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Japan House Holiday Sale & Matcha Cafe

Japan House Holiday Sale & Matcha Café

Event Type
Reception/Open House
Sponsor
Japan House
Location
2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802
Date
Dec 17, 2024   2:00 - 6:00 pm  
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Japan House will be open from 2 – 6pm on Tuesday, December 17. Please stop by and have a bowl of tea and sweet at our Holiday Matcha Café and browse our holiday sale items! Walk-ins welcome!

Shop local and support Japan House programming with our Holiday Sale & Matcha Café! The building will have an array of reasonably-priced Asian-inspired items, such as ceramic pottery, kimono and yukataorigami crafts, handmade items, scarves, scrolls, posters, scrolls, books, prints, chado equipment, jewelry, decor, and more!

Cash, credit cards, and Apple Pay/GoogleWallet are accepted.

All are welcome to stop by without a paid ticket to shop around during open hours - the paid ticket is only if you'd like to pre-order matcha & wagashi for the Matcha Cafe.

Wrap up the semester with a bowl of freshly-whisked matcha and a wagashi (traditional Japanese sweet) as you visit the inside of Japan House. In addition, other cafe items will be available for purchase such as cold sweetened matcha ($5), hot cherry sencha ($4), chocolate chip mochi cakes ($4), tamago sando ($3), onigiri ($3), and black sesame cookies ($3). There is no formal tea ceremony offered but guests will be able to still enjoy a bowl of matcha and select one wagashi (traditional Japanese sweet) from various options to enjoy. Wagashi options will be available as first-come, first-serve. All proceeds support Japan House programming!

To ensure a tranquil experience for the café, pre-orders are strongly encouraged. Walk-ins are welcomed but may be limited if the building is at capacity due to high traffic.

All guests will be asked to remove their shoes upon arrival to enter the building, or to use provided shoe covers. Guests are encouraged to bring a fresh pair of socks to wear inside. Please be mindful of large bags, backpacks, and strollers - guests may be asked to leave those at the front to avoid any accidents with items out on display.

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FAQs

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). Spaces are marked with a placard and must be paid with Mobile Meter (https://mobilemeter.us/) or Park Mobile (https://parkmobile.io/ ) phone apps, or by calling 217-207-3033. Parking is free after 5pm.

There are bike racks near both parking lots. The MTD Raven and Silver comes near Japan House on Lincoln Ave but buses also service PAR/FAR and you may walk from there to Japan House.

The front door is located on the north side of the building.

Questions about accommodations or accessibility?

Please email japanhouse@illinois.edu if you have any questions. If you have any food allergy concerns, please contact japanhouse@illinois.edu.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Yes, ticket transfers are possible with a minimum of 48 hours advance notice and if there is space in the new time requested. Please contact japanhouse@illinois.edu if you have any questions.

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 to check in.

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

The purchaser of the ticket can go to "My Tickets" and change the name to whomever will be attending.

What is the refund policy?

Your registration is refundable if you contact us at japanhouse@illinois.edu at least 48 hours before the date of the event.

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

We welcome all to enjoy our matcha cafe and to shop around. Children are welcome as long as they are accompanied by an adult at all times and can be calmly seated and respectful of the facility and other guests.

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