Machi, Author at Global Japanese Tea Association

Minazuki: Kyoto’s Triangular Sweet That Tastes Like Summer

It literally means “month without water,” yet it refers to June, which falls right in the middle of Japan’s rainy season. In […]

The Playful Side of Japanese Idioms with 茶 Even if you do not speak Japanese, chances are you already know at least […]

If you visit Japan in early May, you might come across a curious little sweet wrapped in a large green leaf, Kashiwa […]

Have you ever tried sakura mochi? If so, do you remember what it looked like? Did you know that there are […]

We are delighted to share highlights from the Kyoto Wagashi Exhibition, held in early November 2024 at Yuuhisai Koudoukan and the historic […]