Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada, two stars of the hit series “Shogun,” discuss history, acting and what they’d bring to the ...

In southwest China, the ancient teahouses of the Sichuan provincial capital are being reimagined as hipster hangouts where ...

Wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets, are more than just delightful treats; they are a portal into Japan’s illustrious past.

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Delve into the washitsu's role in Japanese homes, blending cultural history with contemporary interior design for a unique ...

As well as offering steeping instructions, it also gave a quick history of tea in Japan ... Sen no Rikyu began to formalize the Japanese tea ceremony in the 16th century and matcha became the drink of ...

Discover how Matcha is harvested, its history, how to make/use it ... Reina has over 10 years of experience with the Japanese tea ceremony (second-degree Urasenke tea ceremony instructor).

A tea ceremony lasts hours and creates a full ... adding that while there wasn’t necessarily a conservation perspective in ancient Japan, people were already aware of the importance of storage ...

Matcha isn't just another trending keyword, the story runs deep... Unlike traditional tea, where leaves are steeped in hot water, matcha dissolves the entire tea leaf into the drink itself. .Tried ...

Assassin’s Creed Shadows quickly clarifies that it’s not a history game ... early side quest called “The Tea Ceremony.” “Tea ceremony is huge in Japan,” said Masumi, who grew up ...

The growing thirst for matcha, fuelled by posts on social media, has resulted in a global shortage of the green tea powder, puzzling producers and causing specialist stores in Japan to enforce ...

Fujimori is well-versed in sadō (tea ceremony) , and his previous ... He has a unique interpretation of the history of Japanese houses and their relationship to tea rooms.