Join us for a peaceful evening at Domino Square, where you’ll experience a refined organic tea tasting led by fourth-generation tea master Naomi Shirao. Visiting from his family’s tea farm in Miyazaki, Japan, Naomi will share a selection of exquisite teas cultivated with deep respect for nature and tradition.

As a special addition to this event, we are honored to welcome 17th-generation Chief Monk of the Soto school, Syunken Yokoyama, who will be present to personally share insights into the deeply intertwined history of tea and Zen.

This intimate gathering invites you to slow down, savor the moment, and immerse yourself in the quiet beauty of Japanese tea culture—just as the sun begins to set over the city.

About:

Tea Master Naomi Shirao
Naomi Shirao, the tea master and the representative of the 4th generation of a non-pesticide organic farm in Miyazaky, Kyushu, Japan. Their cultivation philosophy begins with the roots–the soil. They proudly claim the soil in their field is so pure, it's edible. Their precious tea was even served to the heads of the G7 Hiroshima summit in 2023. Their tea are currently available for purchase at HACO under haco selection in Williamsburg 

Chief Monk Syunken Yokoyama 

The 17th-generation chief Monk (priest) of Sotosyu, Antouin temple (Soto Zen Temple named Antouin) in Fukushima city, Japan.  While He conducts all the roles of a Sotosyu Monk, he actively participates in international NPO activism to support world peace.  He is also constantly evolving the role of temples in modern society and providing his temple for yoga / meditation practice monthly to the community. 

*Antoin Temple was established in 1595.

-On the Antoin Temple premises, there’s a designated cultural property by Fukushima prefecture, Japan, Mochizurikannon, Taho tower still exists today as the oldest shrine dedicated to Buddhism to be preserved as its original form in Tohoku Region.