Sencha is a type of green tea finished into a needle-like shape by repeatedly rolling the tea leaves, which presses out the internal moisture while...
Farming Japanese Tea
The second flush sprouting after apical dominance is broken. With the first flush (Ichiban-cha) harvest behind us, the second flush (Niban-cha) harvest is about to...
As harvest season arrived in Wazuka, much of my work focused on storytelling, capturing photos and videos and sharing the realities of life on a...
In Wazuka Town, the global surge in demand for Matcha has led to a significant increase in the cultivation of Tencha—the raw material for Matcha....
In March 2026, we completed the replanting of 4,500 "Ujihikari" saplings. Ujihikari is a cultivar unique to Kyoto. Among the various teas we offer for...
Last month, Daiki-san, Hiroki-san, and I headed to the shores of Lake Biwa. Japan’s largest lake, to learn more about Yoshizu. Yoshizu are traditional woven...
