Intense. Overwhelming. Steeped in history. Surreal. Kyara, Rakoku, Manaban, Manaka, Sumotara, Sasora… The names echoed as I arrived. With an address in hand and a pair of socks, I headed to my ...

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Although only recently experiencing a boost in popularity in the West, matcha has a long and complex history and culture originating in Asia.

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Japan’s cherry blossoms, a hallmark of spring, are expected to bloom on schedule this year, with Tokyo’s first flowers ...

At a big-hearted retreat surrounded by nature, Zen rituals fused with mindfulness practices teach Kate Crockett to be more ...

Wiki-licious Yuki Cheesecake/Happy Buns 10:30 a.m., Amezaiku candy craft sculpting by Shan Ichiyanagi 1 p.m., Shinobue with ...

Last month was the hatsugama (first tea gathering of the year) performed by Chado Urasenke Tankokai Seattle Association at the Bellevue Children’s Academy in Bellevue, Washington.

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Wondering what to wear in Sri Lanka? Whether you’re heading to Sigiriya ... mountainous Ella, surrounded by tea plantations, and lots of beautiful beach towns. We were travelling for almost a month.