Sensei

Sado/Tea ceremony

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April 19th 2007
As part of the exchange program all the students participate and learn about Japanese culture. Tea ceremony or Sado as it is called in Japan. Our teacher or sensei is a master in the arts of Japanese. The Teahouse or chashitsu is a quiet place, surrounded by an wonderfully maintained garden, a little bridge and pond. Before entering the chaishitsu you have to rinse your hands and mouth, this is ... read more

Asia » Japan

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more