Hachiju Hachiya – 88th night from Imbolc

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Today is “Hachiju Hachiya”, the best day for tea plucking, over 88 nights from Imbolc. Lately tea plucking on Makinohara upland reaches its peak at the end of April, approximately from 24th April to 2th May. However the peak period … Continue reading

Peak of Tea Plucking on Makinohara Upland

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This week is the peak season of tea plucking on Makinohara upland. Tea farmers operate plucking machines and carry bags filled with plucked tea leaves. In this season, traffic jam often happens on the side lode of tea plantation as … Continue reading