Name: WACHA Green Matcha
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A Ritual of Color and Stillness

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A Ritual of Color and Stillness

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RAKU | Hanasennin’s Tea Bowls
— The Origin and Cultural Symbol
of WACHA

The moment you hold a bowl, the ritual begins.
WACHA’s story traces back to the life of a single ceramic artist:
Hanasennin ( 加藤長一 / Nagakazu Kato )
— a visionary who dedicated himself
to creating tea bowls that embodied the spirit of peace.
He believed deeply that:
“If every person could brew tea in their own bowl, the world would move closer to harmony.”
This philosophy shaped WACHA’s values.
To honor his legacy, we carry his vision forward as a modern tea brand redefining the future of Japanese tea culture.
A Singular Craft | Tea Bowls Formed Only by Hand
Each RAKU bowl is shaped entirely by hand from a single mass of clay.

No wheel. No molds. Only the sculptor’s bare hands, breath, and intuition.
This ultra-minimal technique
—known as tezukune (手捏ね)—
creates:
A form that reflects the rhythm of the maker’s body
Natural asymmetry that feels alive
Soft edges that invite the fingertips
Warmth that becomes part of the drinking experience
Every bowl is one-of-a-kind.
No two will ever be the same, because no two gestures of the human hand are the same.
This is why RAKU has long been called
“the ultimate tea bowl.”
Inheriting the Spirit of Sen no Rikyu
The philosophy of RAKU is intertwined with the teachings of Sen no Rikyu,
the greatest master of the tea tradition.
Rikyu emphasized:
“Tea is nothing more than boiling water, preparing tea, and drinking it.”
A seemingly simple view — but one that pointed toward an inner stillness and non-ornamental beauty.
Kasenjin absorbed this spirit deeply, shaping bowls where:
Simplicity becomes presence
Imperfection becomes harmony
The vessel becomes a mirror of the mind
Each bowl carries the lineage of this quiet, powerful aesthetic.
The Life and Story Behind the Creation
Hanasennin was a once-forgotten ceramic genius,
rediscovered through his radical approach to clay.
His hands shaped thousands of tea bowls,
each a quiet record of resilience and spirit.
Later, his work was recognized by scholars and exhibitions across Japan,
acknowledging him as a rare craftsman of his time.
Born in 1917 into an old family in Shinjuku’s Kabukichō district
Hana Sennin first trained as a painter, studying oil painting under Takeji Fujishima at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts. However, during the war he lost his home, his artworks, and even his teacher.
Trauma from these experiences left him unable to paint for years.It was a single remark from his wife that guided him toward a new path—
the world of ceramics.
Under the guidance of Kōzō Yoshida (nephew of famed painter Gyoshū Hayami)
he formally trained in the tradition of Raku ware.
Working with clay from Enoshima and Kamakura, he gradually developed his own distinctive techniques.
Over the next twenty years, he created more than 1,000 Raku tea bowls.
After his passing, his work received high praise from leading experts,
including Seizo Hayashiya, one of Japan’s foremost ceramics scholars,
and Chōzaemon Ōhi, head of the renowned Ōhi ware lineage.
The Relationship Between Matcha and the Vessel — Embodiment at the Center
A tea bowl is not separate from tea.
The vessel shapes the experience:
The warmth you feel
The sound of whisking
The texture against your lips
The way color gathers in the curve of the bowl
A bowl is the “body” of the ritual.
Matcha is the “breath.”
Together, they complete each other.
What WACHA Inherits — A Wish for Peace
Hanasennin held a single, unwavering wish:
“For every person in the world to enjoy peaceful tea in their own bowl.”
At WACHA, we carry this belief into the present.
We combine botanical matcha, craft traditions,
and modern technology to create a new, universal tea ritual for all.
This is the future of tea culture we envision.
RAKU Tea Bowl Preservation Project
(WACHA Initiatives)
WACHA actively works to preserve Kasenjin’s legacy:
Archiving his works
Restoring surviving tea bowls
Exhibiting and researching historical pieces
Supporting future ceramic artists
Documenting traditional techniques for generations to come
This is WACHA’s commitment to cultural continuity.
Completing the Ritual
— The Moment You Hold a Bowl
Whether brewing Green, Blue, or Red Botanical Matcha,
your bowl becomes:
A grounding companion
A mirror of your inner state
A partner in your everyday ritual
The tea you choose is personal.
The bowl you hold makes it whole.
WACHA exists to bring that moment into your life—
a moment where tradition, craft, and your own breath meet.
RAKU Tea Bowl Gallery
Explore Hanasennin’s Works
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RAKU | Hanasennin’s Tea Bowls

— The Origin and Cultural Symbol

of WACHA

The moment you hold a bowl, the ritual begins.

WACHA’s story traces back to the life of a single ceramic artist:Hanasennin ( 加藤長一 / Nagakazu Kato )

— a visionary who dedicated himself

to creating tea bowls that embodied the spirit of peace.

