Life with tea

Don't fall in love with tea.

    Don't fall in love with tea. That's what I learned when I started purchasing crude tea and assessing its quality.   As an amateur, I had no idea...

what number

200, 160, 180, 90... The staff around Keko, including Keko, These are the numbers you see and say out loud almost every day.   This is not a calculation. There...

Even tea leaves🍃

Shincha during this time of year is simply divine.Indeed, there's nothing quite like the aroma of freshly brewed Shincha.The moment you take that first sip and the hot water washes...

“Tango no Sekku.”

Hello everyone, I hope you're all doing well. This is Keko from the online staff.   The fifth of May is a national holiday. "Tango no Sekku," which translates to...

seasonal limited menu at the Nakamura Tokichi G...

Hello everyone! 😊 I'm Keko, an online staff member. As temperatures rise like summer before the holiday season in Japan, we are experiencing sweaty days one after another. This time,...

Yabusame Shinji

Hello,I'm Keko, an online staff member.How are you all spending your holidays?Some may be relaxing at home to unwind from the usual fatigue, while others may have plans for visiting...

Uji Mimurotoji Temple (三室戸寺)azaleas Garden

Hello everyone, I hope you're all doing well. This is Keko from the online staff. As the chill of winter finally relinquishes its grip on Kyoto, there's an undeniable sense...

Wisteria trellis at Byodoin Phoenix Hall at its...

Hello everyone! 😊 I'm Keko from the online staff.   In Uji, Kyoto, there are so many famous spots that you might find it hard to decide where to go...