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Refreshing Ritual

KAYO YAMAWAKI

CLASS

Traditions in Tea Ceremony Take part in a ceremony once practiced by poets, samurai warriors and Japan’s courtly elite. Hosted in a private, tatami-floored teahouse, this afternoon of chanoyu tradition will offer participants an insight into the rituals of the ceremony and some respite from the demands of city living.

INSTRUCTOR

Sawa Okano (pictured left) A certified instructor with the Omotesenke tea ceremony school, Sawa Okano has been teaching since 2011. She hosts chanoyu events in English for foreign diplomats, students and corporate executives. Okano formerly studied Japanese tea ceremony at the Urasenke schools in Tokyo and New York.

STUDENT

Rohini Verma “Japanese tea ceremony is an art, where each gesture and act embodies a deeper meaning. The tranquility of Sawa sensei’s teahouse coupled with her grace and knowledge left me feeling refreshed and calm. This is a must-do experience for anyone who wishes to understand Japan and its values.”

TRADITIONS IN TEA CEREMONY  October 18  2–4pm  Nearest station: Hon Komagome Station  ¥6,600  Sign up online