Sen Sōshitsu XVI

Japanese tea master (1956-)
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Summary

Sen Sōshitsu XVI was born on June 7, 1956[1]. He has worked as a teacher[2] and tea master[3]. He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[4]

Key Facts

  • Father: Hansō Sōshitsu[5]
  • Mother: Tomiko Sen[6]
  • Spouse: Masako Sen[7]
  • Child: Akifumi Kikuchi[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Japan[9]
  • Employer: Gakushuin Women's College[10], Kyoto University of the Arts and Design[11]
  • Educated at: Doshisha University[12]
  • Award received: Medal with Purple Ribbon[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Family: Urasenke[15]
  • Replaces: Hansō Sōshitsu[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[17]
  • Birth name: 千政之[18]
  • Name in kana: せん そうしつ[19]
  • Professional name: Sen Sōshitsu[20]
  • Sibling: Masakazu Izumi[21]

FAQs

Who were Sen Sōshitsu XVI's parents?

Sen Sōshitsu XVI's father was Hansō Sōshitsu[5]. Sen Sōshitsu XVI's mother was Tomiko Sen[6].

Who was Sen Sōshitsu XVI married to?

Sen Sōshitsu XVI's spouses include Masako Sen[7].

What did Sen Sōshitsu XVI do for work?

Sen Sōshitsu XVI worked as a teacher[2] and tea master[3].

Where did Sen Sōshitsu XVI go to school?

Sen Sōshitsu XVI was educated at Doshisha University[12].

What awards did Sen Sōshitsu XVI receive?

Honors received include Medal with Purple Ribbon[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  14. [1] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [4] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11w ago · Camillu87 · 2026-07-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Affiliation → Q1064270
    Employer → Gakushuin Women's College, Kyoto University of the Arts and Design
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling → Masakazu Izumi
    Child → Akifumi Kikuchi
    Professional name → Sen Sōshitsu
    Isni → 0000000083722068
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