Urasenke Tankokai UK Association (http://www.tankokai.co.uk/) activities to be started soon .  The Urasenke Foundation has Tankokai Associations in 36 countries around the world.  These Associations are joined by people interested in supporting the Urasenke activities in their communities as well as deepen their chado knowledge through keiko, study groups and seminars.  

Tankokai Organization origins

This membership organization, whose Chairman is Grand Master Zabosai SEN Soshitsu XVI, and Honorary President is Former Grand Master Hounsai SEN (Soshitsu XV) Genshitsu, was initiated in 1940, to unify the numerous Urasenke study groups and practitioners in Japan.

In 1953, it was registered by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Culture as an incorporated body. Its aims are to ensure the standardization of the Urasenke chanoyu rules and tea-making procedures (temae), support research, encourage cooperation and exchange among all members, promote the practice of the principles laid down by the Grand Master, and expand the chado population around the world. Also, it provides support for the purposes and activities of the Urasenke Foundation.

In 1999, the International Division of the Urasenke Foundation was moved under the umbrella of this office, effectively extending the organization to overseas regions.