Many first-time visitors head to the former capital, but try peaceful Yamaguchi for seasonal cherry blossom, temples and tea ...

Tsubohachi, hailed as the number one Izakaya style restaurant in Hokkaido, excites patrons of all ages who crave interactive and personalized dining options with a DIY teppanyaki concept. This pre fix ...

SAKAI — In Sakai, the city where the great tea master Sen no Rikyu (1522-91) was born and worked, tea culture is still alive and well.

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Leaders in the matcha industry are predicting a matcha shortage this spring. Sparked by a huge surge in demand, it’s possible ...

Let's talk about the matcha popularity surge! Can Japan keep up with global demand? In recent years, matcha, Japan's iconic powdered green tea has become a global sensation. Once reserved for ...

Getting your matcha fix may soon become more difficult as tea farmers in Japan face record-high demand that is driving a potential shortage. Uuganbayar – stock.adobe.com In 2024, major tea ...

Japan has a matcha shortage despite record levels of production. Shops are selling out of the green tea powder as soon as they hit the shelves. On today’s Big Take Asia Podcast, host K. Oanh Ha talks ...