World O-CHA Festival in Shizuoka 世界お茶まつり
by Katrina Wild June 4, 2024 Every three years, Shizuoka Prefecture hosts the World O-CHA Festival, a celebration of tea's rich history, innovation, and diversity. The latest event in...
All About Japanese Tea Culture
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Ume: The symbol of spring with many uses
The flowers of ume, the Japanese plum, bloom in February and March, announcing the beginning of spring. Around this time many people gather at parks and temples to admire the...
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Baisao: The First Tea Master
Meet the Edo Period nomadic monk who helped popularize tea steeping in Japan.
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The Chatsumi Song, celebrating the spring flush of tea leaves (video)
A traditional Japanese folk song, now often sung by little children, celebrating the coming of the spring flush. English subtitles on this video. Video from Himawari, who specializes in Japanese...
