
A Historical Walk Through Japanese Tea
Take a stroll through Kyoto’s Yamashiro region, the historical nexus of Japanese tea production, with a history dating back some 800 years.

Slurp on Some Matcha-Flavored Ramen
Ramen and green tea are two of the best things to make if you’ve got a pot of hot water; however, now you can have both at once!

Drip, Drip, Drip Goes the Green Tea
Calling itself the world’s first hand-drip green tea shop, Tokyo Saryo is now open for business in Tokyo.

Yokokan Teien: A Splendid Secret Garden
One of the three best Japanese gardens as selected by the U.S.-based Sukiya Living Magazine (The Journal of Japanese Gardening), this is a pleasant gem hidden in Fukui City.
Make Your Own Enormous Green Tea Pancakes
With just a rice cooker and a few extra ingredients, you too can make your very own giant green tea pancake.
7 Matcha Sweets to Die for in Kyoto!
Love matcha? Then you have to try these seven unique sweets from seven hot Kyoto shops!
Back with a Chocolatey Vengeance
Starbucks' newest (re)addition to its Frappuccino lineup blends two delicious sweets into one smooth and refreshing drink.
Top 5 Green Tea Parfaits in Kyoto
While the Kyoto area is known for its green tea, why not take it to the next level with a green tea parfait?
Artless Craft Tea & Coffee
Similar to a Japanese tea room, this café places less emphasis on design and more on high quality hand-roasted tea and coffee.
Enjoy Starbucks Matcha Tea Anytime
Starbucks matcha marches into the Via lineup with a new, Japan-exclusive green tea drink mix.
Japan—Where Tradition Meets the Future
World Heritage , Temples & Shrines
Centered around a slick video of 45 locations across three regions of Japan, the JNTO's new European campaign is a beauty to behold.
The New Classics: Culture Experiences in Tokyo
Traditional Japanese experiences have been receiving a revamp, with visitors and locals alike flocking to try new versions of old favorites!
Moss Garden Café Has Us Enchanted
With amazing outdoor eating spaces set on moss-covered grounds in the middle of the woods, this is a secret haven for lovers of nature and Studio Ghibli.
Snack on Some Strawberries Dipped in Matcha
Take your tastebuds for a ride when you bite into this delicious dessert from Japan's most popular discount interior shop.
Top 6 Souvenirs to Take Home from Kyoto
Kyoto's deep history makes it one of the best places in Japan to find old-fashioned crafts and handmade goods you won't find anywhere else.
San Grams: A Third-Wave Green Tea Shop & Café
The third-wave green tea movement is taking root right in the heart of Japan’s green tea industry.
Have a Cuppa in Kanazawa’s Old Town
While traveling in Kanazawa, be sure to stop for a nice, fresh cup of tea from a tea shop dating back to the Edo Period (1603-1868)!
Matcha or Sencha? A Green Tea Primer
Explore the different kinds of green tea in Japan. Discover the differences between sencha, matcha, hojicha and more!
The Japanese Secret to Longevity Through Food
Food & Drink , Healthy Japanese Food
For more than a decade, Japanese people have remained in the top ranks of the longevity scale. One of the biggest secrets to their long lives is rooted in their cuisine.
7 Cute Cafés in Tokyo
Discover some of the cutest cafés in Tokyo. You won't just want to visit for the food, but for the whole experience!