Cup of Humanity 　Tea Ceremony Experience

Being uprooted from your home doesn’t just mean leaving a place—it means being torn away from your culture, heritage, and traditions. In today’s fast-changing world, preserving one’s culture is already a challenge; imagine how much harder it becomes when forced to flee.

This new REI event invites participants to experience the Japanese tea ceremony, offering a moment of reflection on the importance of preserving and passing down traditions across generations. It also encourages us to consider how we can support refugees whose lives have been upended by circumstances beyond their control and how important culture is to them.

Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025

Venue: A private tea house located at 4-17-4 Takanawa, Minato-ku.

Time Slots:
Please choose one or more preferred time slots from the list below and indicate your selection when registering by writing the number(s) (1–5) in the “Comments” section. If listing multiple options, please list them in order of preference. Each session is limited to 12 participants and will close once full.

1. 9:30–11:00
2. 11:00–12:30
3. 12:30–2:00
4. 2:00–3:30
5. 3:30–5:00

Participation Fee: ¥8,000 per person
(Includes: the tea ceremony experience with tea served by the host, traditional Japanese sweets, Thai desserts, an introduction to the culture of Myanmar’s Karen people, and an overview of REI’s activities.)

If you are under 18 or plan to bring someone under 18, please contact us in advance: yasuko@rei-npo.org

Beginners and those with no prior experience in tea ceremony are most welcome. English explanations will be provided as needed.