Tea is the most commonly drunk beverage in Japan and an important part of Japanese Food Culture. Green Tea is the most common type of tea and also the central element of the Tea Ceremony. Among the most well-known places for tea cultivation are Shizuoka, Kagoshima and Uji.
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How to Wear a Kimono – Women’s Edition
Whether you are celebrating the New Year, attending a tea ceremony or simply taking a stroll around a historic area like the Gion District of Kyoto or the Asakusa Shrine of Tokyo, wearing a kimono adds a special elegance to any outing — as well…
Tea Ceremony in the Izumi Samurai Town
Izumi (Kagoshima prefecture) is a city with many surprises. After my experience staying in a traditional rural house and seeing the Izumi’s cranes, it was time to explore the samurai town. It was a complete immersion in Japanese culture: I took part in a Japanese…
Kyushu’s Culinary Secrets: Exploring the Essentials of Japanese Cuisine in Fukuoka Prefecture
Sponsored by Kyushu District Transport Bureau Japan’s mountainous landscape is made up of rich, volcanic soil which, combined with innovation and heritage, has given birth to some of the finest products in the country. The climate is mild and benefits from warm sea breezes, so…
Murakami City – Best Ways to Enjoy Fall Colors
Sponsored by Murakami City Located along the Sea of Japan about 4 hours from Tokyo is the small coastal city of Murakami. Rich in cultural arts, cuisine, and history this city is a perfect place for those looking to get off the beaten path and…
Saiki by Bicycle: Samurai and Zen Tea Experiences
Sponsored by Tourism Oita Saiki, coastal city in Oita prefecture Located in the southeast part of Oita Prefecture on Kyushu island, Saiki is a small coastal city well-known for its seafood culture and cuisine. Facing the Bungo Channel, Saiki benefits from its location as one…
Staying with a family of tea farmers in Higashisonogi
Sponsored by Higashisonogi Town. As you drive along the narrow countryside roads of Higashisonogi, among the terraced tea fields with the great blue sea visible in the distance, you cannot help but fall in love with this place. The breathtaking landscapes and delicious local green…
Discovering Green Tea Tourism in Higashisonogi
Sponsored by Higashisonogi Town. Most of you have probably heard about green tourism. But have you ever heard of green tea tourism? If green tea is one of your favorite drinks and you would like to escape to the countryside during a trip to Fukuoka…
Kimono and Tea Ceremony in Izumi’s Historic Samurai Residence
Sponsored by Izumi City Though the relentless march of progress has taken its toll on historic areas of urban Japan, there are still areas of the country that maintain the rustic appeal of the Edo Period, over 200 years ago. In the southern part of…
In the footsteps of Sen no Rikyu, the master of the tea ceremony
Sponsored by Kinki District Transport Bureau Matcha (green tea) in Japan is more than an ice cream flavor or a style of latte at a trendy cafe. It is a component of the tea ceremony, a deeply spiritual ritual that is practiced at the level…
Discover Adachi Museum and Yuushien Garden – Where Art Meets Nature
Sponsored by Nakaumi Shinjiko Daisen DMO Art and nature have always gone hand-in-hand, nature being the inspiration for many artists and their work. When you bring the two together in one space, you can be sure that space is going to be something extraordinary. When…