The Guest Code of Conduct at a Japanese Tea Ceremony

The Way of Tea or, as it’s more commonly known, the Japanese tea ceremony, is closer to a performance than it is anything else. The Japanese tea ceremony is a strong part of Japanese traditional culture.

While it’s now practised as a hobby or as part of a tourist experience package, traditional gardens culture centres and hotels, still offer authentic experiences for visitors.

I had the chance of witnessing a private ceremony conducted by a former regional culture minister in the prefecture of Chiba. Before starting the ceremony, we were taught how to act while the Tea Master performed the rituals.

Chances are that, as a visitor, you’ll witness the ceremony, rather than performing it. So this video may help give you an idea of how to respectfully act during the ritual.

Find out more about Japanese tea ceremonies here: https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2096.html

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