Interviewing Obubu Artisans
Intern project by #207 Andreas Fuji (Denmark) I will be speaking about my Obubu project, which was interviewing the four […]
Local Events
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.”
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
May Tea News: Handpicking for Kansai Ichi! 🌱
On May 4th, Obubu hosted a handpicking event for the Kansai Tea Competition! Obubu staff, assistant managers, interns, and volunteers
Pottery Of The Earth
Bio: Hozan Tanii, a third-generation potter based in Shigaraki, is recognized as one of the leading innovators of Shigaraki-yaki ceramics.
2024 National Hand Rolling Competition experience
Hello, staff member Pau here. On the 14th of November, the National Hand Rolling Competition was held in the city
Lost in the Kodos
Hi! Hello! Intern #171, Patrick here! During the week at Obubu, we were busy either framming, leading tea tours, or
Wagashi Workshop 和菓子つくり体験 by #170 Kali
Wagashi (和菓子) are traditional Japanese sweets that are typically paired with matcha. There are various types of Wagashi, distinguished by
Autumn Season Internship Recap by Gabrielle
Konnichiwa!! This is Gabrielle (intern #161). Sadly, it is my last week here at Obubu.. Where has the time gone?!
Volunteer Event – Kanagawa Cherry Blossom Project
The best cherry blossom production area in Japan: Hadano, Kanagawa Prefecture A project to pick cherry blossoms and leaves, make
Summer Tea Picking Event Report
On the 10th of July, we had a wonderful summer tea picking event with 5 groups of participants. Once again,
Contribution from the Tea fields.
In early November, on a clear autumn day, students from Greenfield Studio came to our tea farm at Obubu Tea
Summer Tea Hand Picking and Hand Rolling Event 2020
On Saturday, July 11, 2020, Obubu’s “Summer Tea Picking & Handmade Tea Making Experience” was held! Due to the influence
The Goats Blog
Hi buddies! This is Hojicha and Sencha the Obubu goats! Today the staff is busy at work so we
2020 Spring Handpicking Event
Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms Event – The events run through four seasons and are a tea farm tea picking experience,
Kai’s Kitchen – Brew, Bake, Fry; Ways to Cook with Tea!
Kai’s Kitchen Bake, Brew, and Fry; Ways to cook with tea! Hello all! Here in Wazuka things
【Kyoto, Uji, Wazuka】Tea Picking and Rolling Event
Obubu organizes Tea Picking and Rolling Events 3 times a year to celebrate Japanese tea harvesting seasons. This
The 88th Day: Spring tea picking tradition!
Hachijuu-Hachiya, the 88th Day 八十八夜 The 88th day of traditional Japanese calendar, which falls right around May 1st or 2nd,
Tea in Fukushima, Then and Now…
Four years ago, Obubu traveled to Fukushima as part of a Caravan of Support for the victims of the April
How is Japanese sencha tea hand-processed?
After Akkisan, Obubu’s President and farmer took part in the 宇治茶製法手もみ技術大会 ‘Uji Tea Tea Rolling Competition’ and became 2nd together