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William Holt, a tea master of the Higo Koryu School of Tea in Japan, conducts a tea ceremony at Lander University as part of the university's Focus on Japan observance. He also described the traditions associated with the ceramic vessels used in the ceremony, many of which he made.

Faculty member Dr. Josie Ryan has kicked off Lander University's upcoming Focus on Japan celebration with a display of 1,000 origami cranes above the lobby of Lander's Jackson Library.

As part of its recently announced Asia Initiative, Lander University will host a “Focus on Japan” celebration during the week of Sept. 19-23. The celebration will feature a wide range of activities, spotlighting many aspects of Japanese life, education, business and culture.