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Happy holidays and a very happy new year to one and all!
The holiday vacation allowed all of us here at Midorikai to enjoy four weeks of much needed rest and relaxation. Many people took trips to Tokyo, visited friends or family, and checked off must see Kyoto sites from their lists. The weather has …
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On Sunday, January 29th, there will be a sweets making workshop at Issoan Tea School.
We will talk about the different kinds of bean paste, and make 3 kinds of sweets: Kinton, mochi, and hand molded nerikiri. Cost is $10, bring your apron, camera, notebook.
Space is limited to 6 people. To sign up email …
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The new Introduction to Chado, the way of tea, also known as the Japanese Tea Ceremony, will begin Wednesday, January 11, 2017 from 7:30-9:00 pm. The class will meet at the new teaching space at the Jasmine Pearl Darjeeling room.
UPDATE: Only two spots left in the class.
Chado is a gift of hospitality that …
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Fall has come and gone here in Kyoto and winter has come. The weather is getting much chillier and sometimes when the wind blows it almost feels like there is misty rain in the air; it’s so damp.
The last four weeks have been spent day and night preparing for the large Christmas chakai, the …
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