On Friday March 7, 2025, in the Chōfū-no-ma within the Heisei Chashitsu, Wakasōshō SEN Sōshi entertained President Sergio Mattarella, the president’s daughter, Ms. Laura Mattarella, and others of their entourage. The president and his daughter were in Japan on an official working visit.

To begin, Wakasōshō entered the room for greetings, and expressed words of welcome.

Confections which had been readied for this occasion were brought in to the guests, and then Wakasōshō proceeded to the tea-making area and prepared two bowls of matcha to be served to his guests. President Mattarella enjoyed the confections and matcha, his first time to experience them, and listened closely to the explanations given by Wakasōshō about the phrases “Harmony, Respect, Purity, Tranquility.” Within the pleasant atmosphere, the occasion turned out as a warm and thoughtful get-together.