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0642 | Wednesday, October 11, 2006

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Photograph by George Sakkestad

Hostess Yoko Watanabe (right) is joined by (from left) Midori Yokohama and Haruko Young for a traditional Japanese 'picnic style' tea ceremony at the Hakone Daichakai at Hakone Gardens on Oct. 1.

Fit to a Tea

Ceremony at Hakone Gardens revives centuries-old tradition

By Kelly Hsiao

Saratoga's tranquil Hakone Gardens presents a special tea .more >>

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