Tea Ceremony with Pacific Plastics is a UCLA-based interdisciplinary research initiative that uses chanoyu (tea ceremony) as a lens to explore histories of East-West cultural exchange and contemporary ecological issues in the Pacific Ocean. In May 2024, they held a series of debut events at the UCLA School of Theater, Film & Television, followed by pop-up performances at various galleries and organizations in Los Angeles. They are currently finishing design and fabrication for a prospective second installation in summer 2026.
Tea house + Zen garden
Now at Japan Foundation Los Angeles!
Mon-Fri: 12-6pm, Sat: 10am-3pm
Closed on Sundays and Holidays (July 3, 4, 20, August 11, and September 7)