2026 Way of Tea Program
2026/2/6
Students practice sitting and receiving a bowl of tea
Students learn about the tearoom
On January 21, 23, and 30, and February 6, the Consulate General of Japan held its 2026 Way of Tea Program for local students at the facilities of Urasenke Foundation San Francisco. This program provides classes of students with the opportunity to experience a Japanese tea gathering to deepen their understanding of Japan and its culture and further motivate them to study Japanese language.
This year, about 150 students from seven schools participated in the program. While practicing their Japanese language skills, students learned about Japanese tea culture and history, etiquette, the tearoom and instruments, and about traditional Japanese culture in general.
We would like to thank the participants, their teachers, and the members of the Urasenke Foundation for contributing to this year’s successful program.
This year, about 150 students from seven schools participated in the program. While practicing their Japanese language skills, students learned about Japanese tea culture and history, etiquette, the tearoom and instruments, and about traditional Japanese culture in general.
We would like to thank the participants, their teachers, and the members of the Urasenke Foundation for contributing to this year’s successful program.
Japanese Way of Tea program
Students enjoying tea
A student receives a bowl of tea
Students learn about tea instruments
