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Chanoyu Presentation at the Seattle Art Museum "Ryokusuian" Tearoom

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Event Date 03/21/2026


On March 21, 2026, the Seattle Special District held a Chanoyu (Japanese tea ceremony) presentation at the Ryokusuian Tearoom in the Seattle Art Museum (SAM).


The one-hour program welcomed many museum visitors and introduced the history of tea, its arrival in Japan, and the philosophy of Chanoyu as perfected by Sen no Rikyu. Participants also enjoyed a live demonstration of the Omotesenke-style preparation of usucha (thin tea).


The tearoom alcove featured a hanging scroll inscribed with Ichigo Ichie ("One Time, One Meeting"), expressing the importance of treasuring each encounter as a unique and unrepeatable moment. Through the preparation and sharing of a single bowl of tea, we introduced the spirit of harmony, respect, and heartfelt hospitality that lies at the heart of Chanoyu.


The audience showed genuine interest throughout the presentation, and the question-and-answer session provided an opportunity for meaningful cultural exchange. For many participants, this was their first encounter with Chanoyu, offering a memorable introduction to Japanese traditions and the spirit of hospitality.


The Seattle Special District looks forward to continuing its collaboration with the Seattle Art Museum, sharing the beauty and spirit of Chanoyu and fostering cultural understanding within the community. 


シアトル美術館・茶室「翠水庵」茶の湯プレゼンテーション


2026年3月21日、シアトル特別地区は、シアトル美術館(Seattle Art Museum:SAM)内の茶室「翠水庵(Ryokusuian)」にて、茶の湯プレゼンテーションを開催いたしました。


今回も多くの来館者の皆さまにご参加いただき、約1時間にわたり、お茶の歴史や日本への伝来、千利休が大成した茶の湯の精神についてご紹介するとともに、表千家流の薄茶点前をご覧いただきました。


茶室の床の間には「一期一会」の掛け軸、一碗のお茶を通して人と人とが心を通わせる、茶の湯の大切な精神についてもお伝えしました。プレゼンテーションでは、参加者の皆さまが熱心に耳を傾けてくださり、実演後の質疑応答でもさまざまな質問が寄せられました。初めて茶の湯に触れる方々にも、日本の伝統文化やおもてなしの心に親しんでいただく貴重な機会となりました。


シアトル特別地区では、今後もシアトル美術館との交流を通じて、茶の湯の魅力と一期一会の心を地域の皆さまに広くお伝えしてまいります。



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