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The essence of spring in a single cup. 🌿
As the cherry blossoms fade, the tea fields come to life. Spring is the most vibrant season for Japanese tea, marking the arrival of Shincha (New Tea). After enduring the...
The essence of spring in a single cup. 🌿
As the cherry blossoms fade, the tea fields come to life. Spring is the most vibrant season for Japanese tea, marking the arrival of Shincha (New Tea). After enduring the...
coffee-focused "Jun-kissa" (Pure Tea Rooms)
Coffee in Japan has always been about more than just the caffeine—it's about the "space." 🕊️ Starting as intellectual salons for artists in the Meiji era, the scene eventually split...
coffee-focused "Jun-kissa" (Pure Tea Rooms)
Coffee in Japan has always been about more than just the caffeine—it's about the "space." 🕊️ Starting as intellectual salons for artists in the Meiji era, the scene eventually split...
one of Japan’s most historic temples
Did you know that one of Japan’s most historic temples is named after its "sacred spring"? 💧✨ Miidera Temple (Onjo-ji) gets its name from the "Three Wells" (Mii). Legend has...
one of Japan’s most historic temples
Did you know that one of Japan’s most historic temples is named after its "sacred spring"? 💧✨ Miidera Temple (Onjo-ji) gets its name from the "Three Wells" (Mii). Legend has...
A Journey of History and Matcha 🌸
The Fugenzo Sakura: A Journey of History and Matcha 🌸 Did you know that some cherry blossoms carry a divine story? This variety is called "Fugenzo." Its name comes from...
A Journey of History and Matcha 🌸
The Fugenzo Sakura: A Journey of History and Matcha 🌸 Did you know that some cherry blossoms carry a divine story? This variety is called "Fugenzo." Its name comes from...
Hand-woven Nishijin-ori and Matcha
The Art of "Slow": Hand-woven Nishijin-ori and Matcha 👘🍃 Hidden in the quiet backstreets of Kyoto, I visited "Orinasukan," a historic weaver's residence where the soul of Nishijin-ori lives on.I...
Hand-woven Nishijin-ori and Matcha
The Art of "Slow": Hand-woven Nishijin-ori and Matcha 👘🍃 Hidden in the quiet backstreets of Kyoto, I visited "Orinasukan," a historic weaver's residence where the soul of Nishijin-ori lives on.I...
Buddha’s Birthday and Matcha
🍵 The Deep Connection Between the Buddha’s Birthday and Matcha In Japan, the Buddha’s birthday is celebrated on April 8th and is known as Hana-matsuri (the Flower Festival). While the...
Buddha’s Birthday and Matcha
🍵 The Deep Connection Between the Buddha’s Birthday and Matcha In Japan, the Buddha’s birthday is celebrated on April 8th and is known as Hana-matsuri (the Flower Festival). While the...