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English Language Education Through the Japanese Tea Ceremony (96679)
Tuesday, 4 November 2025 16:15
Session: KAMC Poster Session
Room: Atrium (1F)
Presentation Type:Poster Presentation
The Japanese tea ceremony is a quintessential element of traditional Japanese culture and has recently attracted international attention due to the global popularity of Japanese food and matcha. As Matoba (2021) notes, the tea ceremony is “a universal and integrated art form that engages all five senses,” offering an intellectual and emotional experience through both contemplation and communication. These qualities make it a powerful educational tool, particularly for fostering intellectual and moral sensibilities. This study explores the potential of the tea ceremony as a language learning resource, especially in fostering global citizenship. We developed video materials titled The Tea Ceremony in English and integrated them into university English classes. Learning the tea ceremony in English involves physical movement, making it suitable for Total Physical Response (TPR). Additionally, the tea ceremony aligns well with the four pillars of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL): Content, Communication, Cognition, and Community. 20 university students from the Tokyo metropolitan area participated in this study. The students were assigned tasks related to learning the tea ceremony in English, and their reflections were analyzed. Results showed that many found the experience “interesting,” “enjoyable,” and “refreshing.” Moreover, it encouraged students to consider sharing Japanese culture with non-Japanese speakers and prompted reflection on their own cultural identity. These findings suggest that integrating traditional culture into language education can play a significant role in developing culturally aware, globally minded individuals.
Authors:
Junko Carreira Matsuzaki, Tokyo Keizai University, Japan
About the Presenter(s)
Dr Junko Carreira Matsuzaki is a University Professor/Principal Lecturer at Tokyo Keizai University in Japan
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