Testimonials · 30. September 2025

My tour with Akane in and around Shizuoka was a great experience. She perfectly fulfilled my wish to take a tour off the beaten track. The visit to a tea and wasabi farm deep inland was a dream come true for me. The way back to Shizuoka was also something special. At my request, Akane took me to places that are unusual for tourists. Akane's enthusiasm for her hometown was palpable at every moment. I am very grateful that she made this wonderful day possible for me.

Seasons & Events · 18. May 2025

Last time, I wrote that the shincha (new green tea) season had just started. This week, I finally went to visit the green tea fields, and I’m happy to say — the season is really in full swing now! It’s even more beautiful than I expected.

Seasons & Events · 07. May 2025

You might be feeling a little sad as the cherry blossom season comes to an end. But don’t worry, there’s something else just as exciting has already arrived: Shincha season! Shincha, which means "new tea" (Shin = new, Cha = tea in Japanese), marks the start of one of Japan’s most exciting tea seasons.