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2026年11月3日

The Gentle Green of Rikyū-sō in the Tea Room

This season, we have welcomed Rikyū-sō (利休草), a delicate green vine, into the tokonoma alcoves at both our Gojo shop and Oike Bettei. With its slender stems and rows of small leaves, Rikyū-sō has a light, graceful appearance that brings a sense of calm. When arranged in a traditional flower vase, its naturally flowing curves ・・・

2026年10月24日

A Season of Abundant Harvests

October brings the beauty of autumn and the joy of harvest to the Kansai region, where Kyoto is located. In the Japanese tea ceremony, tea bowls often reflect the beauty and character of each season, allowing guests to experience the changing seasons even within the tea room. For this month’s tea ceremony experience, guests were ・・・

2026年10月17日

A Visit to Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Festival

This autumn, we visited the Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Festival, a popular event celebrating Kyoto’s rich ceramic traditions. We took a special bus from Kyoto Station to the venue, which cost ¥260 one way during the festival. The festival takes place throughout the Kiyomizu-yaki pottery district in Yamashina, Kyoto. First held in 1975, it has become a ・・・

2026年10月17日

Autumn in the Tea Room with Japanese Asters

This week, we welcomed autumn into our tea room with a fresh arrangement of Japanese asters (kujaku-sō) in the tokonoma, a traditional alcove in a Japanese-style room. Asters are perennial flowers in the chrysanthemum family. Blooming in autumn, they feature delicate, branching stems covered with clusters of small flowers in shades of white, pale purple, ・・・

2026年10月10日

Young Hands, Timeless Craft: The Beauty of Traditional Japanese Arts

From October 7 to 12, a special exhibition celebrating the work of young artisans was held at the Grand Hall of Kyoto Takashimaya. The exhibition featured a variety of works that bring fresh perspectives to traditional techniques, along with workshops for visitors to enjoy. Among the exhibits were beautiful tea utensils, each brought to life ・・・