Grand Opening Event of Fujinokuni Tea Museum on 24th & 25th March

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Fujinokuni Tea Museum will re-open from 24th March 2018. The museum has been renovated as a front line of teas information, such as tea industries, culture, history, science and technologies. On 24th and 25th March, the museum hill hold grand … Continue reading

Teaism of Shogun Administrator

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The book “Tenkabito no Cha”, literally meaning “tea of ruler”, led me realize one of the aspects of teaism. That is spiritual liberation. According to descriptions in the book, Sen no Rikyu, one of the best tea masters in the … Continue reading

Traditional Buddhism Temple “Sekiun-in”

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Sekiun-in temple is one of the traditional Buddhism temples in Makinohara city. <Basic Information> Address : Sakaguchi 1251, Makinohara city, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan Access : It takes 10 minutes on foot from Sekiun-in Temple Observation deck in Mt. Fuji Shizuoka … Continue reading

Haru Satoyama Haku – The Expo of Agriculture-Related Cultures in Rural Area

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The Expo of agriculture-related cultures in rural area, named as “Haru Satoyama Haku”, will be held from 5th May to 6th April around Ooi river, involving northern Makinohara upland. This expo of green-tourism has multihued programs in each day, such as … Continue reading

Relation of tea with Buddhism in Japan Pt.1 – Origin of Tea

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There is an unique legend for the origin of tea (Camellia Sinensis), apart from the famous Chinese legend of discovery by Shennong[082]*, the mythical emperor in China. *Shennong’s Story is introduced in many websites, especially China.org.cn is very easily understandable. … Continue reading