What a wonderful essay! I had a once-a-month tea lesson at my Japanese school when I was a young teen. I’ve forgotten all the little steps but I remembered them as I looked at these photos. I didn’t know that tea ceremony had declined in popularity in Japan, I assumed that since I had learned it, it was something all young people had some connection to. But now that I think of it, my Japanese school teachers were quite elderly.
What a delightful read! Thanks for "saving" this piece of history and sharing it with us ☺️
Thank you for your kind words, Leana.
Incredible post - thanks for assembling.
Thank you for your kind words, Alex!
What a wonderful essay! I had a once-a-month tea lesson at my Japanese school when I was a young teen. I’ve forgotten all the little steps but I remembered them as I looked at these photos. I didn’t know that tea ceremony had declined in popularity in Japan, I assumed that since I had learned it, it was something all young people had some connection to. But now that I think of it, my Japanese school teachers were quite elderly.
It is like one of these things that feel like they were always there and always will be, isn't it!
But nothing is forever—we must treasure these things…