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Kagoshima and the British Royal Family: Historic Royal Visits to Sengan-en

Kagoshima and the British Royal Family: Histori...

Discover the remarkable connections between Kagoshima, the British Royal Family and Admiral Tōgō Heihachirō. When people in Britain think of Japan, places such as Tokyo, Kyoto and Mount Fuji may...

Kagoshima and the British Royal Family: Histori...

Discover the remarkable connections between Kagoshima, the British Royal Family and Admiral Tōgō Heihachirō. When people in Britain think of Japan, places such as Tokyo, Kyoto and Mount Fuji may...

Why Water Temperature Matters for Matcha; Scientific reasons

Why Water Temperature Matters for Matcha; Scien...

The Science Behind Our Recommendation of 70–80°C Water temperature is just as important as the type of water used to prepare matcha. For usucha, or thin matcha, we recommend starting...

Why Water Temperature Matters for Matcha; Scien...

The Science Behind Our Recommendation of 70–80°C Water temperature is just as important as the type of water used to prepare matcha. For usucha, or thin matcha, we recommend starting...

Britain and Kagoshima A Remarkable Connection

Britain and Kagoshima A Remarkable Connection

The relationship between Britain and Kagoshima began with cannon fire. It continued through classrooms, shipyards, industry and diplomacy — and today it gives British tea drinkers another reason to discover...

Britain and Kagoshima A Remarkable Connection

The relationship between Britain and Kagoshima began with cannon fire. It continued through classrooms, shipyards, industry and diplomacy — and today it gives British tea drinkers another reason to discover...

From Conflict to Friendship: Britain, Satsuma (Kagoshima) and the Story Behind Our Kagoshima Matcha

From Conflict to Friendship: Britain, Satsuma (...

The relationship between Britain and Kagoshima began with cannon fire. It continued through classrooms, shipyards, industry and diplomacy — and today it gives British tea drinkers another reason to discover...

From Conflict to Friendship: Britain, Satsuma (...

The relationship between Britain and Kagoshima began with cannon fire. It continued through classrooms, shipyards, industry and diplomacy — and today it gives British tea drinkers another reason to discover...

The Origins of Japanese Culture 4

The Origins of Japanese Culture 4

Why Kyushu Matters When overseas visitors think of Japanese history and traditional culture, Kyoto is often the first place that comes to mind. And for good reason. Kyoto was Japan’s...

The Origins of Japanese Culture 4

Why Kyushu Matters When overseas visitors think of Japanese history and traditional culture, Kyoto is often the first place that comes to mind. And for good reason. Kyoto was Japan’s...

The Origins of Japanese Culture 3

The Origins of Japanese Culture 3

Why Does Japan Have Both Shrines and Temples? A Short History of Kami, Buddhism and Religious Life in Japan When travelling around Japan, you will see shrines and temples almost...

The Origins of Japanese Culture 3

Why Does Japan Have Both Shrines and Temples? A Short History of Kami, Buddhism and Religious Life in Japan When travelling around Japan, you will see shrines and temples almost...