Here I was looking into the culture of Japan as a whole and how that related to music to see if I could gather any information that would inform my practice.
I started looking into matcha tea and the tea ceremony as a whole to gather a lot of information about it. The objective of the Japanese tea ceremony is to create a relaxed communication between the host and his guests. It is based in part on the etiquette of serving tea (Temae), but is also includes the intimate connections with architecture, landscape gardening, unique tea utensils, paintings, flower arrangement, ceramics, calligraphy, Zen Buddhism, and all the other elements that coexist in harmonious relationship with the ceremony. Its ultimate aim is the attainment of deep spiritual satisfaction through the drinking of tea and through silent contemplation. On a different level, the Japanese tea ceremony is simply an entertainment where the guests are invited to drink tea in a pleasant and relaxing room. The bonds of friendship between the host and guests are strengthened during the ceremony when the host himself makes and serves the tea.
Above are some images of my friend who went to visit her Japanese grandpa last year and had to have these pictures taken as she turned 21 and that is called turning of age in Japan. I thought this was some good visual research to help me become an expert in this field.
Incense is also known for great relaxation, a scent is also another aspect that could be created to go along with the tea ceremony and relaxing music.
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