"Hello, everyone! My name is Kana, and I grew up in Osaka and Kyoto. From a young age, I’ve always loved visiting Japan’s beautiful shrines and temples, and of course, enjoying traditional Japanese sweets and matcha. At home, my family often made matcha and created homemade wagashi, which sparked my love for these traditions.
I’ve also studied sado, or the Japanese tea ceremony, and I’m excited to share Japan’s rich cultural heritage with you through this experience. The lesson takes place in Kawagoe, Saitama, just next to Tokyo. Kawagoe is a charming town with streets that look like they’ve come straight out of the Edo period, full of historical buildings and hidden gems not yet widely known to international visitors.
Our lesson venue itself is a precious piece of Kawagoe’s history, designated as a tangible cultural property. It’s a wonderful spot for photos, so I hope you’ll join us and capture some memories while immersing yourself in the beauty of Japanese culture."