Chanoyu Called Eventually Disappeared

Brief History of Tea Culture in Japan

– When the tea was rst – Infused or steeped tea, called introduced to Japan from China sencha (steeped tea) and ryokucha th around the 9 century, it was in (green tea), was introduced from the form of dancha (brick tea), China by the 16th century, which was made into a drink by spreading mainly among the upper decoction or brewing. As dancha echelons of society in Japan. In the was only available to the late 18th century, Sencha became aristocracy and high-ranking the basis of an artistic pursuit Buddhist priests of the day, it distinct from chanoyu called eventually disappeared. senchado (the way of infused tea), which is also a form of tea culture – The next form of tea introduced unique in Japan. to Japan around the end of the 12th century to the early 13th Chanoyu Tea culture in Japan has a long and century from China, was matcha by varied history that includes such the monks of Zen sect of Association of the Preservation of Traditional Japanese Chanoyu distinctive traditions as chanoyu and Buddhism. Matcha means Culture powdered tea leaves as well as a senchado, unique among the tea A traditional form of Japanese culture reconstituted tea made by mixing culture of the world. Chanoyu in Our Mission: powdered tea leaves with hot particular, is a tradition of Globalization has made the world smaller as it has become easier for Demonstration and Workshop water. Matcha became the basis for remarkable breadth and depth. people to travel. In such a world, we strive to promote a greater mutual the development of a tea culture understanding through the spirit of chanoyu which treasures every unique in Japan, called chanoyu meeting as a once-in-a-life-time opportunity that will never come again (literally, “hot water for tea”), in (ichigo ichie:“a singular moment, a singular meeting”). We organize tea which people assemble not only to gatherings and workshops and we will continue to make our utmost drink tea, but also to engage in art efforts to introduce the beauty of the chanoyu spirit to as many as people appreciation and enjoy cuisine as in Japan as well as in foreign countries. part of the occasion.

– Decocted tea or brewed tea also Ms. Soyu Sensui, Representative became popular among the mass Ms. Junko Kubo By in Japan no later than the 15th Ms. Yoko Mori century. This tea is known as Ms. Masako Sugisaki Association of the Preservation of bancha and continues to be widely Traditional Japanese Chanoyu Culture enjoyed today. On Monday, 27 November, 2017 and 28 November, 2017 At Ambassador’s Residence, Embassy of Japan Embassy of Japan The Spirit of Chanoyu - Seven Precepts of Rikyu There are the following three indispensable SEN no Rikyu, the 16the-century elements of chanoyu; What is Chanoyu? tea master, who perfected chanoyu, was once asked to explain what 1) The chashitsu, or specially designed place Chanoyu is a traditional cultural form which was born in Japan chado entails. He replied that it was and space where it happens, and developed throughout the long history of this country. a matter of observing but seven 2) The temae, or series of procedures followed to prepare for making the tea, and Among the many forms of Japanese culture, chanoyu is referred rules: creation of the proper setting for 3) The chadogu, or implements for the actual tea to as the most representative one. The reason is that chanoyu is a 1) Make a satisfying bowl of tea; that moment of enjoyment of a making or for artistic appreciation. comprehensive cultural form which is based on the 2) Lay the charcoal so that the perfect bowl of tea. quintessentially Japanese spirit of omotenashi (hospitality) and water boils efciently; Everything that goes into that because it brings together various genres of traditional and 3) Provide a sense of coolness in serving of tea, even the quality of the summer and warmth in the crafts, such as the use of ceramic, wood, bamboo utensils. This the air and the space where it is Implements necessary for Chanoyu is why chanoyu draws the attention in the rst place from those winter; 4) Arrange the owers as though served, becomes a part of its avor. 1. Items to decorate the alcove people who are interested in Japan. they were in the eld; The perfect tea must therefore Hangings, ower containers, incense containers 5) Be ready ahead of time; capture the 'avor' of the moment 2. Temae implements After the introduction of drinking matcha from China in the 12th 6) Be prepared in case it should — the spirit of the season, of the Furo (blasier for the charcoal re over which to set the kettle) century, it took 300 long years before chanoyu assumed its rain; kettle(Kama), hearth frame, portable shelving, water container, 7) Act with utmost consideration occasion, of the time and the place. rudimentary form, and over the duration of more than 500 years container for tea powder, Tea bowl, tea scoop, tea whisk, toward your guests. The event called chaji — that is, a since then, it has changed in many ways. Towards the end of the tea ladle, lid rest, rinse-water receptacle, full tea gathering — is where this 16th century, the foundations and principles of chanoyu as we charcoal implements, container for confections, smoking set As seen within Rikyu's seven takes place, and where the Way of know today were established by Sen no Rikyu (1552-91). precepts , Chanoyu concerns the Tea unfolds as an exquisite, singular moment in time shared by The Spirit of Chanoyu: four principles the participants. Wa (Harmony), Kei (Respect), Sei (Purity), Jaku (Tranquility)