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The delicate world of “Tea and Incense” 🫖✨

The delicate world of “Tea and Incense” 🫖✨

In the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, even the smallest incense container (kōgō) carries its own story and seasonal feeling. From lacquered treasures to playful animal-shaped pieces — every detail is...

The delicate world of “Tea and Incense” 🫖✨

In the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, even the smallest incense container (kōgō) carries its own story and seasonal feeling. From lacquered treasures to playful animal-shaped pieces — every detail is...

I’m moving to Kyoto to study Japanese tea.

I’m moving to Kyoto to study Japanese tea.

I live in Fukuoka, on the western side of Japan.Just a short trip away is Yame, famous for its exquisite tea. This spring, I’ve decided to move to Kyoto for...

I’m moving to Kyoto to study Japanese tea.

I live in Fukuoka, on the western side of Japan.Just a short trip away is Yame, famous for its exquisite tea. This spring, I’ve decided to move to Kyoto for...

🌸🎎 A hidden spring gem in Japan

🌸🎎 A hidden spring gem in Japan

Yanagawa’s Sagemon Hina Festival ✨ Colorful handmade “Sagemon” decorations gently swaying along the canals… This is the heart of Yanagawa’s Doll Festival (Hina Matsuri) in Fukuoka Prefecture 💕 Originating in...

🌸🎎 A hidden spring gem in Japan

Yanagawa’s Sagemon Hina Festival ✨ Colorful handmade “Sagemon” decorations gently swaying along the canals… This is the heart of Yanagawa’s Doll Festival (Hina Matsuri) in Fukuoka Prefecture 💕 Originating in...

Our shop is finally ready!No.2

Our shop is finally ready!No.2

After many lessons from my Etsy journey, I’ve finally taken the leap and built my own website on Shopify. 💛 Unlike Etsy, where fans were already waiting, Shopify means I...

Our shop is finally ready!No.2

After many lessons from my Etsy journey, I’ve finally taken the leap and built my own website on Shopify. 💛 Unlike Etsy, where fans were already waiting, Shopify means I...

Our shop is finally ready!

Our shop is finally ready!

A while ago, my Etsy account was suddenly suspended, and I was completely devastated. All the reviews, trust, and achievements I had built up one by one over the years...

Our shop is finally ready!

A while ago, my Etsy account was suddenly suspended, and I was completely devastated. All the reviews, trust, and achievements I had built up one by one over the years...

Finding Comfort in Loose Leaf Tea

Finding Comfort in Loose Leaf Tea

In Japan, it’s a long-standing tradition to find green tea sets in ryokan (traditional inn) rooms. I have fond memories of making tea with my mother when I was a...

Finding Comfort in Loose Leaf Tea

In Japan, it’s a long-standing tradition to find green tea sets in ryokan (traditional inn) rooms. I have fond memories of making tea with my mother when I was a...