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“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

February 28th is “Rikyu-ki”: The Perfection of Wabi-cha and a Tragic End

Discover the profound history of Sen no Rikyu Memorial Day (Feb 28). Explore how his philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, Zen, and minimalism shaped the Japanese tea ceremony and offers powerful life lessons for the modern world.
2026.02.28
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

✨🇯🇵 November 1st: A Shipwreck, an Empress, and the Day of Black Tea (Kōcha no Hi) 🚢👑☕

Discover the fascinating history of Japan's Day of Black Tea (Kōcha no Hi) on November 1st. Learn how a shipwrecked Japanese sailor, Daikokuya Kōdayū, met Empress Catherine II and first tasted Western black tea, and how this event shaped modern Japanese culture.
2025.11.01
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series