Sonoka Imagawa, Author at Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan

Since tea was introduced to Japan from China, the city of Uji in Kyoto has been producing a wide variety of the finest teas for about 800 years. It is a historic place that has led the development and growth of Japan’s tea culture. Tsuen Tea...

Author - Sonoka Imagawa

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