This is one book from the "Shufu to Seikatsu" (Housewife and Life) tea ceremony series, which meticulously explains both the aesthetic and practical aspects of the roji (tea garden). It is a helpful book for expanding your knowledge of the roji and learning the proper etiquette for both host and guest within the roji. It includes a recommendation (preface) from Sōsa Sen, the head of the Urasenke school, and has been selected as a recommended book by the Japan Library Association. There is a dog-eared mark on page 1. The cover also has stains, and the obi (book band) is creased. It has a musty smell characteristic of used books. - We may use recycled materials for packaging. - We are often unavailable on weekends and holidays. - As this is a used item, please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to such conditions. Thank you for your understanding.