Foundations of Japanese Culture
(3-Month Course)
Duration: 60—90 min ｜ Capacity: up to 10 ｜ Fee:
$340 total (Full 3-month course — 6 sessions)
$114/month × 3 (Monthly payment option)
This three-month course (six sessions) provides a structured foundation in Japanese culture through the lens of everyday life, traditional arts, and tea.
Rather than focusing on learning the full procedures of Senchado, the Art of Japanese Sencha, this course emphasizes the cultural concepts that support Ogasawara-ryu Senchado and other Japanese traditions.
Before studying specific arts such as Senchado, it is helpful to understand the values, etiquette, and aesthetic sensibilities that shape Japanese culture.
In this course, you will build that grounding step by step.
Payment will be arranged after we review your reservation and confirm your placement.
No charges will occur at the time of booking.
What You Will Learn
Across six sessions, you will explore:
• Basic Japanese etiquette (greetings, posture, bowing, guest manners)
• How to appreciate the tearoom (chashitsu) and its symbolism
• Seasonal expressions, flowers, incense, and scrolls
• Cultural and historical background behind Japanese tea culture
• Aesthetic values that support the spirit of Senchado
• How seasonal changes influence artistic and cultural appreciation
Lesson Flow
Each session includes a short cultural lecture, observation, discussion, and hands-on exploration.
Students will gain a comprehensive foundation in Japanese culture, exploring its historical context, living traditions, and how these practices continue to shape everyday life and artistic sensibilities in Japan.
Elements of Japanese tea culture may be referenced as part of understanding seasonal awareness, etiquette, and aesthetics—not as Senchado training.
Who This Class Is For
• Complete beginners who want a cultural grounding
• Students who find Japanese customs unfamiliar or confusing
• Learners preparing to study Senchado or other Japanese arts
• Anyone seeking to understand the cultural foundations behind hospitality, etiquette, and aesthetics in Japan
• Individuals preparing for study abroad in Japan or planning cultural-focused travel and wishing to understand Japan more deeply
Special Features
Seasonal curriculum (content changes each term)
Repeat enrollment welcomed
Certificate of Completion
Flexible make-up sessions
Completion Certificate
A certificate of completion will be issued to students who attend all six lessons within the 3-month course period.
Students who select the monthly payment option are also eligible, as long as they complete the entire course.
Reservation & Payment
Please review the class schedule below and select either the Wednesday Class or the Saturday Class.
Submit your reservation request by email with your preferred class day.
After receiving your request, we will confirm availability and provide you with an overview of the seasonal curriculum.
An invoice will then be issued via Square. Your reservation will be finalized once payment has been received.
Please rest assured that no payment is required at the time of booking.
If you have any questions before completing your reservation, please feel free to contact me.
2026 Spring Term — Class Schedule
Wednesday Class
January 14, 1:00 pm
January 29, 1:00 pm
February 4, 1:00 pm
February 18, 1:00 pm
March 4, 1:00 pm
March 25, 1:00 pm
Saturday Class
January 17, 2:00 pm
January 31, 2:00 pm
February 7, 2:00 pm
February 21, 2:00 pm
March 7, 2:00 pm
March 28, 2:00 pm
Reservation requests must be received
by January 7.If you have any schedule concerns, please feel welcome to inquire. Adjustments may be accommodated when arranged in advance.
Next Step
After completing this class, you may choose:
Next-term Foundations of Japanese Culture Course (3 months)