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 […]
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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
“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
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,
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
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
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,
Assistant Manager Blog by Nicole – Beginning to Thaw (Early Spring 2025)
Helloooooo everyone and welcome to my first Assistant Manager blog! My name is Nicole and I am Assistant Manager #10
Assistant Manager Blog by Mia: Seeding
February – April 2025 Hi! My name is Mia, and I’m Assistant Manager #9 at Obubu! Welcome to the first
Covering Earth in Forgetful Snow – Assistant Manager Blog by Marcello [Winter 2024]
This season started off with black tea. At least that is how it was supposed to start, given it was
Assistant Manager Blog by Alix [Winter 2024]
Hello everyone, Alix here (AM #6) ! In this blog I am writing about my experience of my last quarter
Winter in Japan – Assistant Manager Blog by Mac
As the first signs of winter creep into the valley, the landscape slowly transforms into a serene tapestry of soft
秋: Assistant Manager Blog by Katrina [Autumn 2024]
Hey hey, Katrina here! I am back! In autumn 2022, I joined Obubu as an intern (#138), and while I
Assistant Manager Blog by Alix [Autumn 2024]
Hello everyone! Welcome to my third blog about my adventures as an Obubu Assistant Manager! Autumn in rural Japan is
An unexpected party – Assistant Manager Blog by Marcello [Autumn 2024]
My name is Marcello, and I’m from Italy. I recently joined the Assistant Manager Team as its 7th member. I
Awabancha Adventures in Shikoku
As the golden colors of autumn spread across the Japanese countryside, there’s a special kind of magic that happens here
Assistant Manager Blog by Alix [Summer 2024]
Hello everyone! You might have read my Spring Blog about my first quarter at Obubu. If you are interested in learning
Assistant Manager Blog by Pau [Summer season]
After the spring harvest, we had a bit of a downtime from extensive fieldwork like harvesting. Soon after, we switched
Assistant Manager Blog by Pau [Spring season]
Spring is by far the busiest period of the year at the farm. It is high season for tourism, so
Exploring the Art of Photography and Tea Farming: A Journey Through Light and Leaf
Photography, in all its forms, has been a lifelong passion of mine. From the tactile experience of darkroom work to