Beautiful story and very inspiring. It's never too late to find one's ikigai and be proud of one's work. I also would really like to try Kancha someday.
Welcome back to writing! This was such a a joy to read, as usual 🥰 And yes! I would love nothing more than to someday try kancha, but knowing it's your kancha would make it feel so special!
Hi Kana. I’m so glad to have discovered your writings on Substack. Thank you for bringing us stories of Japan’s countryside. I will be going back to continue reading all your posts here. This was a very joyful read. Would love to taste Kancha whenever I visit Japan.
Wow, reading this just made my day. So wonderfully written and so very moving to witness such devotees of a earth-based craft. I would absolutely have a cup of kancha to go with this daydreaming state you just evoked! Thank you 🙏🤍
Thank you so much for your kind comment and reading the newsletter. I love that you called it an earth-based craft, that’s such a beautiful way to put it!
Thank you for introducing us to Ishimoto-san and kancha. This was such a delightful piece of writing, almost felt like sipping the winter tea you were sharing. Arrigato gozaimas.
Tea is life 🤍 I’ve actually just received a tea parcel from a friend from Japan. It was the first time I had Wakocha. Cannot wait to try them all. Sending warmest wishes from Cornwall, UK.
Thank you so much for reading! I agree that culture and this kind of knowledge about tea live on through people and stories. I’ll try to make some available online and would love to ship it to you if you’re based in Japan!
Thank you for writing again. I cannot describe the unexpected feelings of joy and reast I get while reading about a distant garden in Japan.
this was so beautiful to read; my mouth waters for kancha. please share more about the documentary as well once you are able 🙂
I am so glad you're writing again! I have so missed your stories from Kamikatsu.
So glad to be able to read your stories again! Definitely which I could try a cup of kancha. Looking forward to seeing your documentary.
Beautiful story and very inspiring. It's never too late to find one's ikigai and be proud of one's work. I also would really like to try Kancha someday.
Welcome back to writing! This was such a a joy to read, as usual 🥰 And yes! I would love nothing more than to someday try kancha, but knowing it's your kancha would make it feel so special!
Thank you!! We will share kancha and awa bancha tea one day together!
Thank you for taking me to a place I did not even know existed and sharing your experience.
Thank you, Jennifer. That means a lot that you could travel through these photos and words!
Nice to have you back. Love the kancha story.
Reading your article left me feeling more joyous.. 💙💙
Thank you! I’m grateful I could share a bit of joy—we could all use more of it!
Hi Kana. I’m so glad to have discovered your writings on Substack. Thank you for bringing us stories of Japan’s countryside. I will be going back to continue reading all your posts here. This was a very joyful read. Would love to taste Kancha whenever I visit Japan.
If you come to Japan, please let me know and I'm happy to share some tea with you!
Sure Kana. Will definitely contact you, when I plan it.
Wow, reading this just made my day. So wonderfully written and so very moving to witness such devotees of a earth-based craft. I would absolutely have a cup of kancha to go with this daydreaming state you just evoked! Thank you 🙏🤍
Thank you so much for your kind comment and reading the newsletter. I love that you called it an earth-based craft, that’s such a beautiful way to put it!
Thank you for introducing us to Ishimoto-san and kancha. This was such a delightful piece of writing, almost felt like sipping the winter tea you were sharing. Arrigato gozaimas.
Thank you so much for the kind comment! I will share an update about Ishimoto-san again soon!
What a treat! Especially for a big Gongfu enthusiast. Happy sipping 🍵
I love connecting with people who love tea!! Thank you so much for your comment 🍵
Tea is life 🤍 I’ve actually just received a tea parcel from a friend from Japan. It was the first time I had Wakocha. Cannot wait to try them all. Sending warmest wishes from Cornwall, UK.
What a beautiful story! I hope kancha lives on through people who make it & share its story like you did here. Would love to try it one day!
Thank you so much for reading! I agree that culture and this kind of knowledge about tea live on through people and stories. I’ll try to make some available online and would love to ship it to you if you’re based in Japan!
I am based in Japan! Let me know if you have some available. Looking forward to more stories around this fascinating tea too.
Welcome back, I missed you..That was a very interesting and knowledgeable post. Much love to you and all over there.
Definitely well worth the wait to get such a wonderful piece of work!!! Looking forward to seeing more!