(Jimmy of the Clue Crew delivers the clue from Kyoto, Japan.) Once, sitting on these mats could signify one's noble stature.  Today, everyone sits on them for the tea ceremony
I've only been to one tea ceremony in Japan, but the sweet snack part... [DOC] [TLE] home -   - shin-shin-an Tea Ceremony and ... [PAR] Tea Ceremony and Japanese cultural experiences in a Japanese style tea room 
in the Murasakino area of Kyoto.