Core Kyoto
2013
Published on, 2 months ago
Core Kyoto
Chanoyu: A Bowl of Tea Draws Hearts Together 1 Season 9 Episode
28 min
2013
Published on, 2 months ago
Sen-no-Rikyu (1522-1591) began the chanoyu, or tea ceremony, that is practiced today, 400 years ago. His simple, rustic wabi philosophy is still discernable in the designs, movements and mindset. In Uji, Kyoto, the year's first shoots from shaded tea plants are ground into a fine powder to make the koicha tea used in the ceremonies. Artisans use time-honored methods to craft the chanoyu utensils. People immerse themselves in this art in which each bowl of tea is considered a once in a lifetime encounter.
tradition
way of life
arts and culture
culture
kyoto, japan
japanese folklore
arts and crafts
history of japan
japanese cuisine
food culture
craftsmanship
japanese culture
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