Yasuhiko Kiya is ensuring a future for his family and village by creating innovative tea drinks, dishes, and events and combining those with traditional Japanese tea culture. Tea farmer, seller, event coordinator, gourmet, and nationally certified tea appraiser, Kiya radiates love for his tea-growing neighborhood, Japanese tea, and his son, who will become the fourth generation to run the f

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My goals are to become a better writer and educator. I want to inform, persuade, and touch others with my words. For over twenty-five years, Japan has been my home and base from which I explore the world. I am a tea enthusiast, hot spring addict, animal lover, snowshoe athlete, environmental activist, professor, and travel and culture writer. Please read my scribbles and join me on my journey around this fantastic planet.
Very educational! thank you!
Thank you for your comment. The world of tea has many rewarding learning experiences for all of us.