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T-1 Grand Prix was held as one of the sessions of Shizuoka Tea Market Festival on 15th February. Shizuoka Tea Market held a festival in its building with related companies and merchants. The related companies, which are buyers and sellers … Continue reading
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On 7th and 8th September, “Tea Museum Shizuoka” opens till night time. We can enjoy night views of the museum and night tea ceremony in the traditional tea house “Shoumokurou”. Although the tea ceremony was full yesterday unfortunately, I could … Continue reading
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In the spring session of World Tea Festival 2019, the Tea Museum Shizuoka provides fantastic experiences of “Kirei Sabi” elegance. “Kirei Sabi” is a sense of beauty established by Kobori Enshu. This sense is described as “the Japanese aesthetic of … Continue reading
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World Tea Festival 2019 provides us with a wide variety of programs till 12th May! Even in the weekday 10th May, many people visited the venues and enjoyed various programs. I’d like to share the scenes in the spring event … Continue reading
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World Tea Festival 2019 will be held between 10th and 12th May in the Tea Museum Shizuoka, Greenpia Makinohara and Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport. The festival will provide us with various programs. I’d like to share the information and introduce … Continue reading
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At the beginning of year, mainly between 1st to 3rd on January, many Japanese visit shrine to pray for happy life in the year. This custom is called as “Hatsumoude”. Shizuoka prefecture has many shrines popular with people. Some of them are special … Continue reading
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On 12th December 2018, Prof. Gervay-Hague and Prof. Burnett presented special lectures in University of Shizuoka. Both the lectures belong to the Global Tea Initiative, established in University of California, Davis. Prof. Burnett is famous among tea lovers who read … Continue reading
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Coincidentally and fortunately I found the subtle and profound teawares in the event of Ukrainian traditional and modern arts, held as an event for “Ukraine Week” by the Embassy of Ukraine on last Friday. The distorted shape of tea … Continue reading
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Today November 24 is set as “Washoku Day” in Japan. Washoku is the traditional dietary cultures of Japanese, which was added to UNESCO’s roster of intangible cultural heritages. There are two reasons why Washoku Day is set on today. The … Continue reading
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Kimono Salone 2018 will be held from 5th(Fri.) to 7th(Sun.) at 5F and 6F in Nihonbashi YUITO. In addition to tea ceremony, tea experiences will be also provided in this year!! The impressive show of “Ikebana” flower arrangement and tea … Continue reading