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Jodi Sta. Maria wears a kimono in Kyoto, Japan

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Rhea Manila Santos

<p>After starring in the hugely popular drama series last year, Jodi Sta. Maria enjoyed some much needed time off to go traveling with her loved ones for the holidays. This time, she brought her son Thirdy and other family members to Kyoto, Japan to celebrate New Year.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/12/16/fresh-scoops/jodi-sta-maria-admits-ready-to-leave-showbiz-1349-204424"><u><strong>READ: Jodi Sta. Maria admits she was ready to leave showbiz after ‘The Broken Marriage Vow’<br/></strong></u></a></div><p>In her post, the 40-year-old actress shared their experience learning all about the tea ceremony which is a part of Japanese culture. In the photos, she and her family wore kimonos during the lesson. Jodi wrote, “Experienced Sado in Kyoto.</p><p>“1. Aya Ito the master of tea ceremony. She gave us insights about the art of spiritual exchange between the host and guests during the tea ceremony. We loved her gentle spirit.</p><p>“2. Picture picture with the fambam 🤍 Hindi complete ang experience kung hindi kami naka-kimono. Para feel na feel 😉</p><p>“3. Aya made my hair in less than a minute! Amazing :)</p><p>“4. Walang choice si Mamu kaya nagpalagay narin ng flower clip kahit never niyang ginagawa ito.</p><p>“5. Actually super bitter ng Matcha. Before drinking the tea, we were made to eat Japanese sweets to neutralize its flavor. In fairness, masarap! :)</p><p>“6. Aya in action! :)</p><p>“The tea ceremony isn’t just about having tea. It’s about having a grateful heart to be given the opportunity to gather and share the present moment with others. It’s about seeking beauty and inner contentment in simplicity and imperfection. 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of the year by writing, “Happy New Year from me and my family!</p><p>“Lord, Whether I leave behind a year of joy or of trial and difficulties, I pause to give THANKS.</p><p>Thank You for being with me everyday of the year.</p><p>Thank You for making all things NEW and for giving me the grace of fresh starts and new beginnings.</p><p>Remind me of your presence in the days to come even when I feel pushed and rushed by busyness.</p><p>The same I pray for the one reading this today.</p><p>May the New Year bring us an abundance of amazing opportunities, beautiful moments, growth from challenges, and joyful experiences. 🎉🙏🏻🤍🙏🏻🎉”</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm21NTyBa8z/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=620&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A336692.60000014305%2C%22ls%22%3A335686.60000014305%2C%22le%22%3A335785.30000019073%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="589" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/2/11/fresh-scoops/jodi-sta-marias-memorable-tv-projects-through-th-198503"><u><strong>READ: Jodi Sta. Maria’s memorable TV projects through the years <br/></strong></u></a></div><p>Jodi recently starred in the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Labyu With An Accent along with leading man and director Coco Martin.</p>

<p>Actress Jodi Sta. Maria shares all the new experiences she had during her recent trip with family to Kyoto, Japan.</p>

Actress Jodi Sta. Maria shares all the new experiences she had during her recent trip with family to Kyoto, Japan.

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Rhea Manila Santos

Published Jan 06, 2023 08:54 AM PHT

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