# Event Details - **Event Name**: Valentine's Matcha Making at Japan House - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 02:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a special event to share a loving moment with a bowl of tea!About this EventSharing a bowl of tea is at the very heart of Chado, the Way of Tea. Even without the tea ceremony, the simple act of making and serving a freshly whisked bowl of matcha to someone can be quite powerful. Japanese etiquette and procedures particular to the ceremony enhance the moment with non-verbal communication, reinforcing the mutual respect and care for one another that lasts well beyond the event. We welcome individuals celebrating themselves, friends, and couples to our workshop!During this event, guests will be treated to two types of wagashi : ichigo daifuku and kohakuto. Both are vegan, nut-free, and gluten-free. If you have any questions about food allergies or dietary restrictions, please email japanhouse@illinois.edu. Guests will then learn how to whisk and serve a bowl of matcha.A photo will be taken and emailed to you as a memento of this unique shared experience.Cookbooks and matcha will be available for purchase.Space is limited to 20 people per session. Registration is required. Please do not be late to your selected time.Please do not bring additional guests or observers as we have assigned seating._____________________________________________________________________________________What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?Japan House is located in the Arboretum at the University of Illinois at 2000 S. Lincoln Avenue between Kirby/Florida and Windsor Road. Parking is available in the lot to the north of Japan House (F-31 at St. Mary's Road and Lincoln) and to the south of Japan House (F-32 on Lincoln across from the Vet Med complex). After 5pm and weekends all parking spaces are free!There are bike racks near both parking lots. The MTD Silver comes near Japan House on Lincoln Ave.The front door is located on the north side of the building. Please allow plenty of time to park and get to the front door so we may start on time.Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?You do not have to bring your ticket. We will just need your name.What is the refund policy?You registration is refundable if you contact us at japanhouse@illinois.edu at least 48 hours before the date of your reservation. Please note that EventBrite fees are non-refundable.Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?Contact us with any questions at 217-244-9934 or japanhouse@illinois.eduWhat is Tomonokai? How can I support Japan House?Tomonokai are "Friends of Japan House". The Tomonokai program was established in 1998 with a goal of supporting Japan House programming and events and promoting an understanding of Japanese Arts and Culture. This tax deductible membership entitles you to special member benefits including discounts on events and merchandise, and vouchers for private tea ceremonies.Japan House is non-profit and fully relies upon the generosity and kindness of supporters to continue to provide our campus and community vibrant programming that is immersive, engaging, and most importantly, that celebrates diversity! Consider becoming Tomonokai, or Friend of Japan House, or support by - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/urbana/valentines-matcha-making-at-japan-house/100001982363766389 - **Event Categories**: valentines-day, workshops, it, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fvalentines-matcha-making-at-japan-house-tickets-1982363766389 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 21.05, max: 23.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Urbana - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Japan House - **lat**: 40.0927651 - **long**: -88.21788749999996 - **full address**: Japan House, 2000 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Japan House (https://allevents.in/org/japan-house/22507060) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/efe8ab4a2b9973d3c690f593b10c35e4ed977a3f4fe4760e041fac1b26a89a12-rimg-w1200-h675-dcdbdad9-gmir.jpg?v=1770320173 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8f414647f332383a72db03061caa52e86622b3b8a0e3017ce385d05ebbc93a23-rimg-w400-h400-dcdcdcdb-gmir.jpg?v=1770320172 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Japan House, 2000 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 21.05 up to 23.18 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Japan House - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** valentines-day, workshops, it, art - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Valentine's Matcha Making at Japan House ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Valentine's Matcha Making at Japan House", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/efe8ab4a2b9973d3c690f593b10c35e4ed977a3f4fe4760e041fac1b26a89a12-rimg-w1200-h675-dcdbdad9-gmir.jpg?v=1770320173", "startDate": "2026-02-14", "endDate": "2026-02-14", "url": "https://allevents.in/urbana/valentines-matcha-making-at-japan-house/100001982363766389", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Japan House", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "2000 South Lincoln Avenue", "postalCode": "61802", "addressLocality": "Urbana", "addressRegion": "IL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "40.0927651", "longitude": "-88.21788749999996" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us for a special event to share a loving moment with a bowl of tea!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "2026-02-14", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "lowPrice": "21.05", "highPrice": "23.18", "price": "21.05", "url": "https://allevents.in/urbana/valentines-matcha-making-at-japan-house/100001982363766389" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/urbana/valentines-matcha-making-at-japan-house/100001982363766389", "price": "23.18", "name": "General Ticket" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/urbana/valentines-matcha-making-at-japan-house/100001982363766389", "price": "21.05", "name": "Student Ticket" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/urbana/valentines-matcha-making-at-japan-house/100001982363766389", "price": "21.05", "name": "Tomonokai Ticket" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Japan House", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/japan-house/22507060", "description": "Japan House is a teaching facility within the College of Fine and Applied Arts at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, which focuses on teaching traditional Japanese arts, such as the tea ceremony.It is the mission of Japan House to bring about cultural understanding, to offer exposure to new perspectives and, ultimately, to give a necessary refuge for all to embrace tranquility in an immersive and experiential environment." } ] } ] ```