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There are two main names: chado, and sado, both of which mean "the way of tea."
It was, and is still held for various reasons: celebrations, a chance to get together with friends, and all the other reasons why people get together.
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How often are Japanese tea ceremonies held?
People in Japan usually have a tea ceremony on special events - Japanese festivals or holidays. Japanese Tea ceremonies are also held daily at Japanese tea gardens - there are a few of them in Tokyo (see http://www.tokyo-top-guide.com/Japanese_Gardens.html). Admission fee to these Japanese tea gardens is very reasonable, and the tea ceremony is a shorter version of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony ritual. If you are coming as a tourist to Tokyo - the Okura hotel also holds a tea ceremony in a private room, this naturally costs more than the Japanese tea gardens.
Where are Japanese tea ceremonies held?
The Japanese tea ceremony can be held indoors or outdoors. If it is indoors, it is a a simple room with a scroll and a place to store the tea equipment.
Why is the Japanese Tea Ceremony a ceremony?
It's not really a ceremony, but rather a ceremonious way of preparing and drinking tea. "Tea Ceremony" is just what we call it in English. In Japanese it's called "The Way of Tea."
What is the name of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony?
Most surviving ceramics from this period appear to be tea sets for use in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, or chanoyu.
Who attends a Japanese tea ceremony?
In a Japanese tea ceremony you are either invited by the tea master or someone arranges a ceremony at a tea house and they invite you as a guest. However at events in temples you just need to pay for a ticket
What is a special event for making and serving tea in japan?
Japanese Tea Ceremony.
Is the Japanese tea ceremony a tradition?
Yes
What country is the tea ceremony in?
Japanese tea ceremony began in Japan, but other countries and cultures have their own tea ceremonies as well.
What did the tea ceremony allow the Japanese merchant class to do?
The merchant class were able to become tea masters when the Japanese tea ceremony became popular again. Some merchants went into the tea business at this time.
When is the Japanese tea ceremony performed?
Because they were bored
Mats used in a Japanese tea ceremony?
Tatami.
When did the Japanese Tea Ceremony start?
1187 CE
