Kyoto, Japan, was overrun by tourists a few years ... A traditional Japanese tea ceremony in Kyoto. Kyoto implemented its code of conduct with the discretion you would expect from a Japanese ...

Japan is a country that seamlessly ... getty A popular activity for many tourists to Kyoto is a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. The Tea Ceremony at Camellia Teahouse is located in the heart ...

The growing thirst for matcha, fuelled by posts on social media, has resulted in a global shortage of the green tea powder, puzzling producers and causing specialist stores in Japan to enforce ...

Sipping a bowl of ceremonial tea ... ceremony, said the event originally started to encourage people to enjoy “the empty tourist spot.” Now, with overtourism being such a major headache across ...

Fujimori is well-versed in sadō (tea ceremony) , and his previous works ... and is has been named a PR ambassador for Japan’s national treasures. The pair combined their knowledge to visit ...

This area of Kyoto is one of the best places to spot an actual geisha or attend a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Japan is ...

He adds: ‘Many people associate Japanese tea with the tea ceremony ... from London to Japan in 2007. She writes about design, architecture and culture (for newspapers, magazines and books) and lives ...

In this guide, I’ll share a handful of less-touristy activities that allow you to see a different side of Kyoto—one that goes ...