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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 […]

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 […]

On New Year’s Day, one of our team members, Machi, participated in a “Calligraphy with Matcha Experience” at the Chazuna Museum in […]

We have frequently discussed the challenge of finding Japanese tea publications in other languages. While we’ve reviewed a few in the past, […]

Tea was introduced to Japan from China in the 9th century by two Buddhist monks, Kūkai and Saichō. However, it wasn’t until […]

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