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Wednesday, February 6, 2008

VISITING A TEA MASTER


This is Kobayashi Sensei, a tea master from Osaka who sets up a tent at Sekizan Zen-in in Kyoto every November, along with her senior students and the son of one of them. All month long people flock to Sekizan (free of charge) to view and photograph the maples in full color. Along with participating in the 7 Lucky Gods pilgrimmage, antique and food booths, fire ceremonies, and a one-day Rosary Offering Festival, visitors can relax at tables beside the koi pond and be served green tea and sweets.

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