Burnaby, BC – March 23, 2025 – The arrival of spring in Japan is not just a seasonal shift but a time of renewal and celebration. This profound connection between nature and culture will be explored in Sakura & Seasonality: A Taste of Spring in Japanese Culture, a hands-on tea workshop led by Japanese tea master Janice Chan at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby.
This event offers a unique opportunity to experience Japanese spring traditions through the art of tea. Participants will learn about seasonality in Japanese culture, taste three distinct sakura teas, and prepare their own cherry blossom tea in a guided session.
Event Details
- Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
- Location: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC
- Duration: 1 hour
- Ticket Price: $40.13
- Refund Policy: Refunds available up to seven days before the event
An Immersive Journey into Japanese Seasonality
Spring in Japan is a season of cherry blossoms, renewal, and deep cultural traditions. From art and clothing to food and tea, the transition is celebrated in many aspects of life. This workshop will guide attendees through the importance of sakura in Japanese culture, offering insights into its presence in seasonal cuisine and tea rituals.
Participants will engage in a sakura tea tasting, experiencing three different variations of this delicate and fleeting seasonal flavor. The workshop will also include a hands-on tea-making session, allowing attendees to prepare their own sakura tea using traditional techniques.
About the Instructor – Janice Chan
Janice Chan is a certified Japanese Tea Master and the Global Japanese Tea Association (GJTA) representative for Western Canada. As the co-founder of Teakan, she specializes in blending traditional Japanese tea practices with modern education, making this centuries-old art form more accessible.
Her training includes:
- Studying Chanoyu with the Urasenke School, a leading Japanese tea ceremony tradition
- Learning Senchadō under the Oubaku-Baisa Ryū school
- Conducting workshops and lectures on Japanese tea culture, history, and techniques
With a deep understanding of Japanese tea traditions, Janice brings a rich storytelling approach to her workshops, connecting historical practices with contemporary insights.
Why You Should Attend
- Experience the beauty of cherry blossom season through a curated sakura tea tasting
- Learn from a certified Japanese Tea Master with extensive training in tea traditions
- Discover the significance of seasonality in Japanese culture and its influence on art, food, and daily life
- Engage in a hands-on tea-making experience, bringing authentic Japanese tea culture into your own home
This event is an opportunity for tea lovers, cultural enthusiasts, and anyone interested in Japanese traditions to connect with the essence of spring through an immersive and sensory-rich experience.
Tickets are limited – reserve your spot today at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre.
