Tea adventure : Part II
I can’t believe it’s already time to write about the second part of our AM Program. It honestly feels like […]
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Summer convergences, big and small
Summer greetings from Maren, AM #18! The summer heat and humidity have hit with vengeance and a fair amount of
AM Fiona’s spring steps on a Japanese tea farm
Hi ! I’m Fiona and I’m assistant manager #19! After some unexpected delays in my arrival, I’m very exited to
Shaping
End of Spring – Garance, AM#13 from Belgium From all of the adventures of spring, it felt to me like
黄鶯睍睆 – “Bush warblers start singing in the mountains” (Garance AM#13)
February until May February 10th, after a full day of travel, Katrina picks me up at Kamo station. Within seconds,
AM #17 Marusya: Epic Come Back
Hi, this is Marusya, Assistant Manager #17. If you remember me from the summer of 2025 as an intern, then
AM Maren’s spring return
Warm tea greetings to the worldwide Obubu family from Maren, previous intern #156 and now Assistant Manager #18! I’m excited
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
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
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.”
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
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!
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
Soft Cheese and Tea Pairings
Soft cheeses, with their delicate textures and buttery flavors, call for equally refined tea pairings that enhance their richness without