Masanori Den Shirak represents the third generation of tea merchants, carrying forward a tradition that began when his grandfather first recognized the potential of Shizuoka, Japan, as a top-tier ...

Shizuoka is home to Mount Fuji, an icon of Japan’s natural beauty. While the mountain is visible throughout most of Shizuoka Prefecture, it is best experienced by visiting towns like Gotemba and ...

Until now, Shizuoka Prefecture had placed first since record-keeping began in 1959 while Kagoshima was ranked second for many years for producing "aracha" (unrefined or raw green tea), where ...

If you've spent any time online recently, you've probably noticed a vibrant green drink popping up everywhere from Instagram ...

Green tea is a major industry in Shizuoka prefecture, on Japan’s Pacific coast. Over a third of the tea leaves produced in the country come from Shizuoka. A Google search for “Shizuoka ...

the Japanese prefecture of Shizuoka will welcome an array of must-see events next year – from early cherry blossom, giant kites and doll festivals to spectacular firework displays and green tea ...

SHIZUOKA—Long the top tea-growing prefecture in Japan, Shizuoka has been surpassed by Kagoshima, dropping into second place for the first time since record-keeping began in 1959. For many years ...

in Shizuoka. Scientists are especially intrigued by several key components in green tea — an amino acid called theanine and a group of plant antioxidants known as catechins. Theanine ...