November 17, 2019 Sotanki
On Sunday, November 17, 2019, the annual Sotanki was conducted at Nichiren Temple to commemorate the great tea master, Sotan, who was Grand Master III. This was a first fundraising Sotanki with a meal. First, sixty-eight people enjoyed tenshin, a light meal. Then all participants moved to the tearoom. There was a scroll of “kanza shofu wo kiku”- when you … Read More
October 20, 2019 Huntington Teahouse Tour & Tea Experience
On Sunday, October 20, 2019, a Chado demonstration was held at the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California. Approximately 65 people were welcomed to a wonderful time of experiencing Japanese culture. First, the docent lectured about the architecture of tea house including a tearoom with alcove and a preparation room at the tea house Seifuan. … Read More
August 10 & 11, 2019 Nisei Week Chado Demonstration
On August 10th and 11th, Urasenke Tankokai held Tea Ceremony Demonstrations as one of Nisei Week Festival activities at the Japanese American Cultural Community Center (JACCC) in Little Tokyo. There were more than 300 visitors who were interested in the art of Tea. Not only adults, but children as well. Because of the interest, a total of 14 Tea Ceremony … Read More
