Japanology Plus - Season 4 - Eps 34: The Way of Tea: Wellspring of Omotenashi (Part 1)

Name: Eps 34: The Way of Tea: Wellspring of Omotenashi (Part 1)
Released: 2017-12-12
Rating: 3.2

2017-12-12 • 28 min • ⭐ 6.4/10

Tea ceremony, tea gathering, the way of tea, cha-no-yu, chado, sado...no matter what you call it, this elegant, centuries-old practice is often said to be the key to understanding the Japanese spirit of omotenashi—the mindful hospitality that remains a hallmark of Japanese culture to this day.

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About Japanology Plus

Title: Japanology Plus

First Air Date: 2014-04-03

Last Air Date: 2025-03-13

Status: Returning Series

Rating: 6.4/10 (from 5 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 13

Total Episodes: 330

Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Genres: Documentary, Talk

Production Companies: NHK, NHK Educational

Synopsis

Host Peter Barakan delves into various aspects of Japanese culture; exploring practices, history, and modern innovations in such areas as ramen, rice, sushi, geisha, bonsai, and so much more. Local experts discuss their passions at fascinating length, and American Japanophile Matt Alt experiences the food, practices, and cultures in each episode in depth. Viewers will finish each half hour episode with a new understanding of an area of Japanese life through demonstrative videos and explanations, all delivered respectfully and true to the Japanese way of life.