Although it can contain as much, if not more, caffeine than black tea, green tea provides a mellow energetic boost without ...

As part of her MBA, Cherie Luo interned on a matcha farm near Kyoto, Japan. It made her reflect on being in "hyper-growth ...

Hojicha is known as the “table wine” of green tea in Japan and has lower caffeine – which is perfect for an evening tea pairing. It’s toasty and nutty on the palate. Lastly, Genmaicha is sometimes ...

In Tokyo one day early this month, a Japanese policeman noticed a woman ... The place is swept clean, but I had no time to prepare tea.” Other raids—at a greengrocer’s home in Shimizu ...

For those who love old-school Japanese architecture as well as all things kawaii, opt for Resi Stay Nishiki’s adorable Maiko Hello Kitty Room. If you’re more of a fan of Kyoto’s green tea ...

Foundation of modern Japan is laid. Hideyoshi's ambition to conquer Korea and China is thwarted by local resistance. Arts such as painting, monumental decorative designs, and the tea ceremony continue ...

The Japanese-inspired afternoon tea here features savoury dishes ... From the tea menu, opt for hojicha, a roasted green tea, ...

Japanese is a language isolate, spoken by 121 million people in Japanese archipelago. There are small Japanese communities in American Samoa, Hawaii, North and South ...

Record rainfall has brought deadly flooding and landslides to a coastal region of Japan still recovering from a devastating New Year’s Day earthquake. Japan’s weather agency issued its highest ...

If you enjoy a cup of green tea, you may have dabbled in the sencha variety. But to make the very best cup, there are a few ...