No44 [Focus] In the shade of the tea leaves
The Japanese really know how to enjoy tea, and cultivation knowledge gained gradually over time has become a true art form. How do you make […]
Month: September 2016
No44 [Taste] New approach to an old tradition
Sakurai Shinya, a lover of green tea, encourages his clients to rediscover the traditions surrounding this beverage. I t’s hard to be a traditional cultural […]
No44 [Trip] A Japanese week-end in Stockholm
Zoom Japan will be taking you on a tour of Japan right here in Europe. Our first stop is in Scandinavia. If there is one […]
No44 [Interview] Lupine rockers head abroad!
We asked Man With A Mission, a Japanese rock band, about the appeal of playing abroad, especially in Europe. There is a band whose five […]
No44 [Cooking] Hojicha muffin with chestnuts and walnuts
I have always loved hojicha, the rich, toasted brother to green tea. While most green teas are steamed, hojicha is slowly roasted until the tea […]
No44 [Book] The Bible for train travel in japan
Nothing beats traveling around Japan by train, and there’s nothing better than a good guidebook to avoid getting lost. For many of the tourists who […]
No44 [Ceramic] Artisans of Hagi, wagumi
Among the many styles of japanese ceramics, Hagi-yaki is known for its association with tea. Influenced by the decorum of the tea ceremony emerging in […]
No44 [Tea] “Buddha” Sweet Herb Tea
How can something this sweet have zero calories? What is this mysterious healthy tea that is 200 times sweeter than sugar? Sweet herb teas are […]
No44 [Retail] A matter of taste
Eleven years ago, Stéphane Danton went into business selling tea. It turned out to be a great adventure. Long-time readers of Zoom Japan already know […]
No44 [Farming] Mr. Harima’s winning gamble
Choosing to go into organic farming was a game-changer for this farmer from Ujitawara. Under the blazing August sun, the deep green of the tea […]
No44 [Atmosphere] A taste of sweetness
There’s nothing like Japanese confectionary to accompany a cup of tea. Don’t miss out on a visit to Higashiya. Talk about Japanese green tea and […]
No44 [Series] Bad days for the fishermen
Despite concerted attempts to revive production, the fishing industry still faces setbacks. Rich in minerals, sea squirts, or ‘sea pineapples’ as they are called in […]
No44 [Language] Omoshiroi yo NIHONGO!
Welcome once again, to the fascinating world of the Japanese language. All languages have regional dialects from the different parts of the countries they are […]