I wore a KIMONO to a TEA CEREMONY 🍵Ibaraki, Japan

Special thanks to Ibaraki prefecture for sponsoring this video!
Vlog of my day in Ibaraki where I get to wear a kimono to a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, have several photo ops and check out the local Kiuchi brewery and of course, including some other tasty treats!
＊＊There have been several cancellations of events across Japan due to the Corona Virus. Please check before you travel＊＊

⚫️Kairakuen Garden, Mito city
⚫️Kiuchi sake brewery, Naka city
⚫️Vegan Cafe terra, Mito city
⚫️Simple KIMONO by Wa a la carte, Hitachinaka city
⚫️Ibaraki Info

⭐️EQUIPMENT⭐️

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[kimonobranding]

Erica-san, thank you for experiencing my Kimono.
I'm very happy to introduce you with a nice video.
I shared the video on my YouTube as well.

[seiya]

I think that Japanese people are actually very happy when they see Gaijin wearing a kimono, or taking part in tea ceremonies, or enjoying any traditional Japanese customs. And it's also a way for us to show them we really appreciate and enjoy their rich culture. Kairakuen is really amazing! Did you also visit Hitachi Seaside park? That should be nice as well. You look really gorgeous, with or without the kimono ;)

[keithlambell]

How beautiful. I love the Japanese attention to detail. When visiting Japan, I noticed that the man stamping my passport had selected the first page with space, freshly inked the stamp and made sure it was lined up perfectly. On contrast in the USA, the guy picked a new page in the middle and just clunked it anywhere!

[rioe]

You look like a princess in kimono..i love it

[kawaiikitty]

This looks so peaceful! I’ve always wanted to attend a traditional tea ceremony. You look lovely in the kimono and so useful that they can put it over your existing clothes, definitely less daunting for foreigners. How beautiful the plum blossoms are, up there with cherry and peach blossoms!

[RealGamer_Rohan]

I watched tea ceremonies in anime before. But I'm really glad to see it in real life as I always wanted to. And I'm really glad you participated in it. You look beautiful. 😍

[jeremywendelin]

Super cool that the local Japanese are encouraging when a foreigner wears a kimono 👘

[sundown]

It's timely that you visited Ibaraki as the anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami approaches. I had been wondering how that region is faring, almost a decade later. I stayed a few days in Sendai on our last trip in 2018, and it looked like the area has somewhat recovered, but there's still work to be done. The tea ceremony feels elegant (I liked that word too!) and enchanting. Thank you for taking us along for the ride! Loved the vlog as always!

[zam]

You look so beautiful in the kimono. It really suits you, and the color too. Nice choice.

[playwithmeinsecondlife]

Such an elegant and sophisticated lady! You are the perfect blend of Western and Eastern. Cudos to your parents!

[ainternet]

Your charming videos of Japan (from your individual point of view) are gradually encouraging me to take the plunge and visit that country 😱

[stevenlee]

the background music is fancy as well😍

[onestrangeanimal]

Beautiful! I'd love to participate in a tea ceremony someday.

[travgpeters]

i like the music in this video . its nice and soothing

[grumpyoldgeezr]

You look stunning! Very interesting to see the ceremony as well.

[Itami]

We visited Kairakuen in December and it was beautiful. I’d love to visit during the blossoms on year.

[theronsan]

You look beautiful in that blue kimono 😍😊

[greyareaRK]

Very enjoyable. You look quite tall in the Kimono fitting and tea ceremony.

[keviouk]

You look so amazing in a kimino ! That must be very impressive to participate to a tea ceremony. What a beautiful place !

[mrfrosty]

A beautiful video. I'm craving matcha now.