The Elegance Academy Tokyo
Where protocol becomes grace.
The finishing school where British tradition and Japanese refinement meet — a standard of its own.
Elegance is cultivated through experience, not birthright.
Keita Machida
Keita Machida, Actor
We guided the cast of the Netflix film 10DANCE
in English protocol and deportment
Manners direction for the cast of the Netflix film 10DANCE —
a distinction recognised on the world stage.
For those who seek more than manners
A place for those who make grace a way of life
The Elegance Academy Tokyo cultivates the poise and presence befitting the finest circles — for those who seek not passing technique, but a distinction that lasts a lifetime.
— Certain programmes are offered chiefly by introduction and invitation —
Philosophy
True elegance is sensed,
before it is seen.
Chandeliers, roses, a graceful waltz —
one day, you at the heart of it all.
Where the world’s finest traditions meet
After the tradition of England’s finest finishing schools
British finishing tradition and Japanese refinement —
two of the world’s finest, united in one school of the first rank.
The Sister School of ICPA
Heir to a singular
lineage.
The sister school of ICPA
ICPA is Japan’s only internationally accredited academy of protocol, standing among the world’s foremost institutions.
The Elegance Academy Tokyo is its sister school — a finishing school for ladies, heir to that singular lineage.
Ladies’ Programmes
The art of elegance — becoming who you wish to be
As in the days you dreamt of princesses — we help you become all you wish to be.
Knowledge, culture and deportment — mastered across three stages.
Prestige — for those who aspire to the summit
The highest VIP protocol, to shine with assurance before all
Grand Ball The Royal Table Fine dining for the ballroomThe consummate art of the table — to dine like a princess
Courses by purpose — for every lady
Formal dining etiquette
The rituals of English tea
Dressing for every occasion
Graceful poise and movement
Correct conduct in society
The grace of heartfelt conversation
The art of wine at the table
Poise for the public eye
A lady’s lessons for the ballroom
Aspiring instructors, please visit our parent school ICPA International Protocol Academy Learn more →
Learn, socialise, encounter
Learn · Socialise · Encounter
The more you are refined, the more beautiful encounters and a bright future await —
walking beside women who shine in high society.
Time to cultivate poise and culture, building the foundations of a woman who shines from within.
Time for refined conversation and connection — sharing what we learn and rising together.
Lifelong friends and cherished ties — a bright future opens beyond refinement.
Polished within, you brighten all around you.
Beyond the Academy
Two wings that grace your life beyond the classroom
The Debutante
For Young Ladies
“Grace begins in girlhood.”
Nurturing tomorrow’s ladies — learning for parent and child.
Salon Élégance
de Cécilia
Cécilia’s Circle
“Where elegance becomes a way of life.”
A private circle hosted personally by Mirei Cecilia Hakuba.
An evening of roses
To the Rose Ball
A waltz, in a beautiful gown —
to a special evening wreathed in roses.
Members Only
The balls of Salon Élégance de Cécilia have been featured in the media
Royal Tour
The Royal Tour
Palaces, art, and society in its truest form —
an exquisite journey into aristocratic culture.
An exquisite journey into aristocratic culture — full details to follow.
Three Pillars
The ICPA Group — three houses of learning
The academy for specialist and executive education.
Your gateway to poise and elegance.
The brother school, for gentlemen.
The sister school of ICPA, a protocol academy of world standard.
A genuine group — learn with confidence and trust.
Mirei Cecilia Hakuba
Founder & Academic Director
CeciliaTrue elegance asks more than dress and deportment —
at its heart lies a supple, unshakeable spirit.
Trained at one of England’s finest finishing schools and founder of ICPA — a foremost authority on elegance, mentor to leaders across many fields.
Founder and Chief Advisor of The Elegance Academy Tokyo.
The journey and philosophy of Mirei Cecilia Hakuba →Ladies’ Voices
Voices of our graduates
For the Netflix film 10DANCE, we guided actor Keita Machida in English manners and international protocol — our teaching, quietly proven on the world stage.
A quiet confidence,
gently awakened.
“A gradual change from within — that is how it felt. Not only my deportment and dress, but my very state of mind was refined. Now I delight in standing before others.”
A quiet confidence, blooming from within
Elegance became
second nature.
“Even amid busy days, graceful conduct became second nature. Blessed with learning and encounters beyond what I gave, I feel a woman may be refined at any age.”
Elegance, refined at any age
A community of
grace and warmth.
“This is a warm community unlike any other. While learning international etiquette, I met friends for life. I do hope more women will come to know this place.”
A warm and refined gathering of women
The woman you may become
Refine your elegance and embrace a graceful life
Palace-class lessons and the ball you have dreamed of.
Beautiful in dress, in deportment, and in heart.
A woman of poise who shines anywhere.
First Step
Begin Your Journey
Your journey to true elegance begins now
A Members’ Academy
A membership finishing school, by monthly subscription
All events are members only — join us at salons and balls.
Fees and details are shared during a private consultation
Begin with a private consultation.
At the Imperial Hotel, Palace Hotel and other five-star venues (by course) / Chat on LINE