In addition to their beautiful gardens, another Japanese cultural contribution that represents a fusion of Zen and aesthetics is the
A. black ink wash.
B. architectural saturnalia.
C. Shinto observance.
D. tea ceremony.
E. tatami ritual.
Answer: D
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