Life with tea

Entering a Japanese Space: The Art of Graceful ...

Hello everyone, I'm Keko, one of the online staff members😊 When visiting a traditional Japanese setting, every movement—how you walk, sit, and gesture—carries meaning. Each gesture embodies respect, care, and...

Behind the Scenes at Nakamura Tokichi Honten

Hello everyone! Today, I want to share the unique charm of our café and the inviting atmosphere of our store in Uji, Kyoto. Walking into Nakamura Tokichi Honten is like...

Celebrating Kuchikiri: The Tradition of Aged Ja...

Hello everyone,This is  Keko, your online staff member.Have you ever heard the term "Kuchikiri"?   In the world of Japanese tea, "Kuchikiri" refers to the opening of a tea jar...

Celebrate Autumn with Our Seasonal Matcha Treat...

Hello everyone, I'm Keko, one of the online staff members. As autumn settles in and brings a gentle coolness to the air, we’re thrilled to share some of our most...

Enjoying Moments of Stillness with Matcha

When preparing matcha, the first step is to reach for the natsume, a small wooden container that holds the vibrant green tea powder. Then, with a calm and steady hand,...

Welcoming You with the Spirit of Japanese Tea –...

Hello everyone, this is Keko from the online team.Before our main store opens each day, it sits quietly, waiting to come to life. But behind the scenes, our staff are...

“Remains” from the tea room

"Remains"   Today's delivery is from the main store's tea room. I only have a few left of the tea I cut off last November.   Who and what kind...

Sweet potato tea porridge

Hello everyone. This is Midopa, an online staff member. When it gets chilly, I miss warm pots and cocoa.   And seasonal flavors like roasted sweet potatoes and chestnuts that...