This is not specific to Kumamoto but those of you with an interest in the tea ceremony might enjoy listening to this NPR (U.S. public radio) broadcast. There is also a link to an article about coffee culture in Japan -- with some amazing images.

2014-03-19 08:57 JST 2014

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/03/18/290857751/japanese-tea-ritual-turned-15th-century-tupperware-into-art

Japanese Tea Ritual Turned 15th Century 'Tupperware' Into Art

Eight hundred years ago, tea traveled to Japan from China in simple, ceramic storage jars. These ancient jugs, now on display in Washington, D.C., helped launch Japan's tea culture.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/03/18/290857751/japane …

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