Rainy season decorations and the cool tea ceremony

When the rainy season arrives, the decorations in the tea room also begin to quietly change.
How can we bring coolness to humid air?
The production of "coolness" in the tea ceremony is by no means exaggerated; rather, the beauty lies in the invisible care.

For example, a brazier.
The chamfered braziers that start to be used in early summer allow the fire to be seen clearly and are suitable for the start of the season, but when the rainy season begins, they are sometimes replaced with cut-apart braziers, which do not allow the fire to be seen.
This is a subtle touch by the host, who hopes that by keeping the flames out of sight, people will feel even a little cooler.

The coolness of the season is also reflected in the choice of tea bowls and utensils.
Glossy celadon and brushed porcelain, as well as items painted with green maple leaves and flowing water patterns, are refreshing to the eye and bring a refreshing breeze to your leisure time.
This is also the season when we transition from soft, soft ceramics to smooth porcelain and glassware.

Flower vases are also an important element that conveys the seasons.
Simply changing from a heavy earthenware vase to a light basket vase or a cool bamboo vase can change the atmosphere of the entire tea room.
The purity of the natural materials blends beautifully with the dampness of the rainy season, and the modest placement of wildflowers creates a sense of tranquility and space.

Another important feature is sound.
During the rainy season, the sound of rain and drops hitting the eaves naturally echoes in the tea room.
Without adding wind chimes or other artificial sounds, the sounds of nature are used as the background - this too is an example of the "arrangement of sounds" in the tea ceremony.

On the tokonoma alcove, we hang hangings that are unique to this time of year.
For example, the Zen phrase "rododo" (dwelling in the open).
"Dew, majestic" -- purity that is simply there, as it is.
It is precisely because it is such a humid season that the preciousness of living life as it is, without any pretense, resonates deeply in our hearts.
It is a moment in the alcove where the words seem to soak in quietly.

The tea room is a space that gently connects the boundary between inside and outside.
The sound of the rain calms the soul, and a single flower radiates such freshness that it makes you forget the humidity.

There are many invisible "hospitality" experiences that are unique to this season.
The host carefully prepares each piece to create a sense of calm and coolness that is particularly pronounced in humid conditions.
This is the beauty that lives in the tea ceremony during the rainy season.