Cherry blossoms and wisteria are blooming at Hakone Gardens in Saratoga. There will be Japanese tea ceremony demonstrations this Sunday, April 16th hosted by Matsui-sensei --- seatings at noon, 1pm, 2pm, in an authentic tea room at the CEC (Cultural Exchange Center) building. A 3pm seating may happen but is not guaranteed.
Anyone visiting Hakone Gardens is welcome to participate (which includes a serving of "matcha" and a traditional Japanese sweet), with a $5 donation. No reservation needed.
Official Website: http://www.hakone.com
Added by FrombleWitzSr on April 12, 2006