Water(水ーみず）:Is it safe to drink tap water? Yes, Tap water meets the water quality standards based on the Waterworks Law, so you can safely drink it a...
Since I started Farcastea, I've been continuously exploring and trying to understand tea culture and matcha in general. I've participated in a few te...
I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone following and subscribing to my newsletter. I appreciate you giving me the chance to share a little ...
In late March 2018 or 2019 I don't recall the exact year, but I remember this night vividly. I was sitting outside on my bicycle, just back from work...
Ah, the joy of being a child and receiving pocket money from grandmothers, aunties, and uncles. Unfortunately, this money never made it into my hands...
I've always been a cat lover, and my love for them have started very early. Growing up, my grandmother had a cat named Tomi who was incredibly loyal ...
One fascinating aspect of Japanese culture is its openness towards discussions and perceptions of sex. Whether you're already familiar with the conce...
I wish to die in spring, beneath the cherry blossoms while the springtime moon is full. SaigyoThis is was and still is a famous death poem by Saigyo...
I never imagined that I would find myself venturing into the world of Japanese tea, let alone founding 'Farcastea' and selling it. Life has a way of ...
On my latest adventure, I set out to discover the most distinctive souvenirs from corners far and wide across Japan. Like many, I've always had a sof...
My vision for a better future doesn’t just leap beyond the realms of cutting-edge technology, culinary breakthroughs, or the allure of space explorat...
Ancient Japanese and Chinese cultures built tea huts in their backyards, mirroring mountain hermitages, recognizing the importance of a healthy life ...
