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What does the main guest (shōkyaku) say at hatsugama, the first tea gathering of the year? Japanese greetings for each moment with romanization and English meanings, plus three sample replies to a hatsugama invitation.

In the world of Japanese culture and arts, washi (Japanese paper) holds a special place. Its soft texture, delicate feel, and timeless beauty deeply appeal to our senses. Among them, Izumo washi is a masterpiece crystallized from a long ...