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“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

May 2nd “Hachijuhachiya”: The Traditional Calendar Announcing Early Summer and Japan’s First Green Tea

Discover the profound Japanese cultural significance of Hachijuhachiya on May 2nd. Learn why the 88th night of spring is the best time for fresh Shincha green tea and how it connects to Japan's agricultural roots.
2026.05.02
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

✨🇯🇵 November 1st: A Shipwreck, an Empress, and the Day of Black Tea (Kōcha no Hi) 🚢👑☕

Discover the fascinating history of Japan's Day of Black Tea (Kōcha no Hi) on November 1st. Learn how a shipwrecked Japanese sailor, Daikokuya Kōdayū, met Empress Catherine II and first tasted Western black tea, and how this event shaped modern Japanese culture.
2025.11.01
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
Japanese Folktale Series

🫖Bunbuku Chagama: A Japanese Folktale of Friendship and Gratitude

Discover the charming Japanese folktale of Bunbuku Chagama, where a shapeshifting tanuki repays kindness by becoming a magical tea kettle. Explore its cultural roots and visit the real-life temple behind the legend.
2025.09.08
Japanese Folktale Series