Rikyu

Sen-no Rikyu, a Buddhist priest, brought the art of the tea ceremony to perfection four centuries ago. Living is one of the most turbulent moments in Japanese history, Rikyu gained unexpected political influence as the confidant and cultural mentor to the powerful warlord, Hideyoshi Toyotomi. Rikyu's relationship with Hideyoshi is a story that has taken on epic proportions in Japanese cultural history.