Touching on the history of sencha "The charm of Ingen Zenji and obaku culture"

The other day, "The Attraction of Ingen Zenji and Obaku Culture" being held at Nihonbashi Takashimaya

I went to see the exhibition called.



Ingen Zenji is a famous Chinese Zen monk.

In response to repeated requests from Japan during the Edo period, he came to Japan at the age of 63.



He brought Zen teachings and many techniques and cultures to Japan.



Sencha is also one of the cultures brought by Ingen Zenji.

It seems that the current tea drinking method (soaking tea leaves in hot water) has spread throughout the country as a new tea drinking method.



Sencha was favored by writers who were involved in painting and literature at the time.

Engage in art discussions while enjoying the nectar and freshness of sencha

It means that the arts such as Japanese paintings have blossomed.



Ingen himself boils the snow that piled up in winter to make tea.

It is said that he and his disciples read poetry while enjoying the tea.



How elegant! !



In those days when there weren't many ways to keep warm, brewing a warm cup of tea in the cold winter.

Spending time together with everyone will warm you from the bottom of your heart.

I think it was an irreplaceable time.



And I think it should be the same in modern times.



Visit this exhibition and learn about the little-known history of sencha.

I felt the charm again. It's a very impressive exhibition!



In the venue, there is also a sencha seat where you can enjoy delicious sencha, which is also recommended.

Since it is held until the 16th of this month,

If you are interested, please go out! !



Staff Hiyo



http://www.takashimaya.co.jp/tokyo/event2/index.html