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Japanese tea, slow travel and everyday life in Minamiaso, Kumamoto.

Echoes from the Tea Fields

Discover Kahoku Chayama Uta, a traditional folk song born in the tea fields of Kumamoto nearly 200 years ago, and how its melodies continue to connect generations today.

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Did You Know Tea Plants Bloom?

Did you know that tea plants produce flowers? Every autumn, delicate white blossoms appear among the green leaves. Although flowering is often considered undesirable in commercial tea cultivation, the flowers blooming naturally at Miyazaki Tea Farm in Minamiaso reveal another side of tea — one that reflects the beauty

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One Leaf, Five Expressions of Kyushu

Discover the diversity of Kyushu teas through a sensory journey in Minamiaso, Kumamoto. From five distinctive teas and aromatic water extracted from fresh tea leaves to traditional wagashi and charcoal-grilled dango, explore the flavors, craftsmanship, and culture of Japan Tea with TeaScape.

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