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Oh! Mama
Discover Japan’s Cultural Heartbeat Through the Art of Calligraphy and Matcha Tea Ceremony
In the heart of Tokyo, just minutes from the vibrant energy of Shibuya, lies a little home waiting to immerse you in the soul of Japan. Step into a serene, traditional Japanese house — a home where the gentle scent of tatami and the warmth of the irori welcome you. This authentic experience in Ikenoue invites you to step beyond the ordinary and into a world where art meets tradition.
Private Cultural Experience
Discover the heart of Japanese culture through calligraphy and tea ceremony — a serene experience in our little irori house that connects tradition, art, and mindfulness.
Customer Reviews
We’re grateful to have received such kind words from our guests.
GK
What Experienced: Calligraphy & Tea Ceremony
September 2025
At first, I was a little scared of you, but I had a lot of fun trying it out!
T&O
What Experienced: Tea Ceremony
September 2025
It was so much fun and the sweets and matcha were so delicious. I would definitely bring my family again. And I will recommend here to all my friends who are planning to visit Tokyo!
Thank you very much, dear guests, for your valuable feedback! You can read more of our guests’ reviews here.
Weekday Café Menu
We are open for café service from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on weekdays. We warmly invite you to stop by and enjoy a relaxing time. Tables and chairs are available for your comfortable afternoon.
Blog
Questions about Sado, the Tea Ceremony: When Is a Tea Ceremony Held?
One of the most common questions I hear from our guests…
Questions About Shodo, Japanese Calligraphy: What is “Kanji of the Year”
At the end of every year in Japan, there is an event ca…
Questions About Sado, the Tea Ceremony: Why Do We Turn the Tea Bowl?
In short, we rotate the tea bowl to prevent stains on i…
Q&A
For frequently asked questions, please see below. If you have any questions or special requests, please feel free to contact us via the contact form.
Our salon is available as a filming location!
We are pleased to share that Bankzitters, a music-performing VTuber group, chose our venue as a filming location for their video production!
For more details, please visit the official website of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government: Tokyo Location Box.
Video: Julian Fok @4thdimension.pics, Nobechi Creative: @nobechicreative
Photo: Jeff Schewe: @jeffschewe
Life in Ikenoue — Our Charming Shopping Street
We are proud to be a member of the Ikenoue Shōeikai (Ikenoue Shopping Street Association), which supports community-based businesses and creates a calm, distinctive neighborhood filled with unique, independent shops.
This summer, local children joined an exciting “Kids’ Treasure Hunting @ Ikenoue” event — discovering the hidden charms of our town and meeting the people behind the shops.
Their adventure has been captured in a short video, now available on YouTube!
Take a look and enjoy the warm, local spirit of our neighborhood.