Sakura Cha Meet, 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation

Tea Diplomacy

Sakura Cha Meet
is a UN Alliance member NGO
that promotes mutual understanding
and harmony
From Japan to the world

(Photographed at Katsura river, Kyoto)

NEWS

2023

Early April	Tea ceremonies/workshops during the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC (hosted by our US coporation)
June 1st **rescheduled	3rd International Tea Day (join us!)
Late August	Tea ceremony in the desert, Israel schedule updated**
October 14, 15	Autumn tea ceremony in Urasoe, Okinawa
Late August	Tea ceremony in the desert, Israel schedule updated**

2022

March 28	Joined MENA Clinate Week in Dubai as a member of the UN NGO Alliance
May 1	Invited Hon. Mark Kennedy and Debbie Kennedy to Japan for our diplomatic projects and took a PR video for the International Tea Day in Uji, Kyoto
May 21	Launched an online video series to promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the theme of Tea on the International Tea Day co-hosted with the United Nations University **visit event page / For Press
November 15	Served a cup of tea for the members of the Moonshot at the One World Trade Center, New York City
November 26	Hosted a tea ceremony in Okinawa invited 6th grade students from local community and the US base
May 21	Launched an online video series to promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the theme of Tea on the International Tea Day co-hosted with the United Nations University **visit event page / For Press

Activities
The Four Pillars of our Tea Diplomacy

International
Exchange

Promotion and Education of Authentic Japanese Matcha

Business promotion by understanding differemnt cultures and etiquettes

Nurturing
the Next Generation

Our Style of Tea

To produce a moment that fosters mutual understanding
across the culture

「SAKURA（茶楽）」

The essence of the tea practice is
harmony and creativity

Today, we think tea ceremony tends to
focus on form

But we believe and promote that having
the spirit to enjoy tea
is most important

Our Journey
From Washington DC to the states, and the world

We've come so far in so little time. Why don't you join us and help complete this map and bring a peaceful moment to the world. If more people can have the heart to enjoy tea, the whole world can improve.

JOIN US!

Sakura Cha Meet is a non-profit corporation certified by IRS as a section 501(c)(3) organization, thus, donations to our community are tax deductible. If you are interested in our activities or have any questions, please contact us.

I'm in!

Our Team

Akiko Kawai

My name is Akiko Kawai, and I am the Founder of Sakura Cha Meet. We are a global nonprofit and UN Alliance member.

Since the beginning, our mission has been to spread a spirit of harmony and peace throughout the world through tea diplomacy.

We hope people from all over the world will participate in our organization and become the driving force for our activities.

Thank you,
Akiko Kawai

Representative Director

Koken Yasuda

Director

Yuka Yamana

General Manager
in Okinawa

Masatsugu Kinjo

Advisor

Hiroshi Matsuoka

Our Team

Tokyo, Japan

Shunya Yasuda

Toshiyuki Komura

Overseas

US Corporation Registered Agent
Michelle Brown

Israel
Tal Reshef

Intern Team

Maria Carolina

Chisato Sawanobori

Tamar Zakaraia

Cynthia Liang
Media Intern

Megumu Maruoka

Tamar Zakaraia

Collaborations

Tea Practice
Koizumi Sobin

Calligraphy　
Nakagawa Kyoji

Sakura Cha Meet

Official Member of the United Nations NGO Alliance

THE ANCSSC is a network of international non-profits that was officially launched in November of 2018 in New York City in recognition of the significant role non-profits play in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

As a member of the Alliance, our organization is now working to build a new tea education program for the next generation based on the "Spirit of Tea."

Organization Overview

Name	Sakura Cha Meet
Location	Nagoya, Japan Washington, D.C., United States
Contact	Number：+81-50-5360-0464
Representative Director	Koken Yasuda
Activities	Governments for culture and international peace promotion Food/drink industry for matcha promotion Company/business school for business promotion Universities, for educating next generation
Alliance	United Nations NGO Alliance Member
Representative Director	Koken Yasuda