omotenashi
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is a Japanese expression that roughly describes concepts of hospitality as well as mindfulness. The term developed particularly around the roles of the host at a Japanese tea ceremony.
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is a Japanese expression that roughly describes concepts of hospitality as well as mindfulness. The term developed particularly around the roles of the host at a Japanese tea ceremony.
The term gained increased awareness internationally through the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “omotenashi” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.