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<< Previous   of   Next >> Dan Bates / The Herald  (click to enlarge) Mayumi Smith (left) instructs Ian Dawe, Britta Tunestam and Joshua Ogden in the traditions of a Japanese tea ceremony Thursday at the Nippon Business Institute at EvCC. The teens participating are part of the Everett Mayor's Youth Council, which is made up of kids ages 14 to 18.   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Monday, March 3, 2008 Everett Mayor's Youth Council enjoys tea ceremony By David Chircop Herald Writer The Nippon Business Institute at Everett Community College has played host to Japanese dignitaries, business executives and hundreds of students since it first opened two decades ago. Over the years, the center, which is open to the public for tours, has added the Nishiyama Japanese Garden with a tearoom, a rock garden and a water feature. Mayumi Smith, the Institute's program director, introduced the Everett Mayor's Youth Council last week to a traditional Japanese ceremony at the tranquil garden. It began with the guests rinsing their hands and mouths then calming their minds before entering the tearoom, where they were treated to sweets and green tea. "This has a history of 400 years," Smith said. The garden is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday when the college is open. Admission is free. Group tea ceremonies for up to 10 people are available by appointment with a minimum charge of $150. For group tours and more information: 425-388-9195. Reporter David Chircop: 425-339-3429 or dchircop@heraldnet.com. Nippon Business Institute Q: What is the Nippon Business Institute? A: An undergraduate international studies program concentrating on Japan-U.S. business relationships. Q: What is its mission? A: To help "Bridge the Cultural Gap" between Eastern and Western cultures by promoting the study of Japanese language, history and culture. Q: What are classes like and who could benefit from studying there? A: The learning environment emphasizes small class sizes and accessible instructors. Students also have hands-on opportunities with study and internships in Japan. The Institute can also sharpen skills and provide new ones for people who do business in Japan or with Japanese companies.

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