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【Beginner’s Guide】 Guide to Choosing Tools for Beginners & Preparing for Practice

Post Date：2024年10月31日

traditional Japanese tea ceremony

The tools required for the tea ceremony range from basic to authentic. For beginners, we recommend that you start with the following basic items: A folding fan Necessity when sitting on the floor Used on tatami mats Choose a simple white or plain color Kaishi (paper used to wipe one’s mouth) Used for taking sweets […]

The Great Master of the Tea Ceremony – Sen no Rikyu

Post Date：2024年10月29日

Matcha

The Great Master of the Tea Ceremony – Sen no Rikyu Sen no Rikyu occupies a particularly important place in the history of the tea ceremony. Rikyu is known as a tea master of the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573-1600), and is regarded as the person who revolutionized the style of chanoyu and systematized the tea ceremony. […]

Basic knowledge of tea utensils: types and usage

Post Date：2024年10月29日

茶道具について

Basic knowledge of tea utensils: types and usage Tea utensils are tools that have been refined over a long history. Each has its own special role, combining beauty and functionality. This article describes the major tea utensils in detail, explaining their roles and features. 1. basic tea utensils Chawan (tea bowl) Role: Vessel for making […]

Incorporate tea ceremony experience as a benefit

Update Date：2024年10月31日
Post Date：2024年10月29日

Tea ceremony plan

【Incorporate tea ceremony experience as a benefit】 Increasing employee satisfaction and attracting and retaining talent are extremely important issues for today’s companies. However, traditional benefit programs do not always provide benefits to all employees in a fair and equitable manner. Challenges with Traditional Benefits 「I’m an owner-occupier, so I can’t use rent assistance.」「There’s no […]

Creating Special Memories – Matcha Experience Plan for Weddings and Wedding Photos

Post Date：2024年10月28日

Tea ceremony plan

Wedding Photography with a Tea Ceremony and Special Treatments A wedding is one of the most special days in the lives of the bride and groom. Wedding photos are a way to remember that special moment forever. In recent years, unique and original photos have become popular. One new trend that is gaining attention is […]

Corporate Mobile Tea Ceremony Service

Update Date：2024年10月31日
Post Date：2024年10月25日

Matcha

Corporate Mobile Tea Ceremony Service [Up to 30 Participants] Adding Elegance to Your Corporate Events with Mobile Tea Ceremony In an increasingly globalized business world, you may find yourself hosting international guests more frequently. For these special occasions, why not incorporate the Japanese traditional culture of tea ceremony? Our mobile tea ceremony service offers an […]

Matcha: A Global Superfood Blending Tradition and Innovation

Update Date：2024年10月22日
Post Date：2024年10月19日

Matcha

Matcha: A Global Superfood Blending Tradition and Innovation 1. Introduction Matcha, long cherished in Japanese tea ceremonies, has now captured global attention as a “superfood.” This vibrant green powdered tea has transcended its role as a mere beverage, finding innovative applications in health, beauty, and culinary fields worldwide. Having evolved from a traditional Japanese drink […]

Want to try a proper cup of matcha at home?

Update Date：2024年10月23日
Post Date：2024年10月19日

Matcha

Want to try a proper cup of matcha at home? Maybe you are not ready for a tea ceremony class but would like to enjoy a cup of authentic matcha…? We will show you how to enjoy authentic matcha with things you already have at home. 【What to prepare】・Matcha ・Matcha tea bowl (or a […]