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The Deep Connection Between the Sea and Tea

The Deep Connection Between the Sea and Tea

The Deep Connection Between the Sea and Tea At first glance, the ocean and tea may seem like worlds apart. However, looking through the lenses of history, culture, and science...

The Deep Connection Between the Sea and Tea

The Deep Connection Between the Sea and Tea At first glance, the ocean and tea may seem like worlds apart. However, looking through the lenses of history, culture, and science...

Munakata Taisha holds the "Kenchasai"

Munakata Taisha holds the "Kenchasai"

Munakata Taisha holds the "Kenchasai" (Tea Offering Ceremony) every year on October 17th. 🍵   This tradition is deeply connected to Sazo Idemitsu, the founder of Idemitsu Kosan and a...

Munakata Taisha holds the "Kenchasai"

Munakata Taisha holds the "Kenchasai" (Tea Offering Ceremony) every year on October 17th. 🍵   This tradition is deeply connected to Sazo Idemitsu, the founder of Idemitsu Kosan and a...

the Ine Funaya area

the Ine Funaya area

Driving along the Sea of Japan in the Ine Funaya area 🚗³₃   Did you know that during the Edo period, this Tango region was renowned as a high-quality tea-producing...

the Ine Funaya area

Driving along the Sea of Japan in the Ine Funaya area 🚗³₃   Did you know that during the Edo period, this Tango region was renowned as a high-quality tea-producing...

The Heart of Selection and Tea

The Heart of Selection and Tea

A Legacy of Thoughtfulness: From Waka Poetry to MatchaAbout 800 years ago, a noble poet resided in a secluded villa called Enrian, tucked away in the moss-covered silence of Sagano,...

The Heart of Selection and Tea

A Legacy of Thoughtfulness: From Waka Poetry to MatchaAbout 800 years ago, a noble poet resided in a secluded villa called Enrian, tucked away in the moss-covered silence of Sagano,...

Obai-in Temple: Wabi-Sabi

Obai-in Temple: Wabi-Sabi

Obai-in Temple: A Journey into the Heart of Wabi-SabiObai-in, a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji, is currently open for its special spring viewing. This temple holds deep historical significance as it was...

Obai-in Temple: Wabi-Sabi

Obai-in Temple: A Journey into the Heart of Wabi-SabiObai-in, a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji, is currently open for its special spring viewing. This temple holds deep historical significance as it was...

Obai-in Temple: Wabi-Sabi

Obai-in Temple: Wabi-Sabi

Obai-in Temple: A Journey into the Heart of Wabi-SabiObai-in, a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji, is currently open for its special spring viewing. This temple holds deep historical significance as it was...

Obai-in Temple: Wabi-Sabi

Obai-in Temple: A Journey into the Heart of Wabi-SabiObai-in, a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji, is currently open for its special spring viewing. This temple holds deep historical significance as it was...