Japan House Fall Open House

2000 South Lincoln Avenue,Urbana IL 61802

01 October, 2022

Description

You are invited to our annual Fall Open House on Saturday, October 1st featuring Tangerine Mountain Imports and Designs and the Chado Urasenke Tankokai Urbana-Champaign Association. Traditional Japanese tea ceremonies will be offered by the Chado Urasenke Tankokai Urbana-Champaign Association at 11pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. In addition to a bowl of freshly whisked matcha, a special Japanese sweet called wagashi will be served, made from recipes in “The Art of Wagashi,” written by Professor Emeritus Kimiko Gunji. After the tea ceremony, guests are encouraged to quickly shop from a collection of imported, new and gently used items, matcha tea, tea equipment, wagashi cookbooks, and more until the end of the hour. Tickets per person ($14 Student/ Tomonokai Member; $18 General Public) are required to attend a tea ceremony; no walk-ins will be permitted. At 12pm, Tangerine Mountain owners Cheri and Teri will be giving a free presentation on "The Art of Dressing in Yukata", a summery, simplified version of the classic kimono. Traditionally relegated to wearing at home or perhaps in a Japanese onsen (hot springs), these colorful and lightweight garments are becoming very popular for wearing to festivals and street fairs, as well as being incorporated into fashionable Japanese street wear. As part of the presentation, Japan House Interns and volunteers will be dressed in yukata, highlighting traditional stylings, as well as new and innovative ways of wearing yukata for modern times. The presentation is free, $5 donation encouraged. Space is limited to the first 40 guests. Please dress appropriately, legs are covered traditionally in Japan. All guests will be asked to remove shoes when entering Japan House, and to wear socks if participating in a tea ceremony. Questions? Please call us at 217-244-9934, or email [email protected]. _________ FAQs What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? Japan House is located in the Arboretum at the University of Illinois at 2000 S. Lincoln Avenue between Kirby/Florida and Windsor Road. Parking is available in the lot to the north of Japan House (F-31 at St. Mary's Road and Lincoln) and to the south of Japan House (F-32 on Lincoln across from the Vet Med complex). Spaces are marked with a placard and must be paid with Mobile Meter (https://mobilemeter.us/) or Park Mobile (https://parkmobile.io/ ) phone apps, or by calling 217-207-3033. After 5pm and weekends all parking spaces are free. There are bike racks near both parking lots. The MTD Raven comes near Japan House on Lincoln Ave. The front door is located on the north side of the building. Please allow plenty of time to park and get to the front door so we may start on time. Is my registration/ticket transferrable? No. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? You do not have to bring your ticket. We will just need your name. The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay? The purchaser of the ticket can go to "My Tickets" and change the name to whomever will be attending. What if I want to purchase more than 10 tickets or schedule a special group? We are happy to work with you to schedule a group for another time. Just call us at 217-244-9934. We can also talk about scheduling a tea ceremony at a special time for you, depending on availability. What is the refund policy? You registration is refundable if you contact us at 217-244-9934 prior to 24 hours before the date of your reservation. Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? The tea ceremony is for all ages. Children are welcome as long as they are able to sit quietly throughout the ceremony. Admission is required for all regardless of whether they partake in the tea and sweet. What is Tomonokai? How can I support Japan House? Tomonokai are "Friends of Japan House". The Tomonokai program was established in 1998 with a goal of supporting Japan House programming and events and promoting an understanding of Japanese Arts and Culture. This tax deductible membership entitles you to special member benefits including discounts on events and merchandise, and vouchers for private tea ceremonies. Japan House is non-profit and fully relies upon the generosity and kindness of supporters to continue to provide our campus and community vibrant programming that is immersive, engaging, and most importantly, that celebrates diversity! Consider becoming Tomonokai, or Friend of Japan House, or support by clicking here.