Anderson Japanese Gardens Tea Group

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Anderson Japanese Gardens Tea Group The Anderson Gardens Tea Study group is a group of individuals interested in learning more about Chado—the Japanese Way of Tea. All are welcome to attend.

We follow the Urasenke School of Chado under the leadership of Sensei Kimiko Gunji. The group meets regularly at the Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, IL and attracts students from Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.

Okashi Diaries9.26.26Today at tea class, we welcomed autumn with kokutou tsubu-an ohagi (黒糖粒餡おはぎ), which is a mochi rice...
09/29/2026

Okashi Diaries
9.26.26

Today at tea class, we welcomed autumn with kokutou tsubu-an ohagi (黒糖粒餡おはぎ), which is a mochi rice ball covered with adzuki bean paste made with Japanese dark brown sugar. They were comforting and filling!

Have you ever wanted to have a bowl of matcha tea in an authentic Japanese tearoom surrounded by autumn foliage? The AJG...
09/25/2026

Have you ever wanted to have a bowl of matcha tea in an authentic Japanese tearoom surrounded by autumn foliage? The AJG Tea Group is launching a new event "Four Seasons Tea Ceremony." This series of public tea ceremonies will focus on celebrating the present, and will feature seasonal decorations, tea utensils, and tea procedures.

Our first event is on Sat, Oct 17. If you are interested, please sign up here: https://andersongardens.org/tea-ceremony/

Hurry as space is limited!

Recap from April 2026We celebrated the 10th anniversary of Anderson Gardens Tea Club with a tea ceremony and banquet
09/11/2026

Recap from April 2026
We celebrated the 10th anniversary of Anderson Gardens Tea Club with a tea ceremony and banquet

On August 13th through 16th, we welcomed visitors to participate in activities for "Gardens for Peace" event. At Guest H...
08/23/2026

On August 13th through 16th, we welcomed visitors to participate in activities for "Gardens for Peace" event. At Guest House, we served tea and sweets. The Karesansui rock garden was raked in special pattern, which was designed by a Japanese artist, Toshiko Tanaka. Tanaka, based din Hiroshima, is also an activist and the design represents Japanese word "Heiwa", which means peace.

"Japanese Summer Festival" was 2 days of cultural experience in a beautiful, family friendly setting on July 18th and 19...
08/18/2026

"Japanese Summer Festival" was 2 days of cultural experience in a beautiful, family friendly setting on July 18th and 19th. We had tea ceremonies in 3 different locations: Guest House, Tea House, and Gazebo.

Congratulations received certificate.
03/03/2026

Congratulations received certificate.

07/03/2025

Step into the tranquil world of Chado, the Way of Tea, during our Japanese Summer Festival, July 26 & 27. Guided by Professor Kimiko Gunji and the Anderson Japanese Gardens Tea Study Group, these traditional tea ceremonies offer a rare opportunity to witness and participate in this timeless cultural art.

Choose from three unique settings—the serene Guest House, the intimate Tea Hut, or the peaceful Gazebo—each offering a different tea experience rooted in mindfulness, beauty, and connection.

Advance registration is required, and space is limited. Tea ceremony tickets include Garden admission for the day of your ceremony.

Learn more and register at: www.andersongardens.org/japanese-summer-festival/

Registration closes Wednesday, July 23 at 5:00 PM.

Congratulations received certificate.
07/03/2025

Congratulations received certificate.

AJG Tea Study Group. Tatezome 点初 🍵 New Years tea ceremony, celebrating the year of snake 🐍. Lunch お弁当🍱🍶, sweets お菓子, thi...
03/07/2025

AJG Tea Study Group. Tatezome 点初 🍵 New Years tea ceremony, celebrating the year of snake 🐍. Lunch お弁当🍱🍶, sweets お菓子, thick tea 🍵 濃茶, thin tea 🍵 薄茶 and smiles.🥰

On 9/14, Anderson Japanese Gardens hosted Moon Viewing Tea and Ikebana event. It was a beautiful collaboration between P...
09/24/2024

On 9/14, Anderson Japanese Gardens hosted Moon Viewing Tea and Ikebana event. It was a beautiful collaboration between Professor Gunji's tea ceremony, Reiko Takahashi's Ikebana flower arrangement exhibition, and the music by Omar Francis' Shakuhachi flute performance.

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