[Aichi/Nagoya] Calligraphy and tea ceremony experience in an old Japanese house with a historical explanation of samurai culture ♪

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• Did you know that Nagoya was once the center of samurai culture? During the Sengoku period (16th century), when samurai were active, the Owari region, centered around Nagoya, is known as the birthplace of some of Japan's most famous feudal lords, including Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. Japan was later unified through Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo, but Nagoya is a historically important location, marking the beginning of this unification. Experience Japanese culture, including calligraphy and tea ceremony, in English in a traditional Japanese house in Nagoya, the city of samurai culture. Chonoya is a roughly 100-year-old traditional Japanese house located a 15-minute drive from central Nagoya. This is not a tourist attraction, but a special place where people once lived. Step inside and you'll find the charm of a traditional Japanese house, with tatami mats, shoji screens, and a garden, now rare. In this tranquil space, you can learn about history while experiencing Japanese culture, including calligraphy and tea ceremony, in a small group setting. This will be a special experience for you during your visit to Japan.
• First, listen to a historical explanation of Nagoya during the Sengoku period to learn about the historical background.
• Having a basic knowledge of the history of that time will greatly deepen your understanding of Japanese culture. You will listen to a 15-minute explanation about Nagoya during the Sengoku period, with easy-to-understand slides. You will learn about Japanese history (from the Nara period to the present day), get a feel for Nagoya's samurai culture (the Three Great Heroes) during the Sengoku period, and understand the relationship between Zen, samurai, and tea ceremony.
• Calligraphy experience is art
• Grind the ink slowly and concentrate your mind while surrounded by the scent of ink in a quiet atmosphere. After learning the basics of how to use a brush, you will actually write characters on washi paper and gain a sense of understanding. Choose a character with a meaning and design that you like from the examples. Then, write freely according to your own sensibilities. Once you are satisfied with the characters, you will copy them onto new paper. This will be bound so that you can take it home as a wonderful souvenir of your calligraphy experience.
• An authentic tea ceremony experience
• You will move to the tea room on the first floor. You will be given an explanation in English about the tea room's furnishings and utensils. After enjoying some sweets, you will first try tasting matcha as a guest, accompanied by the host. There is no need to worry, as a sheet in English will be provided with detailed instructions on how to make tea. Once you have become accustomed to the atmosphere of your seat, you will then try making tea yourself. Calm your mind and think back to 400 years ago, experiencing the spirit of the tea ceremony.