Lisa Klenk, nijiriguchi (July theme: Action)

I was fortunate enough to be invited to a sado (tea ceremony) lesson while living in Japan. Everyone enters the room through this small entrance (nijiriguchi) to symbolise that everyone in the tea room is equal (regardless of social status).

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