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The Tokyo Leaves Online Café is a virtual space where we share stories and information centered on Japanese tea, including food, travel, and culture. Sip Japanese tea as you explore the wide variety of conversations and experiences unfolding within this unique digital café.

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Halloween & Japanese Tea　Enjoy a Touch of Autum...

今年のハロウィンは、甘いお菓子と一緒に、日本茶でほっとひと息。実は、日本茶はハロウィンの定番スイーツと相性抜群なのです。香ばしさや彩りの中に、静かな秋の夜長を感じてみませんか？

Halloween & Japanese Tea　Enjoy a Touch of Autum...

“Otsukimi” Enjoying the Autumn Moon

What is Otsukimi?Otsukimi (literally “moon viewing”) is the custom of appreciating the bright and beautiful autumn moon. The night of the full moon in autumn, called Jugoya (“Fifteenth Night”), is...

“Otsukimi” Enjoying the Autumn Moon

”Chabashira”　A sign of good fortune floating in...

What is Chabashira?（茶柱） Chabashira (pronounced “cha-ba-shee-ra”) literally meaning “tea pillar,” refers to a part of the tea stems that sometimes float vertically in a teapot or teacup after tea has been...