160th Anniversary of Friendship Japan-Belgium Event: Tea Ceremony Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Urasenke Tankokai Belgium Association
2026/10/9
On October 9, a tea ceremony was held at the Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Urasenke Tankokai Belgium Association, as part of the celebrations marking the 160th anniversary of Japan-Belgium friendship. The ceremony featured Mr. Sokei Kimura, a Gyotei (master instructor) of the Urasenke School of Tea.
Count Herman Van Rompuy, the Japan-EU Haiku Ambassador, who has a deep appreciation for Japanese culture, participated in the ceremony as the shokyaku (guest of honor) and was served tea. Approximately 100 guests attended the ceremony, where they had the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the culture of the Japanese tea ceremony (Chado) through the tea ceremony.
Count Herman Van Rompuy, the Japan-EU Haiku Ambassador, who has a deep appreciation for Japanese culture, participated in the ceremony as the shokyaku (guest of honor) and was served tea. Approximately 100 guests attended the ceremony, where they had the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the culture of the Japanese tea ceremony (Chado) through the tea ceremony.