Oh Mama Tokyo Calligraphy and Tea Ceremony

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Oh Mama Tokyo Calligraphy and Tea Ceremony Offering an experience combines calligraphy and the tea ceremony in an authentic Japanese house in Ikenoue, just a 5-minute train ride from Shibuya.

✨ We’re so grateful to our wonderful guest for sharing this special moment with us.Oh! Mama is a traditional Japanese ho...
16/07/2026

✨ We’re so grateful to our wonderful guest for sharing this special moment with us.

Oh! Mama is a traditional Japanese house located in Ikenoue, a peaceful residential neighborhood near Shibuya.
Here, you can experience shodo (Japanese calligraphy) and a traditional matcha tea ceremony in a private setting.

✨ Private sessions are available by reservation only.
Reserve your spot via the link in our profile.

Oh! Mama

✨ We’re so grateful to our wonderful guests for sharing this special moment with us.Oh! Mama is a traditional Japanese h...
06/07/2026

✨ We’re so grateful to our wonderful guests for sharing this special moment with us.

Oh! Mama is a traditional Japanese house located in Ikenoue, a peaceful residential neighborhood near Shibuya.
Here, you can experience shodo (Japanese calligraphy) and a traditional matcha tea ceremony in a private setting.

✨ Private sessions are available by reservation only.
Reserve your spot via the link in our profile.

Oh! Mama

18/06/2026

✨ Seasonal Shodo Moment — 帋 (kami)

Paper
The character 帋 is an old form of paper. 紙 is used for paper in modern Japanese.

I continue to explore the haiku of Oku no Hosomichi (The Narrow Road to the Far North) and practice shodo through its words.

笈も太刀も五月にかざれ帋幟
Oi mo tachi mo satsuki ni kazare kami nobori

Display the pilgrim’s pack and the warrior’s sword for the Fifth Month, alongside the paper banners.

Basho composed this verse on the first day of the fifth month (equivalent to June 17 in today’s calendar).
Inspired by the paper banners fluttering for the Boys’ Festival and the historical treasures preserved at the temple, Basho playfully suggested that the legendary pack of Benkei, the loyal warrior monk, and the sword of Yosh*tsune, the celebrated military hero, should also be displayed in celebration of the season.

✨ Oh! Mama is a traditional Japanese house located in Ikenoue, a peaceful residential neighborhood near Shibuya. Here, you can experience private shodo (Japanese calligraphy) and a traditional matcha tea ceremony in a warm and welcoming setting.

Private sessions are available by reservation only.
Book your spot via the link in our profile! ✨

18/06/2026

✨ Seasonal Shodo Moment — 見る (miru)

To see

Continuing my Oku no Hosomichi practice journey with Basho.

世の人の見付ぬ花や軒の栗
Yo no hito no mitsukenu hana ya noki no kuri

"The chestnut blossoms by the eaves—
unnoticed by the people of the world."

Chestnut flowers bloom during Japan's rainy season, around this time of year, yet I rarely see chestnut trees in my neighborhood.

✨ Oh! Mama is a traditional Japanese house located in Ikenoue, a peaceful residential neighborhood near Shibuya.
Here, you can experience shodo (Japanese calligraphy) and a traditional matcha tea ceremony in a private setting.

Private sessions are available by reservation only.
Reserve your spot via the link in our profile!


18/06/2026

✨ Seasonal Shodo Moment — 人 (hito)

People

I have been continuing my shodo practice inspired by haiku from Oku no Hosomichi (The Narrow Road to the Far North).

世の人の見付ぬ花や軒の栗
Yo no hito no mitsukenu hana ya noki no kuri

The chestnut blossoms by the eaves—
unnoticed by the people of the world.

✨ Oh! Mama is a traditional Japanese house located in Ikenoue, a peaceful residential neighborhood near Shibuya.
Here, you can experience shodo (Japanese calligraphy) and a traditional matcha tea ceremony in a private setting.

Private sessions are available by reservation only.
Reserve your spot via the link in our profile!


18/06/2026

✨ Preparing the Tea Ceremony
A quiet moment before the tea ceremony begins.
With the k**a (iron kettle) set on the furo (brazier), the tea room slowly comes to life.

✨ Oh! Mama is a traditional Japanese house located in Ikenoue, a peaceful residential neighborhood near Shibuya.
Here, you can experience shodo (Japanese calligraphy) and a traditional matcha tea ceremony in a private setting.

Private sessions are available by reservation only.
Reserve your spot via the link in our profile.


16/06/2026

✨Event Announcements
Experience Tanabata in Tokyo: Write Your Wish with Traditional Japanese Calligraphy

Make a Wish Under the Summer Stars: Join Our Tanabata Celebration

Every summer, bamboo branches decorated with colorful wish papers appear throughout Japan. This beloved tradition is part of Tanabata, a festival that celebrates the annual meeting of the stars Orihime and Hikoboshi and invites people to write down their hopes and dreams.

✨Event Details

Dates: June 17 – July 7
Time: During café hours (Weekdays, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

Included with Any Drink Order
・One complimentary tanzaku wish strip
・Traditional Japanese calligraphy brushes and ink
・A hands-on cultural experience
・A memorable souvenir to take home

A Small Note
The ink is used during this activity and may stain clothing. We recommend taking care while writing.

Please also note that café service may be suspended on days when the venue is reserved for private bookings. We encourage guests to check our latest operating schedule before visiting.

May your wish reach the stars✨

✨ Oh! Mama is a traditional Japanese house located in Ikenoue, a peaceful residential neighborhood near Shibuya. Here, you can experience private shodo (Japanese calligraphy) and a traditional matcha tea ceremony in a warm and welcoming setting.

Private sessions are available by reservation only.
Book your spot via the link in our profile! ✨

15/06/2026

✨ Questions About Sado, the Tea Ceremony: What Does Matcha Come From?

One of the questions I hear most often from guests who join our tea ceremony experiences is:

“What is matcha actually made from?” or “How is tea made?”

Many visitors become more interested in tea after tasting matcha, and it often leads to wonderful conversations about tea cultures.

This weekend, I planted a small tea seedling in our tiny garden.

To be honest, I am a little worried about whether it will survive. The plant is still very young, and tea leaves are apparently quite delicious—not only to humans, but also to many insects. I hope it can take root safely and grow strong enough to withstand the intense summer heat that is likely coming this year.

I am also looking forward to seeing its flowers someday.

Tea plants belong to the camellia family. When they bloom, they produce small white flowers that resemble miniature camellia blossoms. Since I have only just planted the seedling, I may need to be patient, but I am already excited to see them. …😊To read more, please visit our webpage blog via the link in our profile.

✨ Oh! Mama is a traditional Japanese house located in Ikenoue, a peaceful residential neighborhood near Shibuya. Here, you can experience private shodo (Japanese calligraphy) and a traditional matcha tea ceremony in a warm and welcoming setting.

Private sessions are available by reservation only.
Book your spot via the link in our profile! ✨

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代沢2-36/24
Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
1550032

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