The other day, one of my guests asked me something interesting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDo you have tea ceremonies on birthdays or family celebrations?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many visitors to Japan might imagine that the tea ceremony is part of everyday family celebrations.
In reality, the tea ceremony is usually something we share with fellow practitioners, teachers, friends, or guests who appreciate the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my own family, everyone enjoys matcha. Whenever I prepare a bowl of tea, they are always happy to drink it. Yet the practice of tea ceremony has mostly been something I experienced outside family life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the years I studied with my tea teacher, I practiced together with other students in the tea community, called shachu<\/em>. We had regular lessons, and sometimes we practiced formal tea gatherings at our teacher\u2019s home, where we also learned traditional kaiseki<\/em> cuisine served before the tea. We also visited tea gatherings hosted by other tea teachers, each with their own atmosphere and style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Perhaps a tea ceremony is a little like music or sports. Because of this, the tea ceremony in Japan is often shared among people who study or appreciate it together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In my family, I am the only person who practices the tea ceremony. So our birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations, and memorial days are usually celebrated in other ways \u2014 with meals, conversation, and time together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, somewhere in Japan, there may be families who celebrate special occasions with a tea ceremony at the center of the day. Experience Tea Ceremony for Yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Would you like to experience a side of tea ceremony that goes far beyond simply drinking tea? Whether you are completely new to tea ceremony or already deeply interested in Japanese culture, we would be delighted to welcome you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oh! Mama is a traditional Japanese house in Ikenoue, a peaceful neighborhood near Shibuya, Tokyo. \u2728 Private sessions are available by reservation only.
In some families, one person plays the violin while others simply enjoy listening. In others, one family member loves tennis while the rest prefer to watch and cheer. Tea ceremony has a similar feeling. It is an art form that people learn gradually over many years, discovering not only techniques, but also manners, and quiet communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are one of them, I would love to hear your story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In our private sessions, you can discover its quiet beauty while learning the elegant gestures and etiquette that make each gathering memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We offer private experiences in Japanese tea ceremony and shodo (Japanese calligraphy) in a relaxed setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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