Deep tilling literally refers to the act of plowing the soil deeply. The benefits gained from deep tilling include loosening the soil, stirring the organic...
Farming Japanese Tea
The second tea harvest wrapped up in the second half of July, just as the intense heat set in. Once the second harvest is complete,...
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...
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...
