Best wishes for the holidays and a joyful New Year. The Japan House offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 and tea ceremonies will begin again on Thursday, January 19, 2012. We hope you can visit us in the New Year.
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December 21, 2011
December 20, 2011
Kaiseki and the End of the Semester
ARTD 209: Chado, the Way of Tea culminates in a weekend of kaiseki dinners in which the students utilize the Zen aesthetics and principles they have learned throughout the semester. The dinner is held on two different nights. The class is split into two groups, with one group preparing and serving the dinner while the other group are the guests. The next night they switch roles so they are all able to fully experience kaiseki. In addition, honored guests are invited both nights. Thanks to photographer Charles Hannon for his photos!
December 05, 2011
Frost Comes to the Gardens, Tea Ceremonies Available
The frosty mornings are beginning in the Japan House gardens. We have had to close the walled tea garden. Unfortunately it is not safe in icy weather. The rest of the gardens---and the rest of the Arboretum---are open all year round, dawn to dusk however. One of the greatest joys of the Japan House gardens is that its beauty is just as strong all year long----through spring, summer, fall and now winter.
There are four tea ceremonies scheduled through the end of the year: 2:00 and 3:00 on Thursday, December 8 and Thursday, December 15, 2011. We have open spots in all at the moment. Just $8 per person----it is a wonderful way to find a moment of peace for yourself----or to share one with somebody special. Call 217-244-9934 or email japanhouse@illinois.edu for reservations.
