Urasenke Tankokai
San Diego Association

Urasenke Chado

Tea Tradition

The ritualized preparation and sharing of tea has been enjoyed in Japan for over 500 years. “Chado”, or “the way of tea”, includes elements of Japanese architecture, landscape gardening, ceramics, painting, calligraphy, flower arrangement, and cooking.

Urasenke & San Diego

History

Led by a passionate teacher and her supportive husband, demonstrations and teaching of Japanese “chado” have enlightened the people of San Diego since the 1960s and continues to thrive through a growing network of teachers and students.

Urasenke & San Diego

History

Led by a passionate teacher and her supportive husband, demonstrations and teaching of Japanese “chado” have enlightened the people of San Diego since the 1960s and continues to thrive through a growing network of teachers and students.

Annual & Seasonal

Activities

Hatsugama

Otsukimi

Private Lessons

Demonstrations

Organized

Events

56th Hatsugama 2023  第56回 初釜

56th Hatsugama 2023
第56回 初釜

On January 8th, 2023, the first tea of the year known as hatsugama (which means “first kettle”) was held at the Marina Village Conference Center’s Bayview Room located in Mission Bay, San Diego. Urasenke Tankokai San Diego Association’s Soshin Saito sensei...

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North America Chado Relay in San Diego Starts Next Week

North America Chado Relay in San Diego Starts Next Week

The North America Chado Relay arrives in San Diego in one week! For San Diego Tankokai members only, if you desire to submit a post for the San Diego Relay and haven't reached out to us yet, please let us know right away. It's not too late to submit a post. Please...

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Welcome to the Urasenke San Diego Website

Welcome to the Urasenke San Diego Website

Welcome to the Urasenke Tankokai San Diego Association website! San Diego is nestled in the southernmost portion in the state of California, bordering the city of Tijuana, Mexico. Here, the weather is mild all year round. The landscape of San Diego allows for a...

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