Mobile Tea Ceremony Experience for Corporate Events

 

Introduction

In recent years, the importance of offsite meetings in corporate settings has been growing. Beyond mere meetings and training sessions, these gatherings are gaining attention as opportunities to strengthen bonds between employees and refresh both mind and body. Within this context, mobile tea ceremony experiences, incorporating Japan's traditional tea culture, are gaining popularity as a new form of internal corporate communication.

 

Three Values Provided by Mobile Tea Ceremony Experience

1. Creating Time for Mental Alignment

The fundamental spirit of tea ceremony, "ichigo ichie" (one time, one meeting), teaches us to focus on the present moment, temporarily stepping away from daily business operations. Through the motions of preparing and receiving tea, participants are provided with time to calm their minds and refresh themselves.

 2. Promoting Team Building

Special environments create opportunities for different forms of interaction than usual. It becomes an opportunity for deep dialogue that transcends positions and departments. Additionally, the shared experience of preparing and sharing tea naturally strengthens team cohesion.

3. Deepening Understanding of Japanese Culture

In an increasingly globalized environment, experiencing the Japanese tea ceremony is ideal for cultural exchange with international employees. Learning about tea ceremony principles and etiquette deepens understanding of Japanese business culture.

Program Contents

Basic Plan (60-90 minutes)

- Preparation
- Explanation of tea ceremony etiquette
- Demonstration of tea preparation
- Participant tea ceremony experience
- Clean-up

Optional Program

Calligraphy Experience (60 minutes)

- Basic brush technique instruction
- Hands-on creative experience
- Work critique
*Works can be taken home mounted on special scrolls
  - Finished as authentic hanging scrolls suitable for office or home display
  - Can be preserved long-term as commemorative items
  - Team members' works can be displayed together to share event memories
*Limited to groups of up to 10 people

Features and Appeal

１.Two Major Traditional Cultural Experiences

Experience two representative Japanese traditional arts—tea ceremony and calligraphy—in one stop. Through the tools and etiquette of each, participants can feel the depth of Japanese culture.

2. Lasting Memories

Calligraphy works can be taken home mounted on special scrolls. They can be used long-term as corporate event mementos and as artwork to decorate work spaces.

3. Synergistic Team Building Effects

Preparing tea and creating calligraphy—through these two different artistic experiences of stillness and movement, deeper team bonds are fostered.

Example Usage Scenarios

- New team kickoff events
  - Writing team goals and aspirations to display in the office
- Department training at the start of fiscal year
  - Expressing yearly aspirations through calligraphy for desk display
- Company anniversary events
  - Expressing company philosophy and values through calligraphy for entrance display
- Team commemorative events
  - Displaying all members' works together to create team unity

Implementation Environment

Regular office spaces such as conference or training rooms will be set up as tea rooms. All necessary equipment will be provided, so no special preparation is needed.

Expected Benefits

- Enhanced communication
- Stress relief and mental health care
- Building team trust relationships
- Improved concentration and attention
- Promotion of Japanese cultural understanding

Process from Application to Implementation

1. Inquiry/consultation
2. Program content customization
3. Date and venue determination
4. Day-of implementation
5. Feedback/questionnaire

Fee Structure

Tea Ceremony Experience Plan (90 minutes)

- Etiquette explanation 
- Tea preparation demonstration 
- Participant tea ceremony experience 
*Limited to groups of up to 10 people

Tea Ceremony & Calligraphy Special Plan 

- Tea ceremony experience (60 minutes)
- Calligraphy experience (60 minutes)
*Limited to groups of up to 10 people

Pricing

Tea Ceremony Experience Plan

- Per person: ¥12,000 (tax included)
- Capacity: Up to 10 people
- No travel fee

Tea Ceremony & Calligraphy Special Plan

- Per person: ¥18,000 (tax included)
- Capacity: Up to 10 people
- No travel fee

**Price Examples:**
- Tea Ceremony Plan (8 people): ¥12,000 × 8 = ¥96,000 (tax included)
- Tea Ceremony & Calligraphy Plan (8 people): ¥18,000 × 8 = ¥144,000 (tax included)

Important Notes

- Both plans are limited to small groups of up to 10 people
- For groups of 11 or more, please consider multiple sessions
- Invoices will be issued once the number of participants is confirmed

Conclusion

The mobile tea ceremony experience is more than just recreation. Through the spirit of tea ceremony, it becomes a valuable opportunity to deepen bonds between employees and refresh mind and body. Please consider this experience as a way to bring new value to your offsite meetings and internal training.

**Keywords**: Mobile tea ceremony experience, offsite meeting, corporate event, corporate training, team building, tea ceremony experience, business-oriented, internal communication