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On 27th January, three French beauties, Elodie Koyama, Marie Roux and Cindy Tourt, held a meeting for tea lovers to enjoy Japanese tea in French style. They are French business persons involved in tea business in Shizuoka. Elodie works as … Continue reading
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I found an interesting collaboration of tea and furniture businesses in Isesaki city in Gunma prefecture. A stylish furniture store “Mishimakagu” has a fancy tea cafe “hiiki” inside. This tea café provide us with specialty teas and comfortable atmosphere expressed by … Continue reading
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It is historically said that the proper maturation can improve the flavor of tea. Based on the fact, tea shops sell their original matured teas from the middle of autumn till the end of winter. The maturation is known as … Continue reading
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Today, the association of tea farmers in Hamamatsu city held a new year sale of specialty teas, including Sencha matured in Akiha Shrine on the top of Mt. Akiha. In the new year sale, 5 prominent tea farmers provided visitors … Continue reading
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According to a Japanese proverb, the first day of year is perfect to scheduling the year. When I listed goals I’d like to fulfill in this year, I also listed tea events scheduled in 2019 to join to, learn and … 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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In order to consider the further development of Japanese Tea Industry, it is necessary to review big topics in this year at the year-end. So I’d like to list the top 10 topics related to Japanese Tea Industry as follows. … Continue reading
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Nihondaira Yume Terrace has been newly opened since this November on the peak of Nihondaira, where is famous for the fantastic all-around landscapes. The landscapes from the terrace are great!! The night views are mysterious and fantastic! Especially under the … Continue reading
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Many local tea businesses exhibited their tea products, activities and recent developments in 72nd All Japan Tea Festival. Their various challenges, including traditional ones and newer ones, could provide us with a wide variety of possibilities to improve our quality … Continue reading
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Gomyo Tea Production Cooperative has cultivated and produced deep steamed green tea on Gomyo region in Kakegawa tea estate. In this year, this tea factory won the best prize for the deep steamed green tea in the All Japan Tea … Continue reading