The Japanese Tea Ceremony – An Introduction

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgements
Introduction
	About My Mother
	Childhood
	Back in Akita
	Nature of the Book
	Structure of the Book
		1. Philosophy and Aesthetics
		2. History and Iemoto
		3. Religion and Belief
		4. Utensils and Artisan
		5. Tea, Sweets, and Kaiseki
		6. Kimono
		7. Garden and House
		8. How to Have Tea and Sweets
		9. Exploration
		10. Future
	Reference and Further Reading
1 Philosophy and Aesthetics
	Sen No Rikyu
	The Four Principles of Tea, Wa Kei Sei Jyaku
	Seven Roles of Principle, Rikyu Shichisoku
	Rikyu Hundred Verses, Rikyu Hyakushu
	Hospitality, Omotenashi
	One Time, One Opportunity, Ichigo Ichie
	Other Aesthetics
	Okakura Tenshin
	Philosophy and Japanese Identity
	Research Questions
	Conclusion
	References and Further Reading
2 History and Iemoto
	Origins of Tea in Japan: the Nara (Ad 710–794) and Heian (Ad 794–1185) Periods
	Tea in the Kamakura Period (Ad 1185–1333)
	Muromachi Period (Ad 1338–1573)
	Tea in the Azuchi-Momoyama Period (Ad 1568–1600)
		Sen No Rikyu, Toyotomi Hideyoshi
	Tea in the Edo Period (Ad 1603–1868)
		Sen Sotan (1578–1658)
	Tea in the Meiji (Ad 1868–1912) and Taisho (Ad 1912–1926) Periods
	Tea in the Showa (Ad 1926–1989) and Heisei (Ad 1989–2019) Periods
	The Iemoto System
	Different Schools, Ryuha
	Something Special
	Research Questions
	Conclusion
	References and Further Reading
	References and Further Reading
3 Religion and Belief
	Zen Buddhism
		Concept of Nothingness, Enlightenment (Satori), and Meditation
	Meditation
	Suzuki Daisetsu (1870–1966)
	Aesthetics and Zen Word
	Kissako, Have Tea and Leave
		Mizu O Kiku Sureba Tsuki Te Ni Ari, Hana O Ro Sureba Ka E Ni Mitsu (Scoop Up the Water, the Moon...
	Training Style
		Observation, Imitation, Repetition, and Furyu Moji
			Chazen Ichimi
	Daitoku Temple
	Temple as the Place for Chado
	Christianity
	Taoism
	Mental Healing in Chado, Strength in Ritual
	Research Questions
	Conclusion
	References and Further Reading
4 Utensils and Artisans
	Arrangement of the Alcove
		Hanging Scroll (Kakejiku)
		Flower and Flower Container Formality Shin, Gyo, So
		Incense Container (Kogo)
	Utensils for Making Tea
		Tea Bowls (Chawan)
		Tea Containers (Chaire, Usuchaki, Natsume)
		Tea Scoop (Chashaku)
	Tea Whisk (Chasen) and Linen Cloth (Chakin)
		Kettle (Kama)
		Waste Water Container (Kensui)
		Silk Cloth (Fukusa)
		Tray (Obon)
	Other Utensils
		Water Container (Mizusashi)
		Ladle (Hishaku)
		Lid Rest (Futaoki)
			Mizuya
	Utensils for Preparation
		Arranging Utensils (Toriawase)
	Appropriation
		The Ten Craftsmen for the Sen Families (Senke Jyushoku)
			Hakogaki
	Status Symbol?
	Utensils Dealers and Artisans
	Research Questions
	Conclusion
	References and Futher Reading
	References
5 Tea, Sweets, and Kaiseki
	Tea
	Thick Tea (Koicha) and Thin Tea (Usucha)
	Uji Tea
	Japanese Confection (Wagashi)
		History
			Bonryaku Demae
	Different Kinds of Wagashi
	Message
	Wagashi Artisan
	Chaji and Kaiseki
	Kaiseki Order
	Respect in Kaiseki
	Codes in Kaiseki
	Practitioners’s Passion to Kaiseki
	Tea Drinking Culture
	Research Questions
	Conclusion
	References and Further Reading
6 Kimono
	History of Kimono
	Gendered Differences
	Different Types of Kimono
	Pattern of Kimono
	Kimono Sash (Obi)
	Family Crest Mark (Kamon)
	Seasonal Kimono and Sashes
	Kimono for Chado
	Kimono-wearing (Kitsuke)
	Kimono Culture as a Dying Art?
	Responsible Consumption and Production
	Research Questions
	Conclusion
	References and Further Reading
7 Garden and House
	Tea Garden
	Some Elements in the Garden
	The Tea House History
	Tea House (Chashitsu)
	Layout of Tatami and Windows
	Elements in the Tea Room
	Sukiya Shokunin (Tea House Artisans) and Sakan (Plasters)
	Tea Rooms Overseas
	Good for Knees
	Uchi/Soto Distinction
	Modern Tea Room
	Research Questions
	Conclusion
	References and Further Reading
8 How to Have Tea and Sweets
	What to Wear
	What to Bring
	How to Walk, Sit, and Stand On the Tatami Floor
	How to Bow
	How to Open and Close Sliding Doors
	How to Have Thick Tea
	How to Make Tea
	Fukusa Sabaki, Purification Process
	Purifying the Tea Container
	Purifying Tea Scoop
	Examining Tea Whisk
	Folding a Linen Cloth
	Wiping Tea Bowls
	Conclusion
	References and Further Reading
9 Exploration
	Tips for Opening New Doors
	Field Trips
		Attend a Tea Gathering as a Guest
		Visiting Garden and Tea House
		Visiting a Wagashi Factory
		Exploring Art Work
		Offering Tea Gathering to Local Community
	Online Course
	How to Guide the Procedure Online
	Online Field Trips
		1. Individual Field Trips
		2. Making Wagashi
		3. Visiting Virtual Tea House
	Possible Collaborative Studies From Different Fields: Sociology, Gender Studies, Technology, Architecture, Environmental Studie
	Other Projects
		1. Comparative Study
		2. Organizing Tea Gathering
	Conclusion
	Reference and Further Reading
10 Future
	Chado Outside Japan
	What Is Happening? A Dying Risk
	Education
	Financial Support
	Promotion
		Chado-kentei
	Kyuto Ryu
	Rap Music and Technology
	Possible Strategies to Promote the Traditional Arts
	Emphasis On Image
	Promoting Chado Overseas
	Research Questions
	Conclusion
	References and Further Reading
Index