In the mountains of Shizuoka, tea gardens climb steep slopes, while morning mist fills the valleys below.
Here, tea is still cultivated by hands that observe the subtle changes of nature.
Yet this landscape cannot be taken for granted.
Fewer growers, difficult mountain farming, and the gradual fading of local memory all place it at risk.
We began with a simple belief:
this beauty and craftsmanship should not merely be preserved, but allowed to live on through new encounters.
Shizuoka is shaped by mountains, rivers, forests, and the sea. This rich natural environment supports the land, the water, and the tea that have long defined the region.
Shizuoka has long played an important role in Japanese history. Closely connected to Tokugawa Ieyasu and the Tokugawa family, its past still lives on in the places and traditions that shape the city today.
Life in Shizuoka’s mountains is shaped by the land, the seasons, and the people who live close to both. Their daily work reflects a quiet relationship with nature, sustained through generations.