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  • 2026-09-07 Announcement Important


    💹 Finance — Understanding the World Behind the Numbers and Keeping Pace with the Flow of the Times

    When prices rise, we may find that the same amount of money buys less than it used to. When interest rates change, the costs of borrowing and the returns on savings change as well. And when businesses are affected by economic conditions, the impact can extend to wages, job opportunities, and consumer confidence. (imf.org)

  • 2026-09-12 Announcement


    ✦ Vegetarianism — Finding a Gentle Way to Live in Harmony with the World, One Meal at a Time

    Vegetarianism — Finding a Gentle Way to Live in Harmony with the World, One Meal at a Time

    Choosing to eat vegetarian is not merely a decision about what appears on the dining table; for many people, it can also become a reflection of how they wish to live. Some choose a vegetarian diet for health reasons, while others are motivated by environmental concerns, compassion for animals, or religious and spiritual values. Research likewise identifies health, environmental protection, and concern for animal welfare as major motivations behind vegetarian eating.

    When we slow down and pay closer attention to a meal, we may begin to wonder where our food comes from, what we truly need, and how our everyday choices connect us to the natural world. A simple plate of vegetables can therefore become more than nourishment—it can become a quiet reminder to live with greater awareness.

    Perhaps the meaning of vegetarianism is not about drawing a strict line between what is right and wrong, nor about asking everyone to follow the same path. Rather, it can be an opportunity to listen to our own values and understand the relationship between food, life, and the world around us.

    Between one vegetable and one bowl of rice, we may discover that eating is also a way of learning how to coexist—with ourselves, with other living beings, and with the earth beneath our feet.

  • 2026-09-08 Announcement


    🍃 Green Tea — Eastern Aesthetics of Living in a Fragrant Cup of Tea 

    A single tea leaf goes through plucking, fixation, rolling, and drying before finally unfurling in hot water to become a clear, delicate cup of tea. Green tea lacks the bold intensity of coffee and the flamboyance of sweetened beverages, yet with its subtle fragrance and gentle lingering sweetness, it has accompanied people through countless ordinary moments of everyday life.

    From tea plantations nestled in the mountains to elegant tea tables in the city, green tea carries more than just a culinary tradition. It represents a way of slowing down, quieting the mind, and rediscovering the beauty hidden within the smallest details of everyday life.

  • 2026-09-02 News


    🎤 Qiyuan Karaoke
    One song, one connection; one night, a memory filled with happiness.

    When you come to “Qiyuan,” you don’t need to be a professional singer, nor do you have to worry about being off-key. If you simply love singing, enjoy a lively atmosphere, and like making new friends, you can find a stage that belongs to you. Qiyuan Karaoke is all about relaxed, carefree singing and warmly welcomes guests from different places and all walks of life. Whether you’re a regular, a new friend, or visiting for the very first time, you can feel completely at ease singing, chatting, enjoying tea, and sharing stories from everyday life. The friendly and approachable owner is also the warmest presence in the venue, making every guest feel comfortable, welcome, and right at home.