Asia Online (TAO) Cult of Japan by Yasunoke Fukukita Board of
Tourist Industry Japanese Government Railways II. How Tea-
Drinking Began III. Training in the Etiquette IV. Partaking of
the First Bowl V. When Koicha is Served VI. New Methods for New
Times VII. Simplicity, the Key-Note Glossary of Cha-no-yu Terms
It is a common desire among tourists to learn something of the
culture of the countries they visit, as well as to see their
beautiful scenery. To see is naturally easier than to learn, but
flying visits merely for sightseeing furnish neither the time
nor opportunity for more than a passing acquaintance with the
culture of any foreign people. This is specially true of Japan
and her people The Board of Tourist Industry recognizes both the
obligation and the difficulty of providing foreign tourists with
accurate information regarding the various phases of Japan's
culture. It is, therefore, endeavouring to meet this obligation,
as far as possible, by publishing this series of brochures. The
present series wi