Japan

The Japanese New Year
The Japanese Tea Ceremony (Chaji)
Rules of Etiquette for Guests at a Japanese Tea Ceremony
Tea Life: Zen and Tea – Thoughts on a Lecture by Tea Master Genshitsu Sen (Soshitsu Sen XV)
Samurai: Cultured Warriors of Japan

Bushidō, code of the samurai
The story of the 47 ronin
History of the Samurai
School for Samurai
Miyamoto Musashi, eminent swordsman
The sacred sword
Suits of armor
Religion and culture

History and Spirit of Ikebana
Mastering Basic Styles of Ikebana

Upright Style (Moribana)
Upright Style (Nageire)
Slanting Style (Moribana)
Slanting Style (Nageire)
Cascading Style (Nageire)

Fragrance in Japanese Life

Agarwood
Sandalwood

Daruma: Symbol of Perseverance and Good Luck
Mukashi-Banashi: Japanese Folktales
Spotlight on Ceramic Artist Yoshinori Mizuno
Spotlight on Artist Hajime Okamoto

Artist Hajime Okamoto’s Sakana Saijiki