omotenashi

{{Short description|Japanese expression}}

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{{nihongo||おもてなし, 御持て成し |Omotenashi|lead=yes}} is a Japanese expression that roughly describes concepts of hospitality as well as mindfulness.{{cite web|url=https://heartlandjapan.com/what-is-omotenashi/ |title=Omotenashi - the Japanese concept for Hospitality? |publisher=Heartland Japan |date= 18 September 2020|accessdate=2022-09-07}} The term developed particularly around the roles of the host at a Japanese tea ceremony.{{cite web | url=https://www.japan.travel/en/au/experience/culture/omotenashi/ | title=Omotenashi |work= Japan National Tourism Organization }}

The term gained increased awareness internationally through the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.{{cite web | url=https://guide.michelin.com/sg/en/article/features/omotenashi | title=Omotenashi: The Reason Why Japanese Hospitality is Different }}{{cite web|author=Toki, Inc |url=https://www.toki.tokyo/blogt/2015/6/24/omotenashi-japanese-serving-philosophy |title="Omotenashi" : The Philosophy of Japanese Hospitality — TOKI |publisher=Toki.tokyo |date= 25 February 2021|access-date=2022-09-07}}