On July 16 and 17, we held tea practice sessions at Showa Boston for both its students and members of the local Boston community. We were delighted to welcome many participants. This event was the third practice session in a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening the activities of the Omotesenke Domonkai in the Boston area and working toward the establishment of the Boston Special District. Following the previous session, we welcomed new members and enjoyed seasonal swe

On February 21, 2026, the Omotesenke Domonkai USA Eastern Region, Seattle Special District, presented a Chanoyu (Japanese tea ceremony) program at the Ryokusuian Tearoom in the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) at the museum's invitation. Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, the Seattle Art Museum is home to an outstanding collection of art from around the world. Within the museum is the authentic Japanese tearoom Ryokusuian, which serves as a unique venue for introducing Japanes

On June 18-19, as part of our ongoing efforts to expand Omotesenke Domonkai activities in the Boston area and to lay the groundwork for a future Boston Special District, we held a student practice session, a community tea gathering, and a general practice session at Showa Boston. We were pleased to welcome many participants to these events. Following the previous session, we covered guest etiquette and basic tea ceremony practice in both the student practice and the general p

Event Date: 6/7/2026 On June 7, we hosted an early summer tea gathering at The Place 229 under the theme Listening to the Rain. More than sixty guests joined us to experience the quiet beauty of the season through the hanging scroll, floral arrangements, and carefully selected tea utensils. Although rain had not been forecast, a gentle shower briefly graced the afternoon. As expressed in the Japanese phrase Uki Seikō (雨奇晴好)—"Rainy days have their own unique beauty, just as su