{"id":22356,"date":"2019-01-15T12:29:23","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T12:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/?p=22356"},"modified":"2021-03-03T03:43:41","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T03:43:41","slug":"what-is-a-japanese-tea-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/15\/what-is-a-japanese-tea-ceremony\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Japanese tea ceremony?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Like this post? Help us by sharing it!<\/h4><ul class=\"wpfai-list\"><li class=\"wpfai-list-item facebook\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F22356&amp;t=\" title=\"Facebook\" class=\"wpfai-facebook wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-facebook fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item twitter\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F22356\" title=\"Twitter\" class=\"wpfai-twitter wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-twitter fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li 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href=\"http:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F22356\" title=\"Reddit\" class=\"wpfai-reddit wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-reddit fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><\/ul><p>With a series of ancient rituals that take place in traditional houses with tatami mat floors and sliding paper doors, the Japanese tea ceremony makes putting the kettle on look primitive.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">History of the Japanese tea ceremony<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30272 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/DSC_0028-900x1350-1-720x697.jpg\" alt=\"Apprentice geisha dressed in purple pours tea in cup while kneeling on tatami mats\" width=\"720\" height=\"697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/DSC_0028-900x1350-1-720x697.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/DSC_0028-900x1350-1-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/DSC_0028-900x1350-1-768x743.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/DSC_0028-900x1350-1-564x546.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/DSC_0028-900x1350-1-390x377.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/DSC_0028-900x1350-1-780x755.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/DSC_0028-900x1350-1-510x494.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/DSC_0028-900x1350-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>At its most basic level, the Japanese tea ceremony is escapism \u2013 at least in theory. It was developed as Japan entered a period of stability after 100 years of civil war.<\/p>\n<p>For a century, samurai warlords had been vying for power and making outrageous land grabs. From time to time, warlords who respected each other\u2019s military prowess would meet and discuss terms of defeat, or the possibility of forging a new alliance. However, in the tea house, no swords were allowed. Ego was checked at the door \u2013 a door that was intentionally designed so low that it required all who enter to bow their heads in humility. Once you entered the room, status didn\u2019t matter. You were about to make tea for another person\u2019s enjoyment, and in turn, they would make tea for you. The playing field was level, and being humble and respectful was key.<\/p>\n<p>But being humble and respectful wasn\u2019t the only element at play. If you\u2019ve ever studied a martial art, you may know the term <em>kata<\/em>. These are \u201cforms\u201d that are practised and perfected through repetition. Every motion in tea ceremony is repeated and refined \u2013 and any small mistake criticised and corrected by the teacher until you get it right.<\/p>\n<p>Just like the repetition of <em>kata<\/em> is required to master martial arts like karate or sword play, the repetition and perfection of standard movements elevate the presentation of the tea ceremony.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Tea ceremony in modern Japan<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30275 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kikuchi-Towwn-Tea-cermony-2-720x480.jpg\" alt=\"Instructor dressed in kimono teaches western tourist how to prepare green tea\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kikuchi-Towwn-Tea-cermony-2-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kikuchi-Towwn-Tea-cermony-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kikuchi-Towwn-Tea-cermony-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kikuchi-Towwn-Tea-cermony-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kikuchi-Towwn-Tea-cermony-2-564x376.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kikuchi-Towwn-Tea-cermony-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kikuchi-Towwn-Tea-cermony-2-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kikuchi-Towwn-Tea-cermony-2-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kikuchi-Towwn-Tea-cermony-2-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kikuchi-Towwn-Tea-cermony-2-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kikuchi-Towwn-Tea-cermony-2-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kikuchi-Towwn-Tea-cermony-2-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kikuchi-Towwn-Tea-cermony-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>So, is this practice relevant today? On a superficial level, tea ceremony is important for preserving the traditional Japanese culture that crystallised in the Edo Period (1600-1868), but has been disappearing in modern times. On a practical level, it has a relevance that most people don\u2019t think about.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, if you watch samurai movies or other Japanese historical dramas, the actors need to understand the <em>kata<\/em> of tea ceremony to pull off convincing performances. As a foreigner, with only limited training, I resort to tea ceremony <em>kata<\/em> when speaking with Japanese people in formal and semi-formal situations.<\/p>\n<p>Because of the repetition, I don\u2019t even think about it. It\u2019s become an automatic reaction. You can think of it as body language or non-verbal communication, but it\u2019s something the Japanese also automatically respond to. It shows respect and conveys a mutual understanding of the culture. Having a repertoire of these <em>kata<\/em> is invaluable when speaking to Buddhist monks, Shinto priests, and senior citizens.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30269 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Tea-Ceremony04-720x480.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of green tea bamboo whisk inside a ceramic cup\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Tea-Ceremony04-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Tea-Ceremony04-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Tea-Ceremony04-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Tea-Ceremony04-564x376.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Tea-Ceremony04-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Tea-Ceremony04-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Tea-Ceremony04-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Tea-Ceremony04-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Tea-Ceremony04.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tea ceremony may be the most convoluted way to enjoy a cuppa, but it\u2019s a backdoor into Japanese culture and thinking. On the surface, it seems like it\u2019s just about enjoying tea. However, I\u2019d argue it has very little to do with drinking tea at all. It\u2019s about enjoying the beauty of the moment and the grace of movement and execution. It\u2019s also about using formality as a sign of respect to those around you \u2013 and most importantly, a continuation of the beauty of traditional Japanese culture.<\/p>\n<p>Learning just a little bit of Japanese tea culture will enhance your experience during your travels in Japan. The locals are always surprised when they see foreigners use body language that they consider distinctly Japanese, and you\u2019ll enjoy the smiles on their faces and the respect they give back to you.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Want to master the art of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/experience-japan\/i-ac04-2\/tea-ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Japanese tea ceremony<\/a>? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/about-us\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get in touch with our Japan experts<\/a> to start planning your trip.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30266 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Simon-Urwin_Tea-Utensils_800x1202-720x515.jpg\" alt=\"Three components of a green tea ceremony: green tea, bamboo whisk and chashaku, or wooden spoon\" width=\"720\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Simon-Urwin_Tea-Utensils_800x1202-720x515.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Simon-Urwin_Tea-Utensils_800x1202-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Simon-Urwin_Tea-Utensils_800x1202-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Simon-Urwin_Tea-Utensils_800x1202-564x403.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Simon-Urwin_Tea-Utensils_800x1202-390x279.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Simon-Urwin_Tea-Utensils_800x1202-780x558.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Simon-Urwin_Tea-Utensils_800x1202-510x365.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Simon-Urwin_Tea-Utensils_800x1202.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h4>Like this post? 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