The Sensei of Japan

At the very foundation of Japanese culture is a reverence for mastership, whether that mastery is of an artistic expression, a traditional path of self-cultivation or a martial art. The Japanese masters are addressed as “sensei,” and they are revered for far more than their refined talent. Theirs is a mastery gained from devotion, from a centuries-old tradition carried down through a family line, from mindful and patient learning.  The Japanese honor their sensei, recognizing that they are the keepers of Japanese culture, tending to and refining the magnificent beauty of this gracious country.