Featured in the Asahi Shimbun

Published in the Asahi Shimbun on May 15, 2016

An article was published about the tea picking experience at "Dai Nagoya University" that I went to on the 14th.

We exhibited at Mitsukoshi Nihombashi Main Store.

The week from May 18th to 24th, 2016

Mitsukoshi Nihombashi Main Store Main Building/Basement1Floor GroceryG12(In front of Harrods)

PR was sold.

There was some nice thoughtfulness in the pillar behind it.

Naturally hand-picked matcha

Naturally prepared hand-picked matcha,

Hand-picked tea rice

Unique to a tea place

Mikawa traditional hand-picked tea rice

Naturally grown, hand-picked new tea

Youthful scent

Naturally grown, hand-picked new tea

Hand-picked matcha baked goods

It has been sold.

We want our customers to experience the taste of our "naturally hand-picked tea."

It was a very successful week.

The exhibit itself is a very valuable experience,

Just during the exhibition on May 20th, Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Main Store was designated an Important Cultural Property.

It was also a valuable experience to be there when good news was announced.

Thank you to everyone who came to see my blog.

To our customers who have always been loyal customers.

The customers who stopped and listened to what I had to say.

Thanks to everyone at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Main Store for their cooperation.

thank you very much.

The Wakazono Community Center "Tea Range Team" held a tea picking experience.

Sunday, May 8, 2016

We had a tea picking experience with the "Tea Range Team" at Toyota City Wakazono Community Center.

This is an event hosted by the Wakazono Community Center in the area.

Every other year, we hold a tea picking experience at Takakaen's tea fields.

This time it was full in 10 minutes.

The tea leaves in early May are soft,

Unique to this time of year

We had the opportunity to experience picking the delicate new tea buds.

"It was fun," we received voices of joy and gratitude.

I'm happy.

Please come visit us again.

thank you very much.

Tea picking experience for foreigners

May 15, 2016 (Sun) 13:00

We held a tea picking experience for foreigners.

Tea picking experience for foreigners Tea girl costume

Tea picking experience hosted by TIA

Not just cars,

They came by train from Meitetsu Wakabayashi Station,

17 people participated, some of whom came by bicycle.

In a traditional natural tea garden

You can try hand-picking,

Factory tours and

You can also try tea rice and cold-brewed deep-steamed tea with matcha.

I'm glad that all the participants enjoyed themselves.

Some people even say they want to try picking tea leaves in earnest.

Thank you for participating despite the heat.

Please come visit us again.

Nagoya University students participated in a tea picking experience.

May 14, 2016 (Sat) 10:00~

Promoting lifelong learning

Students from Nagoya University came to pick tea leaves.

Experience tea picking in the season of fresh greenery ~Learn about tea from the highest ranking tea farmer in Aichi Prefecture~

So,

This time, we picked tea leaves in a naturally cultivated tea plantation.

The subtitle says "Let's learn about tea."

The owner's explanation is very enthusiastic.

Even though it was hot, everyone listened attentively.

thank you.

Takakoen Natural Tea Farm Hand-picking Experience

In a traditional, naturally-trained tea plantation,

You can experience the picking method, "squeezing picking."

Takakoen Tea Picking Experience

Since I had the chance,

Wearing a kasuri kimono,

Commemorative photo.

It was also worn by men.

There was also a tour and lecture at the factory.

Please listen carefully,

It was a happy time.

Dear members of Greater Nagoya University,

Thank you for coming.

Please come visit us again.

Wakazono Elementary School held a tea picking experience.

Local elementary school

144 fifth graders from Wakazono Elementary School came to experience tea picking.

As part of learning about the traditional tea industry in the region

As part of our comprehensive learning, we had the experience of picking tea leaves.

The fifth graders listened to what I had to say seriously.

This time, it's Isshin Niyo (one core, two leaves)

Pick it up with.

The children carefully pick the fruit.

···thank you.

Did you pick it?

The tea leaves are taken home,

You can make new tea or black tea at home.

You can enjoy it by making it into tempura.

Thank you to all the fifth graders for coming.

The accompanying teachers, volunteer mothers and fathers,

Thank you for coming despite the heat.

Please come visit us again.

Tea picking experience and tea-filled lunch

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

In collaboration with Hidamari-kai,

A very popular experience event every year

We held a "Tea Picking Experience & Tea Lunch".

Tea picking is done in a machine-harvested field.

How to pick two leaves and one stem

It's a simple experience.

Wearing a kasuri kimono

Commemorative photo.

After the experience, you will enjoy a tea-themed lunch, including tempura made with the tea leaves you picked.

It was a packed event.

To everyone who participated,

To everyone who cooperated,

Hidamari-kai,

Orange Mama,

thank you very much.

The 16th Ofukuichi was held.

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

The 16th "Ofukuichi" was held.

This time it's spring break,

We had a mini experience together with the morning market.

OLIVE OLIVE-san,

They let me try my hand at Saori weaving.

Saori "Quick Weaving" experience.

I'm obsessed with quaint, colorful yarns.

Have you created a piece that you like?

There were also many other mini-experiences.

"When are you going to do it again?"

It was great to hear the children's happy voices.

Next up, we will be holding a special experience called "Ofukuichi" in the summer on Saturday, July 16th.

Thank you for coming.

Please come visit us again.

This is Yuki from the secretariat.

The 15th "Ofukuichi" morning market was held.

The website was under construction,

I'll let you know what's been happening so far, albeit a little late.

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

The 15th morning market, "Ofukuichi," was held.

Thanks to all of you, we have reached our 2nd anniversary.

First time exhibiting. Macchupan.

Moreover, they were a valuable exhibitor before the opening.

Made with homemade natural yeast made from local fruits and domestic wheat

A bakery in Okazaki City.

The store will open at the end of April.

First store: Sakai Nori Store.

A seaweed specialty store in Nagoya City.

Freshly baked seaweed from Aichi Prefecture

He brought it to me.

In addition, Mr. Inabu of Acorn Village,

Chiki Chiki Bagel

Okui Farm

Foot Reflexology Massage by Sugino

Takakaen exhibited.

In appreciation of the 2nd anniversary of Ofukuichi,

Fuku-chan handmade

We served sweet sake.

Made with glutinous rice from Okui Farm and rice koji

Amazake from Aichi Prefecture.

It was sugar-free,

It was a delicious amazake with a natural sweetness.

This was Machupan's first time exhibiting.

There was a long line when the store opened on April 30th, and it has been so popular since then that bread has sold out every day by 12 o'clock.

Those who were able to get an early taste at Ofukuichi were lucky.

We were invited to the Wakazono Elementary School Festival.

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Fifth grade students at Toyota City Wakazono Elementary School

I was invited to the festival.

Fifth graders pick tea leaves in May.

Next, we experienced rice planting and harvesting.

The activity is intended to express gratitude and also serve as a way to present what they have learned.

For this festival,

The fifth grade elementary school students put a lot of thought into creating and preparing the presentation.

Among the various events, they held a tea quiz,

They have fun and come up with creative ideas,

It was an impressive and happy time.

In addition, elementary school students grew and cooked rice.

We were also treated to the traditional dish "hand-picked tea rice."

It made me feel happy and it was delicious.

I was very happy to be invited to such a wonderful event.

It was a very valuable and fulfilling time.

Starting with the principal, teachers,

To all 5th grade students.

thank you very much.