Episode 56 - The Tea Master

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Episode 56 - The Tea Master

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This week, we're going to be talking about Japan's legendary tea master Sen no Rikyu. We'll discuss his cultural background, the reasons for his rise, his sudden fall, and his massive impact on Japanese culture.

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