Traditional tea ceremonies in Japan were born in Kyoto, which remains the spiritual heart. The art of the Japanese tea ceremony is mirrored in Zen Buddhism philosophy. Japanese tea ceremonies are ...

KYOTO—Geisha served tea beneath a cloud of ... Just as the delicate pink petals began to open, an outdoor tea ceremony was held by geisha and their “maiko” apprentices from the local ...

Visitors from around the world flock to Kyoto Prefecture’s Uji City for some of the best-quality, hand-picked green tea in the world. The city boasts tea in all different forms, from pure tea leaves ...

The town of Wazuka in southern Kyoto Prefecture has recently been in the spotlight as a producer of quality tea leaves. It produces around 40 percent of renowned Uji tea and 20 percent of choice ...