having a little gongfu cha session with a friend! #tea #teaceremony #augustea

After gobbling up the chimaki, there's a certain way to fold up the leaves and twine (to make it easier for the host to clear away).

#GoldenWeek #Kyoto #京都 #Japan #和菓子 #wagashi #chimaki #ちまき #teaceremony

In Japan, speaking out can sometimes be seen as betrayal. This week’s Bilingual explores the language of loyalty and whistleblowing. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/03/11/language/whistleblower-japanese-traditional-arts/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #teaceremony #whistleblowers
Loyalty and the language of whistleblowing in Japan

How Japanese grammar and vocabulary reveal the cultural tensions surrounding hierarchy and whistleblowing.

The Japan Times

Tea ceremony last Tuesday morning 🍵🫶

We enjoyed a very special Vietnamese wild green #tea made from the first sprouts of spring. Contrary to some other green teas from wild tea trees that are quite strong and aromatic, this one is more subtle and gentle, almost like a lot of Japanese greens 🍃🍵

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@tea #teaceremony #wildtea #greentea

DIAN CHA, técnica ceremonial sobre té de origen chino. #tea #teaceremony

Our director, Atsuko-san, has kindly shared a photo taken for her coming-of-age (a few years ago🤔). The furisode (振袖) was bought specially for the occasion, and she still has it!

#Kyoto #Japan #furisode #振袖 #成人の日 #CamelliaKyoto #teaceremony

Eine #Teezeremonie zu erleben, ist der Wunsch vieler Japanreisender. Sumikai-Autor Robert hat in #Kanazawa Teemeister Yuta Takahashi besucht und durfte in die komplexe Welt der Teekultur eintauchen. #Japan #Matcha #Teaceremony #Reisen

https://sumikai.com/japan-erleben/kultur-tradition/mein-morgen-beim-teemeister-von-kanazawa-371912/