Japanese Culture×Well being
Rediscover the Wisdom of Japan for Modern Life
A global learning platform reimagining Japanese culture for well-being, personal growth, and modern life.
What is Active ZEN?
Active ZEN is a global learning platform that
reimagines Japanese culture for modern life.
Through practices such as tea ceremony, calligraphy,
and ikebana, we help people cultivate focus, clarity, and well-being.
Where Japanese wisdom becomes a way of living,
learning, and growing.
Our Philosophy
In today’s fast-paced world, many people have lost the space to slow down and reconnect with themselves.Japanese culture offers a different way of learning—through form, repetition, and presence.At Active ZEN, we reimagine this timeless wisdom for modern life, helping people live with greater focus, purpose, and well-being.
What We Offer
A Global Platform for Japanese Culture & Well-being
Active ZEN is a global platform offering authentic Japanese cultural programs for individuals, organizations, and international visitors.
Through online and in-person experiences, we transform the wisdom of Japanese culture into practical learning for modern life.
Programs
✔ Tea Ceremony
✔ Calligraphy
✔ Ikebana
✔ Matcha
✔ Zen
All programs are beginner-friendly, non-religious,
and led by experienced instructors from Japan.
For Individuals
Discover the wisdom of Japanese culture through online and in-person learning experiences.
Designed for beginners, our programs help cultivate focus, clarity,
creativity, and well-being through practice.
No prior experience is required.
For Organizations
Empower your teams through the wisdom of Japanese culture.
As a global learning platform, Active ZEN partners with organizations
to deliver learning experiences that foster leadership, well-being,
collaboration, and cross-cultural understanding.
Programs are available online or in person and can be customized
for workshops, retreats, and global teams.
Japanese Culture × Learning
Japanese culture has long embraced learning through practice.
Through form, repetition, and mindful action, we cultivate focus, clarity, creativity, and well-being.
Active ZEN transforms this timeless wisdom into meaningful learning experiences for individuals and organizations around the world.
Our Vision
Cultivating a global cycle of learning where
individual potential can unfold.
Founder
Active ZEN was founded by Kaori Ota, a former ANA international
First Class flight attendant, educator, and entrepreneur.
Through more than a decade of serving passengers from around the world,
she discovered that Japanese culture is more than a tradition
—it is timeless wisdom for modern life.
Inspired by this belief, she founded Active ZEN to reimagine Japanese culture
as a global learning platform, helping individuals and organizations
cultivate well-being, personal growth, and meaningful human connection.
Today, Active ZEN brings the wisdom of Japan to the world through education,
cultural experiences, and community.
About FIRST Educational Inc.
FIRST Educational Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, dedicated to empowering people
and society through education and Japanese culture.
We believe in creating a continuous cycle of learning, where each person’s potential unfolds
and their growth inspires new opportunities, future generations, and positive change.
Through education, Japanese cultural programs, and digital communication,
we create opportunities for individuals and organizations to transform learning into meaningful action
and build a better future.
Today, we are expanding our business from Tokyo into the United States,
with activities centered in Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, and New York.
Looking ahead, we aim to bring the value of Japanese culture to major cities around the world,
including London and Paris.
NEWS
COMPANY
| Company name | FIRST Educational inc. |
|---|---|
| CEO | Kaori Ota |
| Founded | July 12, 2023 |
| Location | Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan |
| Capital | JPY 1,000,000 |
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