One Bowl. One Ball. One Houston.
As Houston welcomes visitors from around the globe, the Japan-America Society of Houston and Hermann Park Conservancy present One Wan, a traveling Japanese tea experience that celebrates the power of gathering together.
Inspired by the tradition of outdoor tea gatherings, visitors are invited to share matcha, conversation, and community in the heart of Hermann Park's Japanese Garden.
Whether through a ball on the field or a bowl of tea in the garden, meaningful connections begin when people come together.
Demonstration Times
June 13 | 3PM & 5PM in Japanese Garden
June 14 | 3PM & 5PM in Japanese Garden
About One Wan
One Wan is a traveling Japanese tea project created by sisters Nana and Mey, who are journeying across the United States to share the spirit of connection through a single bowl of tea. Inspired by the tea philosophy of “Peacefulness Through a Bowl of Tea,” they transform public spaces into welcoming gathering places where people can experience matcha, conversation, and community.
Through the tradition of nodate—outdoor tea gatherings—one wan introduces Japanese tea culture in an approachable and accessible way. By sharing tea under the open sky, the project encourages mindfulness, communication, and cross-cultural friendship, demonstrating how a simple bowl of tea can bring people together.
About Kicking It In Hermann Park
As Houston welcomes the world for the FIFA World Cup, Kicking It at Hermann Park brings together sport, culture, and community in the heart of the city. Presented by Hermann Park Conservancy, this free public festival transforms The Commons into a vibrant gathering place featuring live performances, international food, interactive activities, and cultural experiences that reflect Houston’s global character. Running throughout June and early July, the celebration invites visitors of all ages to connect, explore, and experience the diversity and hospitality that make Houston one of the world’s most international cities.