Sooga sensei in Romania, where we held Hatsugama, demonstration on a far away land, and a seminar
Hatsugama is a ceremony celebrating the new year. The calligraphy in the alcove is "Kotobuki" which means "Celebration" or "Long Life".
The willow is also a symbol of prosperity in China and Japan.
This road leads to Sighisoara, an old city in Romania, where we have been invited by a Japanese company to held a ceremony at their event.
Soga sensei finished his visit in Romania with a seminar for beginner and advanced level practitioners.