{"id":22476,"date":"2023-10-06T08:05:23","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T08:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teplotea.com\/nihoncha-day-october\/"},"modified":"2023-10-06T08:05:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T08:05:23","slug":"nihoncha-day-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teplotea.com\/el\/nihoncha-day-october\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it true that Japan Tea Day is not in May and that there are actually two different dates?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you know when Japan Tea Day is? Some of you might associate it with the new tea season, but actually, Japan Tea Day is not during the new tea season. It falls in the fall and is observed on two different dates.<\/p>

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Autumn is a season when temperatures drop and tea becomes more enjoyable. While you might think that Japan Tea Day was chosen for its significance in the new tea season, it actually has historical roots.<\/p>

October 1st: Japan Tea Day<\/strong><\/p>

This date commemorates the tea gathering “Kitano Ocha-yu” held by Toyotomi Hideyoshi on October 1, 1587, at the Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. This event is said to have played a significant role in popularizing tea among the public. This Japan Tea Day was established by the tea manufacturer Ito En.<\/p>

October 31st: Japan Tea Day<\/strong><\/p>

This date marks the return of Eisai, the founder of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism, from Song China on October 31, 1192. He brought back tea seeds and methods of brewing tea. This date is not registered with memorial associations, and the founder of this observance is unknown.<\/p>

Although Japan Tea Day is not during the new tea season, the 88th Night (Shincha Day) is celebrated in May, though the exact date varies each year (either May 1, 2, or 3, based on the start of spring).<\/p>

That concludes the information about Japan Tea Day!<\/p>

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