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Japan’s Emperors and the History of Tea 🇯🇵
In many Japanese shrines, a beautiful ceremony called “Kencha-shiki” (Tea Offering Ceremony) is held several times a year. Tea is respectfully offered to the gods — both as gratitude for...
Japan’s Emperors and the History of Tea 🇯🇵
In many Japanese shrines, a beautiful ceremony called “Kencha-shiki” (Tea Offering Ceremony) is held several times a year. Tea is respectfully offered to the gods — both as gratitude for...
Why did nature worship even begin?
Back when there was no science or technology, nature held the absolute power of life and death over humans 🌸 One moment it would bless us with life-giving rain, the...
Why did nature worship even begin?
Back when there was no science or technology, nature held the absolute power of life and death over humans 🌸 One moment it would bless us with life-giving rain, the...
Blended matcha remains the nationwide tradition.
🍷 Just like wine — Burgundy is famous for single-varietal wines, while Bordeaux is known for masterful blends — each region has its own rules. But when it comes to...
Blended matcha remains the nationwide tradition.
🍷 Just like wine — Burgundy is famous for single-varietal wines, while Bordeaux is known for masterful blends — each region has its own rules. But when it comes to...
Stage of Kiyomizu-dera
🌸 Do you know about the famous “Stage of Kiyomizu-dera”? This legendary wooden stage was originally built so that performers could present their arts to the Bodhisattva (Kannon-sama) herself. ✨ But...
Stage of Kiyomizu-dera
🌸 Do you know about the famous “Stage of Kiyomizu-dera”? This legendary wooden stage was originally built so that performers could present their arts to the Bodhisattva (Kannon-sama) herself. ✨ But...
a beautiful tradition called Sencha-dō
Did you know that while matcha tea ceremonies are famous worldwide, Japan also has a beautiful tradition called Sencha-dō (煎茶道)? 🤭 Sencha-dō is the art of brewing loose-leaf teas —...
a beautiful tradition called Sencha-dō
Did you know that while matcha tea ceremonies are famous worldwide, Japan also has a beautiful tradition called Sencha-dō (煎茶道)? 🤭 Sencha-dō is the art of brewing loose-leaf teas —...
Sennyū-ji Temple
Sennyū-ji Temple (泉涌寺) is a place of profound imperial dignity as the official family temple (bodhi temple) of the Japanese Imperial Household, while also holding a truly unique and fascinating...
Sennyū-ji Temple
Sennyū-ji Temple (泉涌寺) is a place of profound imperial dignity as the official family temple (bodhi temple) of the Japanese Imperial Household, while also holding a truly unique and fascinating...