UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA
We are your club members!
Welcome to the Tea Club at UH Manoa! Join our weekly Urasenke-style tea ceremonies with Professor Akiko Ono Riley. All UH students welcome!
Common misconceptions of
“way of tea”…
Looks very difficult…
isn’t it just about making tea?
its only japanese people that does it..
Nope! that’s misunderstanding!
Though challenging, our club offers structured learning, values experience over perfection, and provides strong support
The tea ceremony isn’t just about making tea; it emphasizes precise movements, aesthetics, philosophy, mindfulness, respect, and tranquility.
The tea ceremony is open to everyone, teaching harmony and respect, making it an inclusive and enriching experience.
Why you should join “Way of Tea Club”
Learn Japanese Culture
Enjoy Tea Rituals
Enhance Focus Skills
Meet New Friends
Experience Tranquility
Voices from the members
Kara Shaw (Vice-President)
Chado requires you to enjoy with all your senses, and to me, seeing the tea club members smile fills me more than all the sweets I steal from the refrigerator.”
Yuma Tochika (President)
For me, Tea Ceremony has been a way to explore my heritage and delve deep into Japanese history and culture. The club has been an amazing opportunity to make friends and connect with people who share my passion for the traditional arts.
Hung Wen (Advisor)
I believe one of the reasons I’ve found the Japanese tea ceremony so enjoyable is its emphasis on pursuing perfection while acknowledging one’s own imperfections.
Feel free to contact us!
Email us at jakuanteahouse@gmail.com
OR
submit the form below
give us few days to respond!
Although this RIO has members who are University of Hawai’i at Mānoa students, faculty, or employees, the RIO is independent of the University which is not responsible for the RIO’s contracts, acts or omissions.
– Discovering peace in your busy days –
We are your club members!
The club has been here for 6 years. with our expertise, we hope to promote you peacefulness, one bowl of tea at a time
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Common misconceptions of
“way of tea”…
Looks very difficult…
isn’t it just about making tea?
its only japanese people that does it..
Nope! that’s misunderstanding!
The club offers structured learning, focuses on experience over perfection, and provides strong support.
The tea ceremony isn’t just about making tea; it’s a ritual emphasizing precise movements, aesthetics, philosophy, mindfulness, respect, purity, and tranquility.
The tea ceremony isn’t just for Japanese people; it’s open to all, teaching harmony and respect, making it an inclusive and enriching experience for everyone.
Why you should join
“Way of Tea Club”
Learn Japanese Culture
Enjoy Tea Rituals
Enhance Focus Skills
Meet New Friends
Experience Tranquility
Voices from the members
Kara Shaw (Vice-President)
Chado requires you to enjoy with all your senses, and to me, seeing the tea club members smile fills me more than all the sweets I steal from the refrigerator.”
Yuma Tochika (President)
For me, Tea Ceremony has been a way to explore my heritage and delve deep into Japanese history and culture. The club has been an amazing opportunity to make friends and connect with people who share my passion for the traditional arts.
Hung Wen (Advisor)
I believe one of the reasons I’ve found the Japanese tea ceremony so enjoyable is its emphasis on pursuing perfection while acknowledging one’s own imperfections.
Feel free to contact us!
1: Email us at
jakuanteahouse@gmail.com
OR
2: submit the form below
give us few days to respond!
Although this RIO has members who are University of Hawai’i at Mānoa students, faculty, or employees, the RIO is independent of the University which is not responsible for the RIO’s contracts, acts or omissions.
