Japanese Tea Ceremony (Sadō) for Corporate Events
Slow the pace. Quiet the room. Watch a bowl of matcha come to life. Hayakawa brings the Japanese Tea
Ceremony (Sadō) to your workplace—led by a native instructor from the
Omotesenke Domonkai—so your team can experience a mindful, beautifully paced ritual that has shaped
Japanese hospitality for centuries.
This is not a performance you “watch and forget.” It
is a grounding cultural experience that
helps people breathe, focus and connect. Ideal for corporate offsites, leadership retreats,
employee engagement days, MICE conferences, CSR initiatives and intercultural programs.
What your team experiences
- A calm, guided demonstration of Chanoyu: the art, the etiquette and the spirit behind each movement
- Freshly whisked matcha (Japanese green tea) served with wagashi (traditional sweets)
- The meaning of key values—wa (harmony), kei (respect), sei (purity), jaku (tranquility) — explained in plain language
- Optional hands-on moments for select participants, photos with the ceremonial setup and a short Q&A
Why companies book this
- Mindfulness at work: a shared pause that reduces event fatigue and resets energy
- Cultural intelligence: authentic exposure to Japanese customs—valuable for India–Japan business ties
- Team bonding: a gentle, shared memory that feels premium without being flashy
- Executive-friendly: refined, quiet and camera-ready for leadership events
Packages (Chennai & Pan-India)
- Standard (2 hours, up to 50 servings): for townhalls, HR engagement, culture days
- Extended / Workshop (3 hours, up to 75 servings): includes more interaction and Q&A
- Premium (4 hours, up to 100 servings): deeper cultural talk, hands-on moments, group photos
Available in Chennai throughout the year and in major Indian cities from December 2025 (Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Coimbatore, Kochi, Ahmedabad and more).
Technical & venue needs
- A quiet indoor space with seating, clean water access, stable power and either a projector + screen or a video wall.
- Please allow our vehicle to reach the demo area for safe unloading of utensils
Who books us
- Japanese and Indo-Japanese joint ventures
- IT/automotive/manufacturing MNCs
- Consulting firms, banks, premium coworking spaces
- Chambers of commerce, universities, conference organizers
Our Team
Yamauchi Naoki – Chairman, Omotesenke Chennai Sadokai
Ohga Norie – Kyoju, Omotesenke Domonkai International Association, Bangalore
Shimizu Yuko – Kōshi, Hayakawa Japanese Language School & Cultural Center
Revathy Nagaswami – Coordinator, Omotesenke Chennai Sadokai
Supported by
Explore ongoing public options
Want to try it before a corporate booking? Join our open sessions in Chennai:
- SHIMIN CHAKAI – Public Japanese Tea Ceremony.
- CHA-NO-YU (Japanese Tea Ceremony) Beginner Course.
Contact us for more details
- Dahlia Authentic Japanese Restaurant
37, KAVERI COMPLEX, 96, Nungambakkam High Rd, Subba Road Avenue,
Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600034
Phone: +91 98400 59852 - Hayakawa Japanese Language School And Cultural Center
#19, East Mada Street, Aminjikarai
Chennai - 600029
Phone: +91 8939 990 770
FAQs (helpful for first-time corporate hosts)
Most events choose 50–100 servings. Larger formats are possible with advance planning.
Two hours works well for conference schedules; three to four hours suits workshops or offsites.
Please confirm the program at least 7 days in advance so we can block the instructor, prepare the utensils and coordinate logistics with your venue. For outstation events (outside Chennai), earlier confirmation is appreciated.
It’s a live cultural demonstration. Guests watch close-ups, taste matcha and learn the meaning behind each step.
Yes—calligraphy, kimono/yukata photo corner and cultural talks pair beautifully with Chanoyu.
Yes, across India! We handle ceremonial freight and logistics with your venue team.
A quiet indoor space, tables/chairs, power, water and a projector/screen or video wall. The vehicle carrying the tea utensils should be allowed up to the demo spot for safe unloading.