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The Great Japanese Tea Wizard, Sen no Rikyu

July 8, 2013 by John 18 Comments

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We've written about Japanese tea as well as Japan's infamous tea ceremonies before, and it's plain to see that tea is a very important part of Japanese culture. But who made this happen? Who were the tea wizards that … [Read more...]

How to be a Baka Gaijin (at a Tea Ceremony)

July 30, 2012 by John 47 Comments

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Told you they'd be back. It's been a little while since the last Baka Gaijin post, but today I'd like to explore the world of Japanese tea ceremonies. For such a simple little ceremony, they can be pretty intimidating … [Read more...]

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