Tea Time at JFLA
saturday august 23, 2025
11:00AM-12:30PM
ADMISSION IS FREE, Registration REQUIRED (CLICK HERE)

Come in yukata! Our popular Japanese conversation event "Tea Time" will be held at the Japan Foundation this summer! Let's get together and talk with native Japanese speakers while enjoying Japanese snacks and tea. You are more than welcome to come in a yukata (summer kimono)*. All levels and all ages are welcome! Japanese language experience is not necessary - this event is open to everyone. We are excited to meet all of you!

As a special treat for this event, Sueko Oshimoto and Kentaro Terra from Hollywood-based kimono experts Kimono SK will help those interested in trying on a yukata. They will also give a talk on how to wear and enjoy a yukata in the program.

*We have a few yukata that we could potentially let you wear if you come to the center early. Since numbers are limited, please let us know if you would like to wear ours ahead of time on the registration form.

Ages: 18 and up; Under 18 with accompanying adult
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm (Door Opens: 10:45am)
Location: The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles
5700 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 100, Los Angeles
Activities: Conversation about Japan, Japanese culture and language with Japanese speakers in Japanese/ English
Parking info

日本語スピーカーの参加者も募集しています！
ご興味のある方は、jflainfo@jpf.go.jpまでご連絡ください。お友達同士でぜひご参加ください。浴衣をお持ちの方は、ぜひ浴衣でお越しください。

ABOUT KIMONO SK
Founded in 2010 by Sueko Oshimoto and Kentaro Terauchi, KIMONO SK is a creative studio based in North Hollywood, California, specializing in kimono styling, rental, dressing services, and cultural education. Their work spans film, opera, fashion, and international events. KIMONO SK is dedicated to sharing the timeless beauty of kimono with new audiences through photo shoots, stage productions, lectures, and workshops.