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The beauty of the Japanese tea ceremony
Millions of people around the world enjoy sipping on tea. However, in Japan, drinking tea is not just for visiting with friends, but also an important element of the Japanese Tea Ceremony, a lavish and symbolic ritual.
While some people look at the Japanese Tea Ceremony as a time when friends gather, in truth, it is more of a sacred ritual that has long been a part of the Japanese culture. The symbolism of this ceremony has long been connected with the Japanese people and even today, it still adds charm and mystic to this country.
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