Tea Ceremony
A highly structed method of preparing powdered green tea in the company of guests. The tea ceremony incorporates the preparation and service of food as well as the study and utilization of architecture, gardening, ceramics, calligraphy, history, and religion. It is the culmination of a union of artistic creativity, sensitivity to nature, religious thought, and social interchange.

Ikebana (Flower arrangement)
Japanese flower arrangement had its origin in early Buddist flower offerings and developed into a distinctive art form from the 15th century, with many styles and schools. The attention given to the choice of plant material and container, the placement of the branches, and the relationship of the branches to cotainer and srrounding space distinguished this art from purely decorative uses of flowers.