soryuteaOct 302 min readRediscovering the Way of Tea: A Journey Through Chaji Study GroupWhen I returned to Japan to establish my own tea room, my primary focus was on hosting as many formal tea gatherings, or chaji , as...
soryuteaOct 292 min readHosting My First Formal Chaji: A Memorable Tea Gathering In June, I hosted a formal tea gathering, or Chaji , for Dr. Hirata of Colgate University, who was visiting Kumamoto and my new tea room...
soryuteaJul 82 min readEmbarking on the Way of Tea: My Journey at Colgate UniversityI was invited to participate in the "Way of Tea: Embodied Learning and its Significance" program at Colgate University, a top 20...
soryuteaJun 222 min readFrom Dream to Reality: My Journey to Opening a TearoomHello everyone, I am thrilled to share an exciting update with you all. After years of dreaming and planning, I have finally opened my...