Life with tea

The Gentle Scenery Painted by Japanese Tea

Hello everyone, this is Keko from our Online Store. Whenever you purchase tea from our online store,I often find myself wondering—how do you enjoy it? Perhaps it’s on a quiet...

Azabudai Hills Summer Evening Festival

Hello everyone, this is Keko from the online staff at Nakamura Tokichi. From August 8th (Fri) to 11th (Mon, holiday), we had the pleasure of joining the Summer Evening Festival...

The Japanese Art of Quiet Consideration and Tim...

Hello from Japan. This is Keko, your online guide. When we speak with our international guests,we’re often told, “Japanese people are so different.” “Why do you speak so softly?”“Why are...

Hills Workshop for Kids: Becoming a Tea Merchan...

Hills Workshop for Kids: Becoming a Tea Merchant for a Day!On August 4th, we hosted a special children’s workshop at the Azabudai Hills Kamiyacho Station Plaza: “Let’s Become a Tea...

The Gentle Chime of Summer: Finding Coolness in...

he Gentle Chime of Summer: Finding Coolness in the Sound of Wind Chimes Hello everyone 😊 This is Keko from our online team.The sun has started to shine more intensely...

Japanese Tea Utensils and the Art of Consideration

In Japanese tea culture, even the smallest object has meaning. A whisk made from bamboo.A bowl that fits gently into both hands.A container with no ornament, but quiet grace. These...

Tea for Late Summer – Savoring the Season’s End

Hello everyone, this is Keko from the online team 😊 As we move through August and pass the traditional marker of Risshū (the beginning of autumn),we’re still feeling the full...

How to Make Matcha Protein – A Nutritious and F...

Looking to add a touch of Japanese elegance and antioxidant power to your protein routine? Matcha Protein is a wholesome, energizing option that blends the umami richness of high-grade matcha...