All Out War: Tea?





Now, the long ceremony begins. In typical Japanese fashion, speeches are made and protocol followed studiously. Whether drink party or war, the ceremony must be performed. The senior warrior above has prepared a pan of sake (not tea) atop a laquerware tray. He will march at right angles toward his leader, Takeda, and kneel and pour. Our fearless leader quaffs, and gets ready to make his pronouncement. Next photo: yer gonna get spanked! All Out War Ed's Photos of Japan Copyright © 1999 by Ed Kaspar All rights reserved