Konnichi Wa Club Spring 2009: Nihongo ga hanaseru youni narimasu youni

Are you fascinated with Japanese comic books and animated movies but wondered “just what are they saying” or “why are they doing that”? Ever wanted to try Sushi but were intimidated by the menu? Now is your chance to break the barrier and learn about the culture and the language of Japan.

Japanese culture has had a far reaching influence for a long time and in recent years the interests in its arts, teachings and language have increased. The old culture of Samurai's and Shogun's has made way for a vast growing economy with a Pop culture generation that is attracting new comers from all over the world
This semester you will learn the basics of the Japanese language and will participate in Japanese culture through the hands on experience of martial arts, origami and Japanese cuisine, just to name a few

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

The process of a Japanese Tea Ceremony


February 11, 2009:
Last Wednesday in our Japanese Club...Hey I am Vanessa San and I am writing about our last week’s club. Last week our teacher brought us some tea and treats. She explained to us the process of a Japanese Tea Ceremony. I don't remember all the steps but I know there are a ton of utensils used in order to prepare the powdered Green Tea.

Our teacher told us about how to enter the room and how to admire the scrolls on the walls with the drawing. She also taught us about the names of the tea utensils. I only remember the Chawan which is the tea bowl we drink from, the Chasen which is used to whisk the tea, and the Shufuku which is the bag in which tea containers are carried. In this last meeting we each enjoyed rice chicken flavor treats, we also tried dried dragon fruit and hibiscuis flowers. They were all very good!!! :)

Our Sensei Liana San brought us Japanese Gum from Japan Town in Los Angeles. We all had fun reviewing past lessons for more candy treats. My best friend won a price as did Cindy and Juliet.

Thank you and Till next time
Sincerely,

Vanessa

Here is a link to a website with Japanese Tea ceremony steps. http://greentealovers.com/greenteapreparationteaceremony.htm


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