Seasonal Stories · 18日 5月 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.

Seasonal Stories · 07日 5月 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.

Food · 25日 1月 2025

Have you ever tried wasabi? If you're a fan of Japanese food such as sushi or sashimi,, you may have. Its spiciness gives a special flavor to these dishes.　Wasabi is a plant native to Japan. While there are several areas in Japan where wasabi is widely cultivated, the Utohgi area in Shizuoka is the birthplace of water wasabi cultivation, which began around 400 years ago.

Food · 21日 12月 2024

UNESCO recognized Japan's traditional alcohol brewing method as an intangible cultural heritage on December 5th, 2024!

Food · 04日 11月 2024

One of the popular local specialty in Shizuoka City is sakura shrimp. They can only be found in Taiwan and Suruga Bay in Shizuoka around the world, making them very rare and precious!

Food · 04日 10月 2024

Green tea is the drink that everyone thinks of when it comes to Japan. In fact, Shizuoka is the top producer of green tea in the country.