Cultural crafts, performing arts and regional flavors combine in a tribute to one of the most important periods in Japanese history.
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Traditional Japanese hospitality, with a dash of mystical matcha, appears at the Pokémon Cafe.
Anime characters from My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away are your companions for this special tea ceremony.
A few minutes is all it takes to leave stress and distractions behind and find peace in a perfect cup of matcha you made all by yourself.
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A tea ceremony for your private parts.
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Bandai is bringing some cuteness to Japanese tea time with these adorable characters from the popular manga and anime series Doraemon.
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Peace Oriental Teahouse offers a serene environment to enjoy some of the best teas from Japan, China, and Taiwan.
Japan is known for its dichotomy of unique tradition and state-of-the-art technology, so tatami mat floors that light up during a traditional tea ceremony should really come as no surprise. Although the photo above might look like an illusion or a Photoshopped image, it’s actually a real tea ceremony room in Yokohama, Japan. The eerie yet peaceful glow is thanks to a company that uses LED lighting to illuminate traditional Japanese flooring. And the results are absolutely stunning.
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