San Francisco State University, November 10, 2012

http://japanese.sfsu.edu/current-event

Ocha Zanmai: San Francisco International Conference on Chanoyu and Tea Cultures (SFICCTC) is an interdisciplinary conference that presents the latest research findings and significant work in the study of
chanoyu (Japanese tea ceremony), including various aspects of chanoyu culture as well as tea cultures of countries other than Japan that contribute to furthering the understanding and enjoyment of chanoyu.
Scholars, researchers, tea masters of various schools, museum curators, professionals, artists, and other individuals whose work concerns the fields stated above are all welcome to present at SFICCTC. By opening its presentations with Q & A sessions to the general public, SFICCTC provides a forum for meaningful exchanges between presenters and the audience that is expected to include  in addition to presenters peers college students, tea ceremony practitioners outside of academia, and individuals who are interested in tea cultures.