January
Hatsugama, the first tea gathering in the New Year, is celebrated in Chado. Therefore, more formal implements should be used for the event such as Daisu (a type of display shelf for advanced practitioners).

February
In the coldest season of the year, Yobanashi, one of the Chaji gatherings, is held. Yobanashi is conducted in a very exotic atmosphere, with candles in a dark room. It is a nighttime gathering but we recreate the scene in the daytime for the workshop.

March
In order to hint that early spring has come, a Tsurigama (a hanging kettle) is used, which expresses spring's gentle wind with its charming swinging. March 3rd is also known as Girls' Day. So, some implements that hint at the special occasion would be used such as Tsure Zure Dana (a display shelf with an ornamental door).

April
Featuring the famous round window called “Yoshino-mado,” the Yoshino-dana (Yoshino shelf) has a very graceful design. It can be used anytime, but its use in the season of Sakura (cherry blossoms) would be especially tasteful, because it also reminds one of Yoshino-yama in Nara prefecture, which is known to be the most beautiful spot for Sakura

May
Green becomes greener, and all living things in the mountains become active. May reminds us of Mother Nature. We express the feeling with implements such as the San Un Dana (motif of mountain and clouds) shelf.

June
June is known as the rainy month in Japan. Instead of being bummed out because of the weather, we express gratitude to the water through ceremonies such as that conducted in Meisuidate, a temae (tea-making procedure) introducing Meisui (fine water) carried from a special spot.

July
July is the peak of the summer season, so the Hira Mizusashi (wider water container) will be used. Since it reveals a larger surface area of water when its lid is opened, it gives guests a cooling feeling.

August
The hot and humid season continues. The use of implements and utensils made of glass represents coolness and beauty of light reflecting sunbeams. It even gives us a reason to like the season—something to look forward to.

September
This is a moon month because the weather makes it the most perfect time to appreciate the moon. While appreciating the moon, we also display dumplings to pray for a good harvest; the moon has been an object of faith since ancient times.

October
In Chado, October is called the month of “Nagori” (a farewell) or “Wabi” (pure mind or the beauty of simplicity). It is the last month in the year to use a Furo (brazier) before exchanging it for a Ro (sunken hearth) for the cold season. Therefore, only utensils and flowers getting old are preferable to use to remind us of the sorrow of parting.

November
This is a month of red leaves. It would be tasteful to use utensils that remind us of a trip to appreciate nature, such as a Tabi-dansu (portable chest for travel), an ornament for displaying and carrying utensils.

December
The theme that is often used for tea gatherings in this season is “Seibo” (the year's end). Implements portraying symbolic seasonal items or events held at the end of the year would be used to enjoy the season by remembering the good times that happened in the year and to appreciate the opportunities that were given.