The air buzzes with chatter as tea enthusiasts jostle for a spot in a packed showroom at the Toronto Reference Library, eager to taste ceremonial matcha poured from elegant teapots. The 11th annual ...

Tea pots are back. According to a recent survey by B&Q, millennials are embracing “cottage core”, yearning for a simpler life and old fashioned ways, which means – hurrah! – out with the messy ...

A former guesthouse standing on a university campus in the capital's Setagaya Ward blends the traditional architecture of a tea ceremony house with modernist features, adopting a predominantly silver ...

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Making tea is easy. Basically, all you need is a drinking vessel, hot water and plant bits. I prefer loose-leaf tea over bagged, because the latter is typically crumbled up plant parts called ...

Pairing wine with Japanese cuisine isn’t just an experiment in taste, but an intricate dance—a fusion of centuries-old culinary traditions and the refined complexities of viticulture.

According to Shizu Okusa, the founder of wellness brand Apothékary, one of the most compelling aspects of Japan’s culture is how well-being is woven into the fabric of everyday life. “The Great ...

The practice of drinking warm or hot water is a habit deeply rooted in Japanese culture. For many people in Japan, drinking warm water, especially when waking up or during meals, is more than just a ...

Japan's exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products rose 3.7% to a record high in 2024, despite China's ban on seafood imports following Tokyo Electric Power's water discharge from the ...

Oolong tea may offer health benefits due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is known as a traditional Chinese tea and may fight cancer, lower blood pressure, and have protective ...

Japanese culture offers numerous habits for a balanced lifestyle. By borrowing these simple yet effective habits from Japanese culture, anyone can improve their relationship with food and prevent ...