The UHM Center for Japanese Studies was honored to welcome back Dr. Genshitsu Sen for a lecture and reception at UH Mānoa on Monday, February 10, 2025 in the Loulu Conference Room at Bachman Hall, with nearly one hundred attendees at the lecture. Dr. Sen’s lecture highlighted self-care and peacefulness through taking time to reflect. With warm thanks to Ms. Akiko Ono Riley, faculty lecturer of ASAN 324 Chado Way of Tea Practicum and advisor of the UHM Way of Tea Club, the lecture was complemented with tea serving (teicha, 呈茶) by the Tea Club with refreshments of delicious sweets and matcha to event attendees.

Dr. Sen is an UHM visiting colleague and as part of his ongoing relationship with the University, Dr. Sen also gave a guest lecture in HIST 323 Way of Tea in Japanese History and Culture, taught by Dr. Nancy Stalker, Sōshitsu Sen XV Professor of Japanese History and Culture in the UHM Department of History.

Dr. Genshitsu Sen giving lecture

This year, the UHM Center for Japanese Studies also coordinated with the Wo International Center and the Japanese language sub-department at Punahou School for Dr. Sen to speak with over 150 Academy (high school) students taking Japanese language classes.

The Center for Japanese Studies extends our gratitude to many, particularly the UH Office of President staff, the Urasenke Foundation of Hawaiʻi, Ms. Akiko Ono Riley, the UHM Way of Tea Club members, and Punahou School for their partnership and contributions in making these events a success.

Dr. Sen and CJS Director Levin