Participating in the 8th Nihoncha Academy Special Session on Tue, Dec 23

The 8th Nihoncha Academy – Christmas & Year-End Special Session will be held on Tuesday, December 23. Nihoncha Academy is a learning event jointly hosted by 1899, which operates tea-themed restaurants, cafés, and hotels, and Nihoncha Seikatsu. Held once a month, the event invites leading experts from the Japanese tea industry to share their knowledge, offering participants an enjoyable and practical way to explore the depth of Japanese tea.

This year-end edition provides a special evening of learning and relaxation, perfectly suited for the moments just before Christmas.

Masae Saito, representative of ISSO TEA, will join a talk session exploring the current landscape of the Japanese tea business. The program also includes a talk and discussion with tea brewer Kaori Sasaki, a networking gathering with 1899’s special tea-inspired buffet and free-flowing Japanese tea, and a game with luxurious prizes. This one-night-only session combines Nihoncha Academy’s signature talks and seminars with a Christmas dinner experience.

Event Details
Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Time: 18:00–21:00 (Doors open at 17:30)
Venue: CHAYA 1899 TOKYO (1F HOTEL 1899 TOKYO, 6-4-1 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Participation Fee: ¥5,500 (includes tea-inspired dishes, free-flow Japanese tea, and access to three past Nihoncha Academy online sessions)
Capacity: 25 participants
Registration: https://nihonchaacademy08.peatix.com
Co-hosted by: 1899 and Nihoncha Seikatsu

For more details: https://nihonchaseikatsu.com/nihonchaacademy08/