"First harvest in San Francisco"

The first harvest is the first kettle to be harvested as soon as New Year comes in, the first tea ceremony held in a year.
Today we are in San Francisco near North Beach, to the tea party of San Francisco Urasenke Foundation.


A beautifully polished doorway.

Horai ornament named after the roots year at the entrance.
Dried persimmon gives old wrinkle of dried persimmon, the wish to longevity is enclosed,
Moreover, it seems that there is a meaning of "couple nico-nico friends get rejoiced".


It was cold this day, so on top of the KimonoTabata Tie-dye Kisaragi Short PonchoWhen,Michiyuki Bamboo Handle BagTogether.
Michiyuki Bamboo Handle Bag can hold surprisingly much.
It is really convenient size for a little outing and tea party.


Since it was a start from 5 p.m., the tea room is already dark,
The tea ceremony under candle light is plentiful.
I forget that this is California.

Dim Sum of hearts that the staff made for me. Red rice, black beans of Tamba, rice cake etc.
I appreciate that you can eat so delicious Japanese Osechi dishes in America.
I was impressed even when petal rice cake came out that can only be eaten in New Year.

There was a round knotted knotted willow of the New Year decoration on the floor.
Conclusion It seems that Yanagi contains the meaning of amicability, peace and vitality.
All Japanese have a meaning in New Year 's decorations, and the more you learn, the more interesting you are.
I would like to continue to practice again this year!

(Komori Cho)