Discovering Tanabata: The Star Festival of Japan
When people think of Japanese summer traditions, one beautiful event stands out: Tanabata (七夕、たなばた), also known as the Star Festival. Celebrated on […]
Japanese Tea Report – June 2025
With the tea season still in progress, tea-producing regions across Japan are exploring new strategies to distinguish themselves. In Shizuoka, where last […]
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 […]
Japanese Tea Master Course – 2025 June
The Japanese Tea Master Courses returned in 2025, with the first session held in June. Twelve students from eight different countries, including […]
International Tea Day 2025
Established by the United Nations to honor the rich cultural heritage, economic importance, and health benefits of tea, 21st May is celebrated […]
Japanese Tea Report – May 2025
The spring season, which began in April, continued to unfold throughout May, marked by the opening of tea auctions in various regions. […]
Copenhagen Sakura Festival 2025
Each year in late April, thousands of Danes gather at Copenhagen’s picturesque Langelinie Park to celebrate the beauty of the cherry blossom […]
Senchado Gathering at Manpukuji Temple 2025
Located in Uji, just south of Kyoto, Manpukuji Temple is the main temple of the Ōbaku sect within Rinzai Zen Buddhism. It […]