Explore your scent journey through memory and connection to Japan.

Join us in a calm space for a slow morning — sipping Japanese tea provided by The Zen Concept, exploring scent, and creating your own Japan-inspired candle.

Whether it's a memory from your favourite trip to Japan or simply your love for the country, you'll blend a fragrance that captures what Japan feels like to you.

Think yuzu, green tea, matcha, delicate florals, soft woods and comforting tea notes — inspired by quiet mornings in Kyoto, cosy cafés in Tokyo, the Japanese countryside, and everything in between.

Turn your memory into scent, and create something special to take home.

What you'll do

• Settle in with a cup of Japanese tea from The Zen Concept
• Explore a range of fragrance notes and learn how scents work together
• Blend your own fragrance inspired by your connection to Japan
• Pour and finish your own candle

What you'll get

• Your own hand-blended, Japan-inspired candle to take home
• Japanese tea throughout the session
• All materials and guidance provided

Knowledge required

Beginner-friendly — no prior experience needed.

What to bring

Just yourself. We'll prepare everything else.

Suitable for

Great for individuals and couples, as well as a date idea, birthday, or a quiet morning to yourself. It also makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves Japan.

Event details

Saturday, 5 September 2026
9:30am – 11:00am

Location

The Zen Concept — Rhodes Central, Bamboo Lane, Rhodes NSW
A short walk from Rhodes station.

Sip tea. Explore scent. Create slowly. Let fragrance take you back to Japan.

What guests say

This is one of our newer classes, so here's what guests have said about our other experiences:

I recently attended a Matcha Making Workshop at The Zen Concept and it was fantastic! We got the chance to learn about the origins of matcha and practised how to prepare it mindfully using the proper technique. All the tools and materials were provided. It was a super practical workshop and inspired me to make matcha at home instead of always buying it at the coffee shop. I bought the workshop voucher as a gift for a family member — we went together and it was a wonderful bonding experience. Highly recommend!

— Natalie Saar, attended July 2026

Great vibe with plenty of good info for this newbie.

— Karenssa Legear, attended June 2026

I enjoyed discovering a lot about matcha and the session was very fun. Our host is so knowledgeable and made it easy for us to understand and try making matcha on our own later at home. I also bought my own matcha kit after the session. By the end you'll have the skills to make matcha yourself, plus the knowledge to choose and store good matcha. Highly recommend!

— Saki Origuchi, attended April 2026

Your teacher

The Zen Concept is a Japanese-inspired lifestyle space based in Sydney, dedicated to sharing calm, culture, and creativity.

Rooted in the philosophy of Zen, we offer authentic experiences that bring mindfulness into everyday life — from traditional tea rituals to modern matcha workshops.

We also proudly offer our in-house Japanese tea brand 地の気 JINOKI, featuring a curated collection of:

• Matcha & teapots
• Towels & noren
• Chopsticks, tableware & pottery

All items are made in Japan and thoughtfully selected to elevate your daily rituals.

You can find us at our stores in Darlinghurst (Oxford Village) and Rhodes Central, where we invite you to explore the essence of Japan through taste, touch, and tranquility.