Special Event 'Touch Authenticity' at Haneda Airport on November 4, 2025

Experience Authenticity at Haneda Airport

On November 4, 2025, a unique event titled 'Touch Authenticity' will take place at the Art Dash Gallery located on the fifth floor of Haneda Airport's Terminal 1. Organized by the Miyadaiku Wooden Construction Techniques Preservation Association, this event offers a precious opportunity to interact directly with Japan's cultural heritage.

In collaboration with the Yamaguchi Experience Art Museum, which opened on October 29, 2025, in Ota City, participants will have the rare chance to physically hold a Matcha tea bowl created by a Living National Treasure and the tea scoop used by the tea master Sen no Rikyū. Attendees will also have the delightful experience of tasting matcha, showcasing the deep connections between culture, craftsmanship, and aesthetics.

Preserving Cultural Beauty through Touch

The art of wooden construction by miyadaiku craftsmen has long been responsible for building shrines and temples, shaping Japan's spiritual and aesthetic sensibilities. However, the aging of skilled artisans poses a significant challenge for the continuation of these techniques. The Miyadaiku School aims to establish a contemporary education system that enables learners to acquire both technical skills and the philosophical underpinnings of this ancient craft, connecting the esteemed practices of miyadaiku through 1400 years of tradition to future generations.

This event emphasizes the philosophy that “experiencing authenticity initiates a sensory inheritance.” It offers participants a chance to interact with cultural artifacts in an unprecedented and direct way.

Event Details

- Event Name: Touch Authenticity (Simultaneously held: Haneda Airport Grand Tea Ceremony)
- Date: November 4, 2025 (Tuesday) | Reception starts at 14:30 / Event from 15:00 to 17:00
- Venue: Haneda Airport Terminal 1, 5th Floor, Art Dash Gallery
- Organizer: Miyadaiku Wooden Construction Techniques Preservation Association
- Cooperation: Art Dash Gallery and Yamaguchi Experience Art Museum
- Support: Masuda General Research Institute
- Capacity: Limited to 40 participants (first-come, first-served)
- Participation Fee: 3,000 yen (pre-registration required)
- Registration Link: Event Registration

A New Form of Cultural Experience

We invite you to enjoy a special experience where authenticity resonates within the travel hub of Haneda Airport. Media and travel professionals are encouraged to attend for coverage and to witness this moment firsthand.

- Interact with authentic National Treasure tea bowls and enjoy matcha prepared with Sen no Rikyū's tea scoop.
- Appreciate the space beauty created by miyadaiku craftsmen, showcasing traditional architectural skills for the benefit of people.
- Engage in a talk session on “Tea, Art, and Architecture,” featuring guest speakers:

- Chisato Ichikawa (Miyadaiku Craftswoman, Hanamasu Mokko Co., Ltd.)
- Nobuyoshi Yamaguchi (Chairman of Yamaguchi Cultural Foundation and Director of Yamaguchi Experience Art Museum)
- Kohei Egawa (Manager of Yamaguchi Experience Art Museum)

Experience the artful blend of tea, beauty, and architecture!