Tea Ceremony

A Cozy Cup of Culture: The 2025 Matcha Tea Ceremony in a Shimokitazawa Cafe

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Matcha Ceremony in Shimokitazawa: A 2025 Tokyo Review A Cozy Cup of Culture: The 2025 Matcha Tea Ceremony in a Shimokitazawa Cafe You know, Shimokitazawa has this reputation for being Tokyo’s heart of vintage clothing and indie music, right? The streets are just a fantastic puzzle of small shops, cool eateries, and a sort of creative energy that is really palpable. So, you might think finding a deeply traditional experience here could be a little out of place. Yet, tucked away from the main throngs of people is apparently a spot that offers a very special kind of quiet. This …

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A Deep Look at the 2025 ‘Tokyo Highlights Tour’

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A Deep Look at the 2025 ‘Tokyo Highlights Tour’ Tokyo is, you know, this massive city, and trying to see everything can feel a little bit overwhelming, to be honest. So, when I first heard about a single-day tour that promised sumo, sushi, tea, temples, AND the Tokyo Tower, I was, frankly, a bit skeptical. Could it actually deliver on all those things without feeling rushed? Well, I decided to check out the 2025 ‘Tokyo Highlights Tour’ for myself, and honestly, the experience was really something else. This is basically my full rundown of the day, from the quiet moments …

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