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Matcha is the new drink of choice at hip cafes worldwide, but Japanese producers are struggling to keep up with soaring demand for the powdered green tea.
Pull out a nice tea set, and even the plainest cup of black tea suddenly feels special. Those graceful little pots and mugs turn sipping into something that looks almost fancy, no white gloves ...
Senior officials from the US and Japan are set to meet this week to discuss trade and tariffs as both countries look to strengthen their economic ties, with a current trade volume of nearly $228 ...
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan will impose rules on Monday on how children's names in Chinese characters are pronounced, amid growing concern over what are known as "kirakira names" -- flashy or unusual ...
British embassy in Japan left red-faced after serving Rs 3,000 tea set in paper cups at expo 'As a Brit resident in Japan, it's embarrassing, & 5,000 yen!,' one X user commented on the embassy's ...
Each venue will serve signature tea blends in refined porcelain tea sets, accompanied by traditional Russian treats such as baranki — ring-shaped bagels known for their unique texture — and ...
And that’s because Japan is known for making products that are incredibly well-designed, thoughtfully packaged, and built to last. From everyday essentials to quirky collectibles, you’re getting ...
Freddie Freeman's wife, Chelsea, took a break from the bustling baseball season to immerse herself in Japanese culture.
Opt for a four-foot brass platter, with Iranian hand-painted plates. Fresh fruits, while adding a colour, enhances both nutrition and appetite through sensory perception, making it a rich experience.
Japan Can't Produce Enough Matcha Tea as Global Popularity Booms On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, what’s driving the global matcha boom? And why can’t makers in Japan just…make more of it?
The Japanese tea room teaches traditional Chanoyu tea rituals, passed down by Samurai, in the heart of the city.