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Matcha Experience on a Cruise or Yakatabune | Mobile Tea Ceremony in Tokyo — No Parking, 30-Min Setup

Post Date：2026年4月10日

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Matcha Experience on a Cruise or Yakatabune | Mobile Tea Ceremony in Tokyo — No Parking, 30-Min Setup Planning a tea ceremony experience for a cruise or river boat event — but worried about tight boarding times and limited space? GreenTeaTokyo is a mobile tea ceremony service that travels by train with all equipment in […]

Matcha Tea Ceremony Experience for Weddings in Tokyo | GreenTeaTokyo

Post Date：2026年4月7日

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Would you like to add a touch of Japanese tradition to your special day? We recently provided a matcha tea ceremony experience for wedding guests during the break between ceremonies. Dressed in suits and elegant gowns, guests sat on tatami, whisked their own matcha, and savored it alongside traditional Japanese sweets. It became a quietly […]

Matcha & Calligraphy Experience at Pullman Tokyo Tamachi | Corporate Event for International Guests

Post Date：2026年3月27日

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In 2025, GreenTeaTokyo visited Pullman Tokyo Tamachi to deliver a matcha experience and calligraphy workshop for international business professionals. For one special afternoon, the hotel’s elegant space transformed into a place to explore Japanese culture firsthand. What We Offered Matcha Experience We combined two styles of matcha service at this event. ① Hands-on whisking experience […]

Ohigan & Matcha | The Meaning of Botamochi, Ohagi, and Tea Ceremony Culture

Post Date：2026年3月16日

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Ohigan & Matcha | The Meaning of Botamochi, Ohagi, and Tea Ceremony Culture Ohigan is almost here. This season — centered around the spring equinox — is a time to visit family graves, tend to home altars, and quietly honor those who came before us. When botamochi appears in sweet shops and supermarkets, you know […]

Japanese Wagashi Registered as Intangible Cultural Heritage — The Culture Behind Matcha Ceremony Sweets

Post Date：2026年3月12日

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In October 2022, something significant happened for Japanese food culture. Namagashi with a kamei (nerikiri/konashi) — fresh Japanese sweets bearing poetic seasonal names — were officially registered as Japan’s Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. Following washoku (Japanese cuisine) being inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, wagashi has now received formal […]

Japan’s Luckiest Day of 2026: Tea Ceremony, Good Fortune & Ancient Tradition

Post Date：2026年3月5日

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March 5, 2026: Japan’s Luckiest Day of the Year — The Deep Connection Between Tea Ceremony and Good Fortune Today, March 5, 2026, is an extraordinarily rare day in the Japanese calendar — four auspicious days overlap at once: Tenshanihi, Ichiryū Manbaibi, Tora no Hi, and Taian. Rather than just buying a lottery ticket, why […]

Samurai Japan’s “Tea Whisking Pose” Explained — And How to Try the Real Thing in Tokyo

Post Date：2026年3月4日

A new celebration gesture is taking the 2026 World Baseball Classic by storm: the “tea whisking pose” performed by Japan’s national baseball team, Samurai Japan. But where did it come from — and what does it have to do with traditional Japanese tea ceremony? Read on to find out. What Is the “Tea Whisking Pose”? […]

Hinamatsuri & Momo no Sekku: Why the Peach? The Meaning Behind Japan’s Doll Festival

Update Date：2026年3月4日
Post Date：2026年3月2日

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March 3rd is Hinamatsuri — also known as Momo no Sekku, or the “Festival of Peaches.” But why peaches? It’s not simply because they bloom in early spring. In both ancient Japan and China, the peach was believed to be a sacred fruit with the power to ward off evil spirits. Why Is the Peach […]

What Is Wagashi? The Beauty and Benefits of Traditional Japanese Sweets

Post Date：2026年2月28日

Wagashi: Traditional Japanese Sweets Born from Nature Wagashi (和菓子) are traditional Japanese confections that have evolved alongside the country’s four seasons. Their appeal goes far beyond their visual beauty — wagashi are also celebrated as sweets that are gentle on the body, crafted from wholesome natural ingredients. Paired with matcha, they offer a window into […]

【2026 Guide】Buying Matcha Powder at Don Quijote: Types, Prices & Quality | GreenTeaTokyo

Update Date：2026年3月9日
Post Date：2026年2月25日

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“I heard you can buy matcha powder at Don Quijote — but which one should I choose?” Don Quijote stocks a wide range of matcha powder, from budget-friendly options under ¥1,000 to premium ceremonial-grade products over ¥2,000. With so many choices, it can be hard to know what to look for. This guide covers the […]