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Cha Zen
For more than 170 years since our company was established, Maruyama Nori has been one of the No.1 dried seaweed producers in the world.
Sen no Rikyu (1522 – 1591), the grand master of the Wabi (Meaning “Sober and calm refinement”) school, brought the tea ceremony close to the spirit of Zen. Rikyu considered the spirit of the tea ceremony and that of Zen to be naturally joined (in what he calls “Cha-Zen Ichi-mi”). For him, making tea while engaging the five senses and tasting it meditatively is to have a complete Zen experience. We would be very pleased if you could come to our place and share a moment of joy through your five senses, while finding the spirit of Cha-Zen and Japanese culture through a couple of tea.
Jugetsudo Shop Concept
Tsukiji
Jugetsudo’s main store, the design of which was inspired by the traditional Japanese open-air bamboo umbrella, was designed to express the spirit of cha-zen. The open-air tea ceremony, which is said to have been started by the historical tea master Sen-No-Rikyu, prioritizes the spirit of hospitality rather than ritual manners. Jugetsudo’s free spirited atmosphere resonates with this sentiment, aiding in keeping the spirit of cha-zen alive, even in modern times.
We also aimed to create a free space that truly embodies the open and fresh ideals that are expressed with outdoor tea ceremony traditions. The umbrellas are made with flexible bamboo and are uniquely designed to generate a welcoming feeling for guests, contrasting with the bustle of Tsukiji. The choice to omit the door to the store is one that will subtly greet people to a welcoming and relaxing Japanese-style tea time, ensuring customers a sense of comfort.
Tsukiji
Tsukiji Kyoeikai Bldg. 1F
4-7-5 Tsukiji Chuo-ku
Tokyo, Japan
Tel : +81(3) 3547 4747
Ginza
Facing the roof garden of Kabukiza is a Japanese tea specialty store. By dividing the space with bamboo screens of different pitches and matching the ceiling design to the roof eaves slanting into the garden, a comforting, origami-like design connecting the garden and the store interior is created. This space and its grove-like ambience is designed to create a connection between the Kabukiza and the garden.
Ginza
Kabukiza Tower 5F
4-12-15 Ginza Chuo-ku
Tokyo, Japan
Tel : +81(3) 6278 7626
Paris
I wanted to build a space reminiscent of a bamboo forest. There is a different kind of air to a bamboo forest that divides the usual world, with a different kind of light. For this kind of a special space, I placed a solid slate of Japanese cypress with no knots or gnarls. Japanese cypress is a special kind of wood, and it was believed that items placed on such a counter would become smoother. My intentions were to have people enjoy the taste of “nature” upon this counter. The basement is a stone tea room. Tea will likely hint at yet another dimension, in the basement caverns of Paris.
Paris
95 rue de Seine 75006
Paris,France
Tel : +33(0) 1 46 33 94 90
The house was constructed by a world-class architect, Kengo Kuma “I wanted to build a space reminiscent of a bamboo forest.
There is a different kind of air to a bamboo forest that divides the usual world, with a different kind of light.
For this kind of a special space, I placed a solid slate of Japanese cypress with no knots or gnarls.
Japanese cypress is a special kind of wood, and it was believed that items placed on such a counter would become smoother.
My intentions were to have people enjoy the taste of “nature” upon this counter. The basement is a stone tea room.
Tea will likely hint at yet another dimension, in the basement caverns of Paris”
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