Tea Ceremony in a Western-style House? A Cross-Cultural Experience of "Matcha Green Tea and Cannoli" in Nagasaki A new sensory event for all five senses!

Wednesday, June 3, 2026!

2026.05.15 13:15

株式会社ホロニック

Settl Glovers House Nagasaki, operated by HORONIC Corporation (Head office: Higashinada-ku, Kobe; Representative Director: Ichiro Osada), will hold a hands-on event "Matcha Experience Event" on June 3, 2026 (Wednesday) in collaboration with FORTHEES Corporation, a matcha producer in Higashisonogi-cho, Nagasaki Prefecture. The event will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

This event is an exotic program unique to Nagasaki, where visitors can experience the traditional Japanese culture of tea ceremony in a hotel space that retains the atmosphere of a Western-style building.

抹茶とカヌレ

Matcha and Canulé

Exterior view

Event Outline

Date ： Scheduled for June 3, 2026 (Wednesday)

Time ：Part 1 11:00-12:00

　　　　　Part 2: 13:00-14:00

　　　　　(Planned to be held bi-weekly (about twice a month) in the future)

Capacity ： 5 people per session

Fee: 3,000 yen (tax included)

Application: 095-827-7777

Event Details

Demonstration of tea ceremony by the instructor

History of tea ceremony and Nagasaki Matcha

Explanation of the culture

Matcha tea making experience

Tasting of matcha green tea and canned food

Points of the Event

POINT1|Western-style hotel x tea ceremony, an "unexpected" Nagasaki-style experience

The theme of this event is "an exotic experience unique to Nagasaki, where you can taste Japanese tea ceremony culture in a Western-style hotel.

The "unexpectedness" of experiencing the traditional Japanese culture of the tea ceremony in the space of a historic Western-style hotel. In addition, Setreo's original canulé will be served with matcha green tea.

The experience of the cultural background unique to Nagasaki, where Japanese and Western cultures intersect, will be presented to you.

POINT2|"Know, Taste, and Prepare": A Tea Ceremony Experience to be Enjoyed with the Five Senses

The event will proceed with a tea ceremony demonstration by a FORTHEES instructor, who will talk about the historical background of Nagasaki's matcha green tea and tea culture.

Participants will then experience making their own matcha tea, enjoying not only the taste, but also the gestures, sounds, and aroma with all five senses.

This is not just a hands-on experience,

Learn about the history and background of the tea ceremony.

Taste" matcha and sweets

To "prepare" the body and mind.

We will provide you with such time.

Lecturer Profile

Lecturer at FORTHEES Co.

Yoko Osato

Ms. Yoko Osato is involved in the production and promotion of Sonoagi Matcha in Higashisonogi-cho, Nagasaki Prefecture.

She is well versed in the tea ceremony and is involved in activities to convey the charm, history, and cultural background of matcha.

She is working to pass on and disseminate matcha culture rooted in the local climate.

大里陽子氏

Yoko Osato

About FORTHEES Co.

A company that produces and sells Sonoagi matcha in Higashisonogi-cho, Nagasaki Prefecture. The company is engaged in producing high-quality matcha by taking advantage of the local natural environment, as well as disseminating matcha culture.

HP: https://www.forthees.com/

株式会社FORTHEES