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The Way of Tea
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Chanoyu "茶の湯" - Centuries of Tradition and Japanese Wabi
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~ with special exhibition in honour of the late Daisosho ~
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9 - 20 September 2025
Japan Creative Centre (JCC)
Chado Urasenke Tankokai Singapore Association
| Japan Creative Centre (JCC) and Chado Urasenke Tankokai Singapore Association are delighted to present an exhibition titled The Way of Tea Chanoyu "茶の湯" - Centuries of Tradition and Japanese Wabi ~ with special exhibition in honour of the late Daisosho ~.
Learn about chanoyu (茶の湯) — a manner of preparing and serving matcha to guests that is steeped in Japanese aesthetics and Zen philosophy with centuries of tradition, innovation and refinement — through the utensils that were used during the tea ceremony, This exhibition will feature tea utensils from the region and other relevant items such as flower sets, stationery and even pottery from Singaporean artists.
There will also be a special segment to commemorate the late Dr Genshitsu Sen, the 15th Grand Master of Urasenke, also known as Daisosho, who passed away in August at the age of 102. One part of the segment will include the significant engagements the Daisosho undertook during his lifetime, in pursuit of the way of tea. |
Exhibition Date: |
9 - 20 September 2025
※ We will be closed on 14-16 September 2025
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Opening Hours: |
10am – 6pm
※ We will be open from 10am – 3pm on 20 September
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Venue: |
Japan Creative Centre (JCC)
Embassy of Japan in Singapore
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372 |
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Admission: |
FREE |
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*PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONLY ONE PROGRAMME. Multiple registrations under the same name/email will be automatically cancelled and given lower priority for our future events. |
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The History of Tea Ceremony and
The Story of Tea Flowers
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Chado Urasenke Tankokai Singapore Association
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Do you know that flowers can also be a significant part of the tea ceremony?
Ms Nakabayashi Sochoku, Chief of Administration of Chado Urasenke Tankokai Singapore Association, will give a lecture on tea drinking culture and the relationship between the tea practitioner and tea flowers or chabana (茶花).
The lecture will be followed by a Japanese tea ceremony demonstration and guided tour of the exhibition.
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Date: |
Saturday, 13 September 2025 |
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Time: |
11am – 12:30pm |
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Venue: |
Japan Creative Centre (JCC)
Embassy of Japan in Singapore
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372 |
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Admission: |
FREE (Registration required) |
Click button or scan QR to register: |
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If the registration is full, or you would like to cancel your registration, please e-mail us at jcc@sn.mofa.go.jp. We regret that there is limited capacity, kindly register early to avoid disappointment. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE.
Please inform us at least 3 days before the event if you and/or your accompanying guest are unable to make it. No-show registrants will be noted and be given lower priority for our future events.
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JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY DEMO & GUIDED TOUR |
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Tea Ceremony Demonstration
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Chado Urasenke Tankokai Singapore Association
Experience chanoyu through a demonstration of the Japanese tea ceremony!
Due to limited capacity, registration is required and slots are only available on a first-come first-served basis.
The Japanese tea ceremony demonstration will be followed by a guided tour of the exhibition. |
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Venue: |
Japan Creative Centre (JCC)
Embassy of Japan in Singapore
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372 |
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Admission: |
FREE (Registration required) |
| REGISTER FOR THE TEA CEREMONY |
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Click button or scan QR to register. If the registration is full, or you would like to cancel your registration, please e-mail us at jcc@sn.mofa.go.jp. We regret that there is limited capacity, kindly register early to avoid disappointment. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE.
Please inform us at least 3 days before the event if you and/or your accompanying guest are unable to make it. No-show registrants will be noted and be given lower priority for our future events.
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| ABOUT CHADO URASENKE TANKOKAI SINGAPORE ASSOCIATION |
Chado Urasenke Tankokai Singapore Association was established in June 1991 as a membership non-profit organisation and registered by the Singaporean government.
Its aims are to engage the broader community in study of Chado and to promote a better understanding and appreciation of the rich cultural heritage of Japan as expressed in Chado in Singapore.
Chado Urasenke Tankokai Singapore Association was a recipient of The Foreign Minister’s Commendation for FY2022 for its promotion of Japanese culture in Singapore. |
WHERE IS JAPAN CREATIVE CENTRE (JCC)? |
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Is this your first time to Japan Creative Centre? Follow the map below to Japan Creative Centre now.
Getting to Japan Creative Centre
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372
Tel: +65-6737-0434
By Public Bus:
Bus services: 7, 36, 77, 105, 106, 111, 123, 132, 174, 174E, 502, 502A, 502B (Alight in front of Delfi Orchard)
For latest information on bus routes and fares, please refer to SBS Transit.
By the MRT:
You may also take the MRT to the nearest MRT station, Orchard (NS22).
Train fares, travel times and route maps are available on the SMRT website.
Driving to JCC:
Nearest parking is at Orchard Hotel, Delfi Orchard and Orchard Rendezvous Hotel.
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