2026 Omotesenke Domonkai - Robiraki Tea Gathering

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A Japanese tea gathering for Robiraki, the start of using the winter hearth, with matcha and a Japanese sweet.

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Robiraki- the start of using the winter hearth (Ro). Guests will enjoy Macha with Japanese sweet. 11/15 Sun. at Hokka Nichi Bei Kai in SF. Description During summer, water is heated on portable brazier (Furo). In November, we transition to the Ro (sunken hearth) cut directly into the tatami floor. This shift brings the fire closer to the guests, filling the tea room with warmer atmosphere. We consider November as the New Year of Tea, a time of transition to winther months. Please join our Robiraki Tea gathering on November 15th! We will serve you a bowl of tea and some okashi sweets. Registration Sales ends on Nobember 14, 12pm. Seatings will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis on the day. Please arrive at the venue 15 minutes before the each session. Each session takes about 40-50 minutes. We will not be able to seat you once the ceremony starts. Refunds will not be provided for late arrivals. Tea Service Hiroma Seat: We serve Usucha (Thin Matcha) in our spacious large room. Koma Seat: We serve Koicha (Thick Matcha) in our traditional small room. (almost sold out) You are welcome to attend both the Koicha and Usucha sessions! Please ensure you book them at different times so your sessions do not overlap. Note: In the Koma session, guests will share a single bowl of matcha according to traditional etiquette. Notice on Attire Wearing socks is mandatory to enter the tea rooms.

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