This book provides a comprehensive introduction to chado, the Japanese tea ceremony. Unlike other books on the subject, which focus on practice or historical background or specific issues, this book considers the subject from multiple perspectives. It discusses Japanese aesthetics and philosophy, outlines how the tea ceremony has developed, emphasizing its strong links to Zen Buddhism and the impact of other religion influences, and examines how chado reflects traditional gender and social status roles in Japan. It goes on to set out fully the practice of chado, exploring dress, utensils, location – the garden and the tea house – and the tea itself and accompanying sweets. Throughout, the book is illustrated both with images and with examples of practice. The book will be of interest to a wide range of people interested in chado – university professors and students, tourists and people interested in traditional Japanese arts.
Author(s): Kaeko Chiba
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 199
City: London
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgements
Introduction
About My Mother
Childhood
Back in Akita
Nature of the Book
Structure of the Book
1. Philosophy and Aesthetics
2. History and Iemoto
3. Religion and Belief
4. Utensils and Artisan
5. Tea, Sweets, and Kaiseki
6. Kimono
7. Garden and House
8. How to Have Tea and Sweets
9. Exploration
10. Future
Reference and Further Reading
1 Philosophy and Aesthetics
Sen No Rikyu
The Four Principles of Tea, Wa Kei Sei Jyaku
Seven Roles of Principle, Rikyu Shichisoku
Rikyu Hundred Verses, Rikyu Hyakushu
Hospitality, Omotenashi
One Time, One Opportunity, Ichigo Ichie
Other Aesthetics
Okakura Tenshin
Philosophy and Japanese Identity
Research Questions
Conclusion
References and Further Reading
2 History and Iemoto
Origins of Tea in Japan: the Nara (Ad 710–794) and Heian (Ad 794–1185) Periods
Tea in the Kamakura Period (Ad 1185–1333)
Muromachi Period (Ad 1338–1573)
Tea in the Azuchi-Momoyama Period (Ad 1568–1600)
Sen No Rikyu, Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Tea in the Edo Period (Ad 1603–1868)
Sen Sotan (1578–1658)
Tea in the Meiji (Ad 1868–1912) and Taisho (Ad 1912–1926) Periods
Tea in the Showa (Ad 1926–1989) and Heisei (Ad 1989–2019) Periods
The Iemoto System
Different Schools, Ryuha
Something Special
Research Questions
Conclusion
References and Further Reading
References and Further Reading
3 Religion and Belief
Zen Buddhism
Concept of Nothingness, Enlightenment (Satori), and Meditation
Meditation
Suzuki Daisetsu (1870–1966)
Aesthetics and Zen Word
Kissako, Have Tea and Leave
Mizu O Kiku Sureba Tsuki Te Ni Ari, Hana O Ro Sureba Ka E Ni Mitsu (Scoop Up the Water, the Moon...
Training Style
Observation, Imitation, Repetition, and Furyu Moji
Chazen Ichimi
Daitoku Temple
Temple as the Place for Chado
Christianity
Taoism
Mental Healing in Chado, Strength in Ritual
Research Questions
Conclusion
References and Further Reading
4 Utensils and Artisans
Arrangement of the Alcove
Hanging Scroll (Kakejiku)
Flower and Flower Container Formality Shin, Gyo, So
Incense Container (Kogo)
Utensils for Making Tea
Tea Bowls (Chawan)
Tea Containers (Chaire, Usuchaki, Natsume)
Tea Scoop (Chashaku)
Tea Whisk (Chasen) and Linen Cloth (Chakin)
Kettle (Kama)
Waste Water Container (Kensui)
Silk Cloth (Fukusa)
Tray (Obon)
Other Utensils
Water Container (Mizusashi)
Ladle (Hishaku)
Lid Rest (Futaoki)
Mizuya
Utensils for Preparation
Arranging Utensils (Toriawase)
Appropriation
The Ten Craftsmen for the Sen Families (Senke Jyushoku)
Hakogaki
Status Symbol?
Utensils Dealers and Artisans
Research Questions
Conclusion
References and Futher Reading
References
5 Tea, Sweets, and Kaiseki
Tea
Thick Tea (Koicha) and Thin Tea (Usucha)
Uji Tea
Japanese Confection (Wagashi)
History
Bonryaku Demae
Different Kinds of Wagashi
Message
Wagashi Artisan
Chaji and Kaiseki
Kaiseki Order
Respect in Kaiseki
Codes in Kaiseki
Practitioners’s Passion to Kaiseki
Tea Drinking Culture
Research Questions
Conclusion
References and Further Reading
6 Kimono
History of Kimono
Gendered Differences
Different Types of Kimono
Pattern of Kimono
Kimono Sash (Obi)
Family Crest Mark (Kamon)
Seasonal Kimono and Sashes
Kimono for Chado
Kimono-wearing (Kitsuke)
Kimono Culture as a Dying Art?
Responsible Consumption and Production
Research Questions
Conclusion
References and Further Reading
7 Garden and House
Tea Garden
Some Elements in the Garden
The Tea House History
Tea House (Chashitsu)
Layout of Tatami and Windows
Elements in the Tea Room
Sukiya Shokunin (Tea House Artisans) and Sakan (Plasters)
Tea Rooms Overseas
Good for Knees
Uchi/Soto Distinction
Modern Tea Room
Research Questions
Conclusion
References and Further Reading
8 How to Have Tea and Sweets
What to Wear
What to Bring
How to Walk, Sit, and Stand On the Tatami Floor
How to Bow
How to Open and Close Sliding Doors
How to Have Thick Tea
How to Make Tea
Fukusa Sabaki, Purification Process
Purifying the Tea Container
Purifying Tea Scoop
Examining Tea Whisk
Folding a Linen Cloth
Wiping Tea Bowls
Conclusion
References and Further Reading
9 Exploration
Tips for Opening New Doors
Field Trips
Attend a Tea Gathering as a Guest
Visiting Garden and Tea House
Visiting a Wagashi Factory
Exploring Art Work
Offering Tea Gathering to Local Community
Online Course
How to Guide the Procedure Online
Online Field Trips
1. Individual Field Trips
2. Making Wagashi
3. Visiting Virtual Tea House
Possible Collaborative Studies From Different Fields: Sociology, Gender Studies, Technology, Architecture, Environmental Studie
Other Projects
1. Comparative Study
2. Organizing Tea Gathering
Conclusion
Reference and Further Reading
10 Future
Chado Outside Japan
What Is Happening? A Dying Risk
Education
Financial Support
Promotion
Chado-kentei
Kyuto Ryu
Rap Music and Technology
Possible Strategies to Promote the Traditional Arts
Emphasis On Image
Promoting Chado Overseas
Research Questions
Conclusion
References and Further Reading
Index
