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English articles on seasonal names, the history of chanoyu, and the small details that enrich a tea gathering.

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EN · June 19, 2026

History of Urasenke

A simple overview of Urasenke history, from Sen no Rikyu to the present, with key names and concepts explained.

EN · June 10, 2026

Tea Scoop Names (Mei) for September

Seasonal mei ideas for September tea gatherings, including Hakuro, Shubun, Choyo, chrysanthemums, moon-viewing, and autumn insects.

EN · June 10, 2026

Tea Scoop Names (Mei) for August

Seasonal mei ideas for August tea gatherings, including Risshu, Shosho, Obon, welcoming fires, floating lanterns, and early autumn sounds.

EN · June 10, 2026

Tea Scoop Names (Mei) for July

Seasonal mei ideas for July tea gatherings, including Tanabata, Shosho, Taisho, star festival motifs, water sprinkling, and wind bells.

EN · June 10, 2026

Tea Scoop Names (Mei) for June

Seasonal mei ideas for June tea gatherings, including Boshu, Geshi, rainy season, midyear purification, hydrangeas, and fireflies.

EN · June 8, 2026

Tea Scoop Names (Mei) for May

Seasonal mei ideas for May tea gatherings, including Rikka, Shoman, Hachijuhachiya, Tango no Sekku, and fresh greenery.

EN · June 8, 2026

Tea Scoop Names (Mei) for April

Seasonal mei ideas for April tea gatherings, including Seimei, Kokuu, Kanbutsue, cherry blossoms, young bamboo, and rice seedling motifs.

EN · June 8, 2026

Tea Scoop Names (Mei) for March

Seasonal mei ideas for March tea gatherings, including Keichitsu, Shunbun, Hinamatsuri, young grass, spring rain, and blossom motifs.

EN · June 8, 2026

Tea Scoop Names (Mei) for February

Seasonal mei ideas for February tea gatherings, including Setsubun, Risshun, Usui, plum, and early spring motifs.

EN · June 5, 2026

Tea Scoop Names (Mei) for January

Seasonal mei ideas for January tea gatherings, including hatsugama and New Year motifs.

EN · February 9, 2026

Tea Scoop Names (Mei) for November

Seasonal mei ideas for November tea gatherings, including Ritto, Shosetsu, robiraki, kuchikiri, autumn foliage, and early-winter rain.

EN · January 8, 2026

Tea Scoop Names (Mei) for December

Seasonal mei ideas for December tea gatherings, including Taisetsu, Toji, Shiwasu, year-end motifs, snow, ice, and winter stillness.

EN · October 11, 2025

Tea Scoop Names (Mei) for October

Seasonal mei ideas for October tea gatherings, including Kanro, Soko, the later moon, passing rain, clear autumn skies, and harvest motifs.