{"product_id":"tea-ceremony-explore-the-unique-japanese-tradition-of-sharing-tea-9780804849883","title":"Tea Ceremony: Explore the Unique Japanese Tradition of Sharing Tea","description":"\u003cb\u003eExplore one of Japan's most beautiful traditions while entertaining your family and friends \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTea Ceremony: Explore the unique Japanese tradition of sharing tea is an exciting and fun way to introduce Asian culture to kids. Readers will learn all the steps for performing a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith this book kids will be able to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Perform the traditional Japanese tea ceremony at home through easy-to-follow instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Explore all the elements of an authentic Japanese tea ceremony, including the tea utensils such as the scoop, whisk, bowl, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fukasa (silk cloth used for cleaning utensils)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Know the proper technique for whipping tea and the different kinds of tea used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eAsian Arts \u0026amp; Crafts for Creative Kids\u003c\/i\u003e series is the first series, aimed at readers ages 7-12, that provides a fun and educational introduction to Asian culture and art. Through hands-on projects, readers will explore each art--engaging in activities to gain a better understanding of each form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eShozo Sato\u003c\/b\u003e is a master of traditional Zen arts, and has received the Order of Sacred Treasure from the Emperor of Japan for his contributions in teaching Japanese traditions. \u003ci\u003eHis areas of expertise include\u003c\/i\u003e ikebana (flower arranging), chanoyu (tea ceremony), and Japanese theater as well as sumi-e (ink painting). He conducts workshops on ikebana and sumi-e throughout the U.S., Asia and Europe and is the author of numerous books including \u003ci\u003eTea Ceremony, Shodo: The Quiet Art of Japanese Zen Calligraphy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Sumi-e\u003c\/i\u003e. He was the founding director of Japan House at the University of Illinois, where he is Professor Emeritus and continues to teach Japanese arts. Shozo Sato resides in Champaign, IL.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50556482421010,"sku":"9780804849883","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d2ab3230-32b9-414e-9097-ef353ac1e4f7.jpg?v=1731754699","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/tea-ceremony-explore-the-unique-japanese-tradition-of-sharing-tea-9780804849883","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}