Wabi-cha and the Art of Hospitality The Political Power of Tea
Rikyū’s Influence and How Tea Became a Diplomatic Tool
In this article, the focus is on wabi-cha, one of the origins of Japan’s hospitality techniques.
Hospitality involves a relationship between host and guest. As the etymology of “hospitality” contains an implication of “hostile,” inserting this element creates a certain tension between the two parties. Interpreting the gu…