Japan House Events
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5:15 - 6:15 pm 4/2/20252000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802Chado, or the Way of Tea, is one of the most ancient and revered arts of Japan and is at the very heart of Japan House. It is a ceremonial way of preparing and serving matcha (powdered green tea) that benefits both the host and the guest through mutual respect, non-verbal communication, and a calmness, or sense of peace, away from everyday life.
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5:15 - 6:15 pm 4/9/20252000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802
Chado, or the Way of Tea, is one of the most ancient and revered arts of Japan and is at the very heart of Japan House. It is a ceremonial way of preparing and serving matcha (powdered green tea) that benefits both the host and the guest through mutual respect, non-verbal communication, and a calmness, or sense of peace, away from everyday life.
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5:15 - 6:15 pm 4/16/20252000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802
Chado, or the Way of Tea, is one of the most ancient and revered arts of Japan and is at the very heart of Japan House. It is a ceremonial way of preparing and serving matcha (powdered green tea) that benefits both the host and the guest through mutual respect, non-verbal communication, and a calmness, or sense of peace, away from everyday life.
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1:00 - 2:00 pm 4/19/2025Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801At Spurlock Museum in the Knight Auditorium, Japan House is pleased to welcome Japanese calligrapher Seiran Chiba for an interactive performance and lecture. Doors to the Knight Auditorium will open at 12:45PM. Please allow plenty of time to arrive to get seated so we may start on time. Seating is first-come, first-serve and walk-ins are welcome if seating is available.
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2:00 - 4:00 pm 4/19/2025Central Core Gallery, Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801On Saturday, April 19 at Spurlock Museum in the Knight Auditorium, Japan House is pleased to partner with the Spurlock Museum to feature the exhibition opening of Kogei: Traditional Japanese Arts and Crafts of Fukushima, Japan. There will be an artist meet and greet and reception to celebrate!
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1:00 - 3:15 pm 4/20/20252000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802Make your own raden (pearl inlay) maki-e lacquer pin with Fukushima artist Ayako Hirai who specializes in the art of urushi (lacquerware).
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3:45 - 4:45 pm 4/20/20252000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802Make your own lucky cat with Fukushima artist Akie Hashimoto who specializes in the art of hariko, or paper mache.
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4:30 - 5:30 pm 4/22/20252000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802Make your own colorful urushi lacquer pin with Fukushima artist Ayako Hirai who specializes in the art of lacquerware.
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5:45 - 6:45 pm 4/22/20252000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802Learn and practice Japanese calligraphy with Seiran Chiba!
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5:15 - 6:15 pm 4/30/20252000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802
Chado, or the Way of Tea, is one of the most ancient and revered arts of Japan and is at the very heart of Japan House. It is a ceremonial way of preparing and serving matcha (powdered green tea) that benefits both the host and the guest through mutual respect, non-verbal communication, and a calmness, or sense of peace, away from everyday life.