Japanese Tea Culture

The Japanese have long been known for their appreciation of tea. This is not surprising, considering that Japan has the largest population of people who drink green tea in the world. There are many different types of Japanese green teas out there to choose from. In this blo...

Tea drinking is a Japanese tradition that has been around for many years. It has also provided Japanese people with a healthy and calming pastime. As such, it is important to know the customs of this Japanese institution in order to be polite and respectful when drinking te...

What Are The Japanese Tea Cups Usually Called? What Are The Differences? The main distinction between traditional Japanese teacups and Western tea cups is that Read more

The Japanese tea ceremony (茶道, sadō or chadō, lit. "the way of tea" or 茶の湯, chanoyu) is a centuries-old Japanese tradition. It's a traditional tearoom with a tatami floor where you can prepare and drink green tea in a ceremonial manner. One of the main aims of the te...

What Is The Philosophy Behind Kintsugi? The Japanese art of filling cracks in porcelain with liquid gold resin is a reminder to us all that flaws can be the key attributes. “The world breaks everyone, then some become strong at the broken places.” Read more

We throw away a mug, teapot, or priceless vase bitterly and regretfully as it falls and splits into a thousand pieces. However, there is an alternative: a Japanese technique that emphasizes and reinforces the splits, thus increasing the worth of the broken piece. It's named...