Japanology Plus

Season 4, Episode 34

Episode Title: The Way of Tea: Wellspring of Omotenashi (Part 1)

Air Date: 2017-12-12

Overview:

Tea ceremony, tea gathering, the way of tea, cha-no-yu, chado, sado...no matter what you call it, this elegant, centuries-old practice is often said to be the key to understanding the Japanese spirit of omotenashi—the mindful hospitality that remains a hallmark of Japanese culture to this day.