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A Tea Ceremony Terms Glossary

A Tea Ceremony Terms Glossary

by Donnie Pylant | May 10, 2025 | History and Philosophy, Japanese Garden Features, The Way of Tea

Reviewed May, 2025 by Elliot Mitchnick.  This is a glossary of important words associated with the Japanese Formal Tea Ceremony and Tea Gardens.  For a list of Japanese gardening terms, see Japanese Gardening Terms.   aisatsu (挨拶) – refers to greetings and...
Kasugai Gardens

Kasugai Gardens

by Donnie Pylant | Dec 27, 2024 | The Way of Tea, World Japanese Garden Database

1435 Water St,Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4,Canada +1 (250) 717-2757 www.kelownakasugai-sistercity.com Follow This Garden: FollowFollowFollow Open March – Oct, 9a – 5pFree entry Created 1987 Designed and built by the cities of Kelowna, Canada and Kasugai, Japan « ‹...
Portland Japanese Garden

Portland Japanese Garden

by Donnie Pylant | Nov 11, 2024 | The Way of Tea, World Japanese Garden Database

611 SW Kingston Ave Portland, OR 97205 +1 (503) 223-1321 japanesegarden.org Social Media FollowFollowFollow Click here for Hours & Feees Adult: $21.95 Senior (65+): $18.95 Student (with ID): $17.95 Youth (6-17): $15.95 Child (5 and under): Free Created:  1961...
Tea Gardens and Tea Gardens and . . .

Tea Gardens and Tea Gardens and . . .

by Kendall Brown | Aug 26, 2023 | Design and Construction, History and Philosophy, Japanese Garden Features, Perspectives and Insights, The Way of Tea

In the Japanese garden world, the term “tea garden” is used for three kinds of gardens. Although drinking tea takes place in all three, the gardens themselves have very different styles and functions. All are sanctioned by history. I. Commercial Tea Gardens  ...
20 Exquisite Japanese Tea Houses and Gardens to Experience in North America

20 Exquisite Japanese Tea Houses and Gardens to Experience in North America

by NAJGA Manager | Aug 26, 2023 | Garden Profiles and People, The Way of Tea

Nestled within various climates of North America, a collection of hidden gems awaits discovery – 20 exquisite Japanese tea houses and gardens that transport visitors across continents and through time. These quiet gathering places stand as bridges between cultures,...
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