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Tea with Samurai
I am a big fan of matcha tea and have been practicing the Japanese tea ceremony for over 25 years. I teach the Japanese tea ceremony in my tearoom in...
Tea with Samurai
I am a big fan of matcha tea and have been practicing the Japanese tea ceremony for over 25 years. I teach the Japanese tea ceremony in my tearoom in...
Yukitsuri ( Hanging snow)
You might be enjoying a skiing holiday right now. I have heard that is has been snowing a lot in Japan this winter. The snow is so pretty, and it’s...
Yukitsuri ( Hanging snow)
You might be enjoying a skiing holiday right now. I have heard that is has been snowing a lot in Japan this winter. The snow is so pretty, and it’s...
New Year, New Healthy lifestyle
Happy New Year 2022!I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and new year.I thought a lot about my wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle during my holiday break. I love...
New Year, New Healthy lifestyle
Happy New Year 2022!I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and new year.I thought a lot about my wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle during my holiday break. I love...
How to Use and Maintain a Chasen (Bamboo Whisk)...
Chasen were developed to mix our beloved matcha tea. 90% of Japanese whisks are produced in Nara prefecture, not too far from the famous Kyoto! Some chasens are very reasonably...
How to Use and Maintain a Chasen (Bamboo Whisk)...
Chasen were developed to mix our beloved matcha tea. 90% of Japanese whisks are produced in Nara prefecture, not too far from the famous Kyoto! Some chasens are very reasonably...
Beautiful Silk Kimonos and Haori Jackets
Written by Sophie, September 2021 As summer leaves and we transition into autumn it’s time to start pulling coats out of storage boxes and figuring out what to wear. I always...
Beautiful Silk Kimonos and Haori Jackets
Written by Sophie, September 2021 As summer leaves and we transition into autumn it’s time to start pulling coats out of storage boxes and figuring out what to wear. I always...
Why you should invest in a Chasen Stand
If you have ever tried to make matcha at home, you know it’s almost impossible to get the signature frothy foam without a chasen – a traditional bamboo whisk. Not...
Why you should invest in a Chasen Stand
If you have ever tried to make matcha at home, you know it’s almost impossible to get the signature frothy foam without a chasen – a traditional bamboo whisk. Not...