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Tea Master and Ceramic Artist Pass Away at 102 and 96

12/29/2025

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Sen Genshitsu, Tea Ceremony Grand Master, died at 102 after promoting peace through chado with ceremonies at the United Nations and Vatican.
During World War II, he was drafted into the navy and prepared to be a kamikaze pilot, but did not fulfill that role.
Inoue Manji, a celebrated ceramic artist and Living National Treasure, died at 96.
He specialized in white porcelain and established his kiln in 1971.

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Story summary

Sen Genshitsu, Tea Ceremony Grand Master, died at 102 after promoting peace through chado with ceremonies at the United Nations and Vatican.
During World War II, he was drafted into the navy and prepared to be a kamikaze pilot, but did not fulfill that role.
Inoue Manji, a celebrated ceramic artist and Living National Treasure, died at 96.
He specialized in white porcelain and established his kiln in 1971.