He believed deeply that:

“If every person could brew tea in their own bowl, the world would move closer to harmony.”

This philosophy shaped WACHA’s values.To honor his legacy, we carry his vision forward as a modern tea brand redefining the future of Japanese tea culture.

A Singular Craft | Tea Bowls Formed Only by Hand

Each RAKU bowl is shaped entirely by hand from a single mass of clay.

No wheel. No molds. Only the sculptor’s bare hands, breath, and intuition.

This ultra-minimal technique

—known as tezukune (手捏ね)—

creates:

A form that reflects the rhythm of the maker’s body

Natural asymmetry that feels alive

Soft edges that invite the fingertips

Warmth that becomes part of the drinking experience

Every bowl is one-of-a-kind.No two will ever be the same, because no two gestures of the human hand are the same.

This is why RAKU has long been called

“the ultimate tea bowl.”

Inheriting the Spirit of Sen no Rikyu

The philosophy of RAKU is intertwined with the teachings of Sen no Rikyu,

the greatest master of the tea tradition.

Rikyu emphasized:

“Tea is nothing more than boiling water, preparing tea, and drinking it.”A seemingly simple view — but one that pointed toward an inner stillness and non-ornamental beauty.

Kasenjin absorbed this spirit deeply, shaping bowls where:

Simplicity becomes presence

Imperfection becomes harmony

The vessel becomes a mirror of the mind

Each bowl carries the lineage of this quiet, powerful aesthetic.

The Life and Story Behind the Creation

Hanasennin was a once-forgotten ceramic genius,

rediscovered through his radical approach to clay.

His hands shaped thousands of tea bowls,

each a quiet record of resilience and spirit.

Later, his work was recognized by scholars and exhibitions across Japan,

acknowledging him as a rare craftsman of his time.

Born in 1917 into an old family in Shinjuku’s Kabukichō district

Under the guidance of Kōzō Yoshida (nephew of famed painter Gyoshū Hayami)

he formally trained in the tradition of Raku ware.Working with clay from Enoshima and Kamakura, he gradually developed his own distinctive techniques.

Over the next twenty years, he created more than 1,000 Raku tea bowls.

After his passing, his work received high praise from leading experts,including Seizo Hayashiya, one of Japan’s foremost ceramics scholars,and Chōzaemon Ōhi, head of the renowned Ōhi ware lineage.

The Relationship Between Matcha and the Vessel — Embodiment at the Center

A tea bowl is not separate from tea.The vessel shapes the experience:

The warmth you feel

The sound of whisking

The texture against your lips

The way color gathers in the curve of the bowl

A bowl is the “body” of the ritual.Matcha is the “breath.”

Together, they complete each other.

What WACHA Inherits — A Wish for Peace

Hanasennin held a single, unwavering wish:

“For every person in the world to enjoy peaceful tea in their own bowl.”

At WACHA, we carry this belief into the present.We combine botanical matcha, craft traditions,

and modern technology to create a new, universal tea ritual for all.

This is the future of tea culture we envision.

RAKU Tea Bowl Preservation Project

(WACHA Initiatives)

WACHA actively works to preserve Kasenjin’s legacy:

This is WACHA’s commitment to cultural continuity.

Completing the Ritual

— The Moment You Hold a Bowl

Whether brewing Green, Blue, or Red Botanical Matcha,your bowl becomes:

A grounding companion

A mirror of your inner state

A partner in your everyday ritual

The tea you choose is personal.The bowl you hold makes it whole.

WACHA exists to bring that moment into your life—a moment where tradition, craft, and your own breath meet.

RAKU Tea Bowl Gallery

WACHA’s story traces back to the life of a single ceramic artist:
Hanasennin ( 加藤長一 / Nagakazu Kato )

This philosophy shaped WACHA’s values.
To honor his legacy, we carry his vision forward as a modern tea brand redefining the future of Japanese tea culture.

Every bowl is one-of-a-kind.
No two will ever be the same, because no two gestures of the human hand are the same.

“Tea is nothing more than boiling water, preparing tea, and drinking it.”
A seemingly simple view — but one that pointed toward an inner stillness and non-ornamental beauty.

he formally trained in the tradition of Raku ware.
Working with clay from Enoshima and Kamakura, he gradually developed his own distinctive techniques.

After his passing, his work received high praise from leading experts,
including Seizo Hayashiya, one of Japan’s foremost ceramics scholars,
and Chōzaemon Ōhi, head of the renowned Ōhi ware lineage.

A tea bowl is not separate from tea.
The vessel shapes the experience:

A bowl is the “body” of the ritual.
Matcha is the “breath.”

At WACHA, we carry this belief into the present.
We combine botanical matcha, craft traditions,

Whether brewing Green, Blue, or Red Botanical Matcha,
your bowl becomes:

The tea you choose is personal.
The bowl you hold makes it whole.

WACHA exists to bring that moment into your life—
a moment where tradition, craft, and your own breath meet.