# Event Details - **Event Name**: Talk · Japanese Tea Ceremony · Calligraphy with NAOKI YAMAMOTO - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: A Spiritual Journey Between Japan and Türkiye - Talk · Japanese Tea Ceremony · Calligraphy Demonstration with Dr. Naoki YamamotoAbout this EventJoin us for an evening with Dr. Naoki Yamamoto, distinguished scholar of Ottoman Sufism and traditional Japanese arts. Drawing from his spiritual journey, Dr. Yamamoto explores how his Japanese roots harmonize with his new faith—revealing the subtle connections between Turkish Sufi spirituality and Japanese aesthetics.Through the Japanese tea ceremony and Japanese calligraphy, he invites us into a space where spirit of Ihsan and Japanese aesthetics meet: in discipline, harmony, and the quiet pursuit of inner stillness. As an Assistant Professor at Marmara University and founder of Japanese Islamicate Art, Dr. Yamamoto’s work uniquely bridges the cultural worlds of Türkiye and Japan.Experience:? Traditional Japanese tea ceremony led by Dr. Yamamoto, offering a moment of contemplation and presence✒️ Japanese Islamicate calligraphy demonstration highlighting how both traditions express beauty, refinement, and devotion through the written word? December 17, 2025 — 7:00 PM? Yunus Emre Institute2 Berkeley St., Suite 210, TorontoDon’t miss this extraordinary evening of art, spirituality, and cultural harmony. ?✨ABOUT DR. NAOKI YAMAMOTODr. Naoki Yamamoto is an Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Turkic Studies, Marmara University, and Director of the Institute of Muslim Societies and East Asian Civilizations. His research focuses on Ottoman Tasawwuf, traditional Japanese culture, and Sino-Islamic thought. His major works include Introduction to Tasawwuf: The Way of Training (Shueisha, 2023), a Japanese translation of Sulamī’s Kitāb al-Futuwwa, and the forthcoming English translation of Liu Zhi’s Wugong Shiyi (Fons Vitae). - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/talk-·-japanese-tea-ceremony-·-calligraphy-with-naoki-yamamoto/100001975830137128 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Toronto Yunus Emre Institute - **lat**: 43.65013709999999 - **long**: -79.3645593 - **full address**: Toronto Yunus Emre Institute, 2 Berkeley Street, Toronto, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Talk · Japanese Tea Ceremony · Calligraphy with NAOKI YAMAMOTO - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/18f7014ba5ed557e9e8e2074ca695d5c4d237b8c9b4f969610a28a5d50f0d147-rimg-w1200-h675-dcddd9c6-gmir.jpg?v=1764760933 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Talk · Japanese Tea Ceremony · Calligraphy with NAOKI YAMAMOTO being held? - **A:** Talk · Japanese Tea Ceremony · Calligraphy with NAOKI YAMAMOTO takes place on Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 pm at Toronto Yunus Emre Institute, 2 Berkeley Street, Toronto, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Talk · Japanese Tea Ceremony · Calligraphy with NAOKI YAMAMOTO? - **A:** Talk · Japanese Tea Ceremony · Calligraphy with NAOKI YAMAMOTO is organized by Toronto Yunus Emre Institute. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Talk · Japanese Tea Ceremony · Calligraphy with NAOKI YAMAMOTO is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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