July 2026

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Maiko Sumire’s Tea Ceremony Practice in Hakata.New!!

[Maiko Sumire’s Tea Ceremony Practice in Hakata🍵] Welcome to Hakata Maiko Chaya “Wanoka-no-Omote,” located in the historic Kawabata Shopping Arcade in Hakata! Today, we would like to share a moment of Maiko Sumire practicing with deep dedication to master the art of the Japanese tea ceremony.To provide all of our guests with authentic hospitality and […]

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The Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival has concluded, but next year, you should definitely see it up close.New!!

Welcome to Hakata Maiko Chaya “Wanoka-no-Omote,” located in the historic Kawabata Shopping Arcade in Hakata’s Old Town. The Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival is a grand summer tradition with over 700 years of history. While Kushida Shrine serves as the main stage for the festivities, the covered shopping arcade directly in front of our lounge transforms […]

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We welcomed a lovely couple from Mexico and Russia!

We were absolutely delighted to welcome a wonderful couple all the way from Mexico and Russia! We are incredibly honored that they chose to spend a special part of their journey with us and expressed how truly satisfied they were with their experience. At Hakata Maiko Chaya “Wanoka-no-Omote,” nestled in the historic Kawabata Shopping Arcade […]

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Notice Regarding the Information Session for the Georgia Cultural Exchange Project.

📢 Notice Regarding the Information Session for the Georgia Cultural Exchange Project. 〜A bridge connecting Japanese culture to the future.〜 We are holding an information session to recruit partners—including sponsors, exhibitors, and performers—to join us in shaping the future through a major project: the “Japan-Georgia International Cultural Exchange Event,” scheduled for July 2027 in Georgia, […]

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Our staff member “Sumire” has made her long-awaited debut as a Maiko!

Welcome to Hakata Maiko Chaya “Wanoka-no-Omote,” located in the historic Kawabata Shopping Arcade in Hakata. We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our staff member, Sumire, has officially made her debut as a Maiko! With her fresh, innocent charm and earnest dedication to mastering traditional Japanese performing arts and hospitality, she brings a wonderful new […]

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