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, […]
Category: Tea Culture
Suzuyaki Reborn: Tradition Rising Again After Disaster
Suzuyaki (珠洲焼) is a traditional pottery style from the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture. In January 2024, the area was struck by […]
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, […]
Rakuyaki 楽焼
Chawan, tea bowls traditionally used for matcha, come in many styles by incredible artists. Among them, the most emblematic is probably Raku […]
The Second Edition of Japanese Tea: A Comprehensive Guide
We are delighted to share that our president, Simona Suzuki, released the Second Edition of her book Japanese Tea: A Comprehensive Guide […]
Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine Tea Offering Ceremony
On October 25th, at Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine in Shiga, a very special tea offering ceremony took place. The area surrounding this stunning […]
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 […]
Tsukimi: Japan’s Moon Viewing Tradition and Autumn Dumplings
In Japan, the Moon Viewing Festival, or Tsukimi/Otsukimi, is closely associated with the “mid autumn full moon,” called Chushu no Meigetsu. The […]