A TEA GATHERING THIS SUMMER
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A Sencha Experience with Bunjinkai Issa-an
Nijiri welcomes Bunjinkai Issa-an, a cultural school based in Osaka that carries forward the refined world of poetry, calligraphy, and painting through the tradition of Japanese sencha green tea. Rooted in the intellectual and artistic heritage passed down since the late Edo period, Issa-an bridges classical culture with contemporary spirit.
Inspired by summer in Osaka, explore the refined world of literati-style sencha with Tsukuda Shioh of Issa-an for one day only at Patina Osaka.
Through chilled sencha, chilled gyokuro, and seasonal flavours featuring Akashi octopus, conger eel, and other ingredients from the Kansai region, discover a gathering shaped by tea, artistry, and the rhythms of summer. Surrounded by thoughtfully curated tea utensils and hanging scrolls, experience a quiet moment of connection to the season’s enduring beauty.
Details
- Thursday, 16 July
- 3:00pm (approximately 2 hours)
- JPY 13,000 per person
Location
NIJIRI, Level 19
A Summer Evening, from Tea to Sake
From the purity of chilled tea to the gentle warmth of sake, the evening follows the refined rhythm of literary tradition. Accompanied by thoughtfully prepared seasonal bites, this immersive experience unfolds through lingering flavours, quiet conversation, and moments of reflection.
Details
- Thursday, 16 July
- 6:00pm (approximately 2 hours)
- JPY 16,000 per person
Location
NIJIRI, Level 19
Acclaimed Tea Artisan
Tsukuda Shioh is the successor to Bunjinkai Issa-an, a sencha school based in Osaka that has carried forward the traditions of Japanese sencha culture since the late Edo period.
Guided by the teachings of his father, Tsukuda Ikki, he embraces not only the art of tea, but also the aesthetics of literati culture expressed through poetry, calligraphy, and painting. Through tea gatherings and cultural experiences, he continues to share a contemporary interpretation of sencha rooted in tradition.
