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A new exhibition at the National Museum of Asian Art showcases the longtime cultural meaning in the practice of chanoyu Nathan Pugh | Freelance Writer The Japanese word for a tea ceremony, chanoyu, ...

(The Conversation) — One of Japan’s most recognizable cultural practices – the Japanese tea ceremony, known as chanoyu, or chadō – is being reshaped by tourism, wellness culture and social media.

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Japanese tea reveals itself slowly as a companion to daily life. For travelers arriving in Japan, tea is often one of the first tastes offered and one of the most enduring memories taken home. But ...