Head to the unsung Japanese region of Tohoku to discover its traditional inns, and immerse yourself in the thermal waters ...

SAKAI — In Sakai, the city where the great tea master Sen no Rikyu (1522-91) was born and worked, tea culture is still alive and well.

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Duchess Fine Teas has officially launched in the Philippines, offering a curated selection of premium teas from around the world. The brand introduces a ...

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Freddie Freeman's wife, Chelsea, took a break from the bustling baseball season to immerse herself in Japanese culture.

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The first West Coast outpost of New York-based matcha specialist Kettl opened in Los Angeles’s Los Feliz neighborhood in late ...

Kanazawa has an active arts scene with sights such as Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan's prettiest gardens, and the 21st ...

One aspect many people who haven’t interacted closely with Chinese culture may not realise is the profound meaning behind gifting green tea.

This file photo taken on March 29, 2022 shows Yu Chi-Hsuan (L) introducing to foreign visitors the Song Dynasty-style tea whisking skills at a ...