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flag Former kamikaze pilot Sen Genshitsu died at 102, known for promoting peace through tea ceremonies.

flag Japan's grand tea master Sen Genshitsu, who passed away at the age of 102, was a former kamikaze pilot trainee turned peace advocate. flag He used the ancient Urasenke tea ceremony to promote peace messages and conducted tea rituals for dignitaries worldwide, including Queen Elizabeth II and Mikhail Gorbachev. flag Despite retiring in 2002, Genshitsu held over 100 cultural and government advisory roles and was awarded Japan's Order of Culture and France's Legion of Honour.

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