While Japan in General is known for its curative green tea culture, there is one place where the offerings are truly rich: Uji. Located in …
Matcha, Bento And An 11th-Century Temple: A Cultural Walk In Uji, Japan

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While Japan in General is known for its curative green tea culture, there is one place where the offerings are truly rich: Uji. Located in …

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For many, traveling to a big city makes it hard to find the cultural immersion they’re looking for. On a recent trip to Japan I …