I Visited the Green Tea Fields! – Shincha Season in Full Swing

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. May 2025

It’s Shincha Season! Discover Japan’s Freshest Green Tea in Shizuoka!

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.

Seasonal Stories · 25. March 2025

The Arrival of Cherry Blossoms: Embrace the Beauty of Spring

There's a Japanese expression that goes, 'Three Cold Days, and Four Warm Days.' This is how spring arrives each year. There were some very cold days last week, but it's been quite warm the past few days. I pass by Sumpu Castle park almost every day and have been longing for the time when the cherry blossoms start blooming. And then, FINALLY, the cherry blossoms have started to bloom! The weather forecast reports that they will be in full bloom on April 4th-5th, around the time of Shizuoka...

Tourist spots in Shizuoka/Shimizu · 14. December 2024

Miho no Matsubara as a World Heritage Site: A Sacred, Iconic Japanese Landscape

Have you ever seen pictures or household goods featuring Mount Fuji with pine trees? This is the place where you can find that iconic scenery!

Seasonal Stories · 07. December 2024

Discover the Best Cherry Blossom "Sakura" Views in Shizuoka/Shimizu

While winter is just getting started, have you already started planning your "Hanami" trip for the upcoming spring? Now is the perfect time to plan ahead and get ready to experience the beauty of cherry blossoms, or Sakura! Here are some of the best cherry blossom spots in the Shizuoka and Shimizu areas, all easily accessible for travelers.