Kukicha 茎茶
In recent years, matcha has taken center stage in the world of Japanese tea. And there’s no denying that the […]
this weather is unbeLEAFable – AM autumn blog by Tran (#12)
Gone are the hot and sweltering days and in with the cooler weather. It’s nice to finally be able to
Winter is Coming (to Wazuka) – Nicole #10 Autumn/Winter Blog
And so we reach the end. As I am writing this, the sun is going down behind the mountains, casting
#10 – Nicole (AU/NZ)
Before One of the questions you get asked (a lot) here at Obubu is along the lines of “So what
November Tea News: Blue Forest Tea Garden (Aoimori) Bancha
This autumn, each autumn intern had the chance to harvest and process a batch of bancha from the Blue Forest Tea Garden
The “Happily Ever After” – Assistant Manager Blog by Marilena (AM #11)
Autumn has always been the most nostalgic season to me. As the days finally start to cool down and the
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
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
“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
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
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
Assistant Manager Blog by Tran (Winter 2025)
Hi everyone! Tran here, former intern #141, now back as assistant manager #12! It’s been two years since I’ve completed
AM Blog by Mari – Feb-March 2025
Hi everyone, welcome to my first AM blog page! So excited to be writing it finally! Presentations first! I’m Marilena,