“Te-momi" (hand-rolled tea) is a type of tea made by hand without using machines. Today’s mainstream tea production is done using machines. The tea leaves made by hand are unique in shape and have a beautiful finish. They have a long and thin needle-like shape compared to the shape of tea leaves we see daily. There are few skilled hand-rollers in the world, making hand-rolled tea a rare commodity.

Please don't miss out! This demonstration is rarely seen even in Japan!

Wagashi is an integral part of the cha-do (or sa-do) and sencha-do culture. For this workshop, we will welcome a wagashi artisan who trained in Japan and is currently based in France. Visitors will be able to watch as the wagashi artisan creates works of art in front of their eyes.

## Wagashi Artisan Takanori Murata

Born and raised in a wagashi family with over 60 years of history, Murata-san is a graduate of Tokyo Confectionery School. After formative training in Aichi and Kyoto, he moved to France in 2005, overseeing desserts at Aïda for three years. He subsequently returned to Japan to deepen his craft, while helping introduce Wagashi across Europe through demonstrations and trainings. In 2011, he co-founded Waraku; in 2016, he launched MARUTOMI PARIS and supported the opening of Pâtisserie TOMO; by 2017, he had established a dedicated production lab serving Paris. These experiences inform his style rooted in classical technique.

Hiroko Puopolo, kimono expert of Salon de Tea + Kimono, presents a demonstration of wearing furisode and Nijyudaiko. Enjoy the process of creating a kimono with just strings and the beauty of the artistic obi knot. We will also provide information on kimono etiquette for tea ceremonies.

Shodo Canada will be exhibiting and explaining hanging scrolls with Zen phrases traditionally used in the tea room. In addition, they will set up a table where visitors can pick up a brush and write their favourite words themselves. Shodo Canada will provide several sample words such as 楽Raku (ease/joy), 和敬Wakei (harmony and respect), and 一期一会Ichigo Ichie (treasuring each unique encounter). Participants will be able to write their chosen word by hand on a small bookmark and take it home as a keepsake. We hope that participants will take their time, enjoy the process of choosing a word while having conversations, and experience the pleasure of writing with a brush.