Planten un Blomen (Japanese Garden)

A sense of beauty, religiosity, and the Zen Buddhist concepts of aesthetics, self-control, and purity shape the Japanese tea ceremony.Mr. Takeshi Yamamori, a long-time tea student, his wife, and Mr. Kawahara, with the support of Ms. Moede and Ms. Asami, offer visitors an insight into the traditional preparation of matcha tea. Registration/reservations for the tea ceremonies on Sundays are not possible in advance.Tickets for the two performances at 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM will be distributed once on the respective Sunday at 2:30 PM in front of the tea house entrance. 15 seats will be allocated for each performance.

Kimono Club member Mengqi Wang will show you authentic silk Kanzashi hair ornaments, as worn by Maikos, and give a brief insight into different forms of hair ornaments for kimono outfits, their seasonality, and the most important rules for combining them.Afterwards, you can try on a kimono or yukata together while enjoying some cozy tea.Doors open around 5:30 PM, the talk starts between 6:00 PM and 6:30 PM.Admission is free, donations are welcome.Further information: Instagram (@kimonoclubhamburg)

Sudden autumn – how do you wear a kimono in the rain?Not only are you suffering from the weather change; silk is delicate and can get water stains.We will show you which jacket options you have, how your Kimono sleeves also fit into normal jackets, and when it’s better to switch to a washable synthetic kimono.After the talk, as always there is the opportunity to try on a kimono or yukata together over a cozy tea.For everyone who doesn’t have a kimono, please reserve a dressing space for beginners at:https://www.eventbrite.de/e/kimono-club-hamburg-jacken-wetter-anprobe-am-24082026-tickets-1998496876957Doors open from about 17:45, the talk begins shortly after 18:00. Admission is free, donations are welcome.The image shows a special Ukiyo-e artwork from the MET, which has made the entire image material freely available under the CC0 license. Many thanks for that! By Kitagawa Utamaro, Geisha and Attendant on a Rainy Night, 1797.https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/51093

- ASIAN CLAN LANDSCAPES - with: Stefan Kiraly & Julian SchäferNISHAD DUOJulian Schäfer - Asian wind instruments, Saz / Stefan Kiraly - GuitarVenue: Teahouse in the Japanese GardenDate: SUN. AUGUST 30 Start: 3:00 PM

Japanese Gardens in HamburgFrom the end of March to the end of October, Dipl.-Ing. Sabine Rusch offers the tour "Japanese Gardens in Hamburg".The tours offer not only botanical knowledge and insights into Japanese garden art, but also make the beauty of this unique park in the heart of Hamburg tangible.The opening on March 29 features the bloom of the Japanese ornamental cherry trees—with detailed insights into the Hanami cherry blossom festival.On September 13, the Day of the Monuments, monument protection takes center stage at Planten un Blomen and in the Japangarten.In October, two dates are devoted to the garden's special autumn mood and the "Indian Summer" in Japan.Dates: 29 Mar, 19 Apr, 3 May, 7 Jun, 12 Jul, 2 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 4 Oct, and 25 Oct.Meeting point: Tea House / Japangarten – Start: 2:00 PM, free admission