Product Offerings
Products:
Green Tea Varieties: Sencha, Gyokuro, Matcha, Hojicha, Fukamushi Sencha
Tea Experiences: Tea Picking, Tea Tasting, Tea Ceremonies
Cultural Attractions: Tea Museums, Tea Farms, Tea Festivals
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Shizuoka Green Tea The Origin:
Shizuoka, located at the heart of Japan’s green tea culture, is recognized as the Tea Capital of Japan—a title earned through centuries of cultivation, innovation, and tradition. As a regional identity underpinned by both cultural legacy and agricultural excellence, Tea Capital Shizuoka represents not a single company but a unified promotional initiative led by the Shizuoka Prefecture, aiming to bring global attention to its tea industry, experiences, and heritage.
History and Heritage
Shizuoka's tea legacy dates back over 800 years, originating during the Kamakura period when monk Shoichi Kokushi planted tea seeds in the region. By the Edo era, Shizuoka had become a core production area. In the modern era, its industry was revolutionized post-Meiji Restoration, with large-scale export to the United States and Europe starting in the 19th century.
Today, Shizuoka accounts for approximately 40% of Japan's total green tea production, making it the largest tea-producing region in the country.