The Chashaku Is Not a Sifting Tool – Or Is It Now?
If you have spent any time watching matcha preparation videos online, or visited a matcha café outside of Japan, you may have […]
Author: Machi
Hanami Dango: The Sweet Treat of Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season
When people think of spring in Japan, one image immediately comes to mind: cherry blossoms in full bloom. The tradition of hanami, […]
Tea in Japanese Language: Ocha no Ko Saisai, Nichijo Sahanji
Even if you do not speak Japanese, chances are that you already know at least one Japanese word: cha, meaning tea. Indeed, […]
Dai Osaka Ochakai 2026: A Field Report from the Floor
The Great Osaka Tea Gathering, known as Dai Osaka Ochakai, was held on 24th and 25th January, marking its 7th edition. Organized […]
Our Team Member’s New Project: “Chaberi-ba” – A Japanese Tea Circle for Mothers
On November 11, the very first gathering of a new community circle called “Chaberi-ba” was held in the quiet neighbourhood of Fushimi, […]
World O-CHA Festival 2025
On October 24th and 25th, our team members Machi and Anna attended the World O-CHA Festival held in Shizuoka, Japan. This international […]
Tea in Japanese Language: Ocha wo Nigosu
The Playful Side of Japanese Idioms with 茶 Even if you do not speak Japanese, chances are you already know at least […]
Tea Film “Every Day a Good Day” (日日是好日)
Every Day a Good Day (日日是好日 nichi nichi korekoujitsu) is both a book and a film adaptation that quietly explores the world […]