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).
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
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.
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.