
Perfect for tea lovers, mindfulness seekers, and anyone curious
about Japan beyond tourism.

🍵 About the Event
Tea Party × Japanese Culture Experience

A modern tea party infused with authentic Japanese wisdom.
This beginner-friendly cultural event invites you
to experience Japanese culture in a calm, welcoming atmosphere.
No prior knowledge is required — everyone is welcome.
The event will be hosted in English and is open to everyone.

🌿 What You’ll Experience
✔︎ A hands-on matcha experience
✔︎ A short introduction to Japanese culture
✔︎ A relaxed tea party–style gathering
✔︎ A photo-friendly space (SNS sharing welcome)
Calligraphy and Ikebana will be presented as exhibitions.

📅 Date & Time
Sunday, February 22, 2026
13:00 – 15:00
Duration: Approximately 2 hours

📍 Location
Central San Francisco
(Exact location will be shared after registration)

💰 Pricing
free

👉 Spots are limited — early reservation is recommended.

🌸 This Event Is Perfect for You If You…
✔︎ Are curious about Japanese culture and matcha
✔︎ Enjoy mindfulness and well-being experiences
✔︎ Want a cultural experience beyond sightseeing
✔︎ Are looking for a calm, inspiring community in San Francisco
✔︎ Want to slow down and reconnect in a meaningful way

🌿 About Active ZEN
Active ZEN is a Japanese culture and mindfulness project
that brings authentic Japanese wisdom into modern life.
Through tea ceremony, calligraphy, and Ikebana,
we offer practical tools for calm, clarity, and balance
— especially for busy professionals.
✨ This is a small-group, welcoming event.
Solo participants and first-timers are very welcome.

👩‍🦰About the Organizer
Kaori is based in Tokyo, Japan, and is originally from Kanazawa. Founder of Active ZEN and a former international flight crew member with ANA (All Nippon Airways). She currently runs career development programs in Japan and creates Japanese cultural experiences for people living overseas. Kaori has traveled to over 50 countries and enjoys cultural exchange, language exchange, traveling, and cooking.

👘Dress code: Free / Casual
Wear what you like and feel comfortable in.
Japanese traditional clothing, including kimono or yukata, is warmly welcomed.

🍵Program Flow (approximately2 hours)

Welcome & Networking (5 min)
• Light self-introductions

Founder Talk (15 min)
• About Active ZEN
• Why Japanese culture & mindfulness matter today
• From experience to daily life

Mini Japanese Culture Experience (45 min)
• Matcha experience

Tea Party & Interaction (35 min)
• Tea party
• Q&A and networking
• Photo time

Closing & Next Invitation (5 min)
• Reflection
• Introduction to upcoming events & online sessions

💬Notice
Photos may be taken during the event and shared on our website
or social media at a later date.
If you prefer not to appear in photos, please let the organizer know on the day of the event.

🫶Event Guidelines
• The organizer is not responsible for disputes between participants.
• Please inform us in advance if you have any food allergies.
• Please take care of your personal belongings.
•For the comfort of all participants,
we kindly ask that no selling or solicitation take place at this event.