Assistant Manager Blog by Mia: Harvesting
September – November 2025 September In September, the crowns of the rice fields around Wazuka began to turn gold, and […]
2025 National Hand-Rolling Competition in Shizuoka
On the 13th of November 2025, the National Hand Rolling Competition was held in the city of Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture.
Interviewing Obubu Artisans
Intern project by #207 Andreas Fuji (Denmark) I will be speaking about my Obubu project, which was interviewing the four
Odds and Ends
Intern Project: Fixing and Repairing an Assortment of Areas Around the Farm My intern project evolved a bit from my
October Tea News: Temomi Wakoucha
If you’ve read our previous newsletters, you will know that Obubu interns who are here during a harvest season get to make their
Who am I: Matcha or Maccha?
The journey of Japanese tea terms into foreign languages is a fascinating example of cross-cultural exchange, with a fair share
From Leaf To Leaf: Papermaking out of Tea
A study on the possibiliteas to upcycle tea leaves in the process of paper making (Summer 2025) Hey there my dear
Spiritual Roots of Japanese Tea
How to use this guide You may follow the story chronologically, from its roots to its buds, or choose your
“暑いですね?” – Summer AM blog by Tran
“暑いですね?” (atsui desu ne?) or in other words, “Isn’t it hot?” is a phrase that you will hear EVERYWHERE you
Obubu’s Merch – Intern Blog by Mai #202
I spent the summer of 2025 at a small tea farm called Obubu, nestled in the countryside village of Wazuka,
夏: Assistant Manager Blog by Katrina [Summer 2025]
If Japan had a “Summer Wrapped,” it would surely read: “You have produced 86 liters of sweat.”
September Tea News: BBC Podcast
Maybe you’ve heard of the rise of a powdered green tea called matcha. Recently, Obubu staff member George, previous intern and
Obubu Field Hanko
During my internship at Obubu, I wanted to bring a little piece of Japanese culture into our tea fields. In
Assistant Manager Blog by Mia: Flourishing
July – August 2025 Among other things, Summer at Obubu was full of sweaty farming days, delicious Summer Sencha, insects,
A Summer of Sunshine and Spiders: Assistant Manager Blog by Nicole
And just like that, we’re halfway through our time here. The summer is here – formally hailing the arrival of
FINALLY spring – Assistant Manager Blog by Tran
Goodbyeee winter, hellooooo spring! As long as we waited for the spring season, it came and left in a blink
春: Assistant Manager Blog by Katrina [Spring 2025]
Are you ready for another thesis-length blog about how much I adored spring harvest? Buckle up and please bear (🐻) with me!!! It was the BEST!
August Tea News: Yokohama High Schoolers Visit
This month, five students and instructor Nakano-san from Yokohama High School visited Obubu for a summer study trip. When they
Is Japanese summer that bad?- AM blog by Mari (#11) [Summer 2025]
Everyone tried to warn me about the Japanese summer and every time I would respond with confidence: “I am from
The Report Of Activities In Obubu Tea Farm by Haruki
Background I was born in a tea-producing region and currently work at a Japanese tea store.I believed that the internship
Spring is here! – AM blog by Marilena #11
From the cold and dry winter we finally started stepping into the blooming season. Spring here has such an enchanting
Assistant Manager Blog by Mia: Rooting
May-June 2025 Hello again! Welcome to the second chapter of my assistant manager blog series. One of the most memorable
冬: Assistant Manager Blog by Katrina [Winter 2025]
I’d always heard the legends about winter being the “quiet season” for tea farmers—when tea bushes lie dormant and the fields, along with the tea tours, rest under the chill of the colder months. Well… my winter turned out to be anything but quiet. It was still very much genki—lively, bustling, and packed with exciting activities. In fact, I might even say it felt busier than autumn, thanks to all the tea-related shenanigans we dove into.
The Controlled Chaos of the Spring Harvest – Assistant Manager Blog by Nicole (#10)
Spring in Wazuka comes suddenly. Our Sakura trees took what felt like forever to blossom, with trees in nearby Uji
July Tea News: Wakoucha Making and Tasting
This month, interns Zehra (#196), Garance (#199), Izzy (#200), and KD (#201) had the chance to make their own Wakoucha! They