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Season’s Greeteaings 🍵 Every day is a celebration of you and your life.Take a moment to pour some tea for yourself,and e...
12/24/2025

Season’s Greeteaings 🍵

Every day is a celebration of you and your life.
Take a moment to pour some tea for yourself,
and enjoy a quiet moment.

Growing up in Tokyo, Americana felt like a distant dream.Hollywood movies, teenagers in diners, burgers and shakes order...
12/17/2025

Growing up in Tokyo, Americana felt like a distant dream.
Hollywood movies, teenagers in diners, burgers and shakes ordered in mini skirts and cute tops—it all felt impossibly far from my life in uniforms and strict rules (I once got suspended because my skirt was two inches too short).

What stayed with me wasn’t just the diner itself.
It was the idea that everyday places could hold dreams—that food, counters, and casual moments could quietly represent freedom, possibility, and becoming someone else.

Now I work in the United States promoting Japanese culinary culture, carrying everyday rituals and traditions across borders.
And one day, I hope that what I share can spark a small dream in an American kid—
the same way a diner once did for me.

A visit to the new diner made me think about that version of myself again.

Small dreams travel farther than we think.

#アメリカーナ

Starting the week with natto is my intention to eat clean this week. The result may vary. #
12/08/2025

Starting the week with natto is my intention to eat clean this week.

The result may vary.

#

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁Pre-turkey thoughts as I finished a slice of .la pecan pie. It wasn’t a generous portion—rather sma...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁
Pre-turkey thoughts as I finished a slice of .la pecan pie. It wasn’t a generous portion—rather small-ish—but it satisfied both Marc and me perfectly.

Somewhere along the way, American portions became ginormous. Bigger became better. But I still prefer better-tasting dishes in smaller portions.

That modest slice of pie reminded me that I’m actually quite conservative when it comes to food—in my own way. I value restraint, intention, and flavor over excess. Small portions > giant plates.

And that’s exactly why I do what I do. I want to conserve the integrity of Japanese culinary culture—and the way Japan refined and elevated tea into what it is today.

So… maybe eating natto on Thanksgiving is actually progressive? 😂

Soozai lunch (Japanese-style deli dishes) —modest, comforting plates served with warm rice and soup.A moment to nourish ...
11/20/2025

Soozai lunch (Japanese-style deli dishes) —
modest, comforting plates served with warm rice and soup.
A moment to nourish body and mind, reset, and savor the season.
All prepared with fresh vegetables from the California farmers’ market.

#お惣菜


Grateful for every person, every pour, and every quiet moment shared at the Loft over the past couple of years.These ga...
10/14/2025

Grateful for every person, every pour, and every quiet moment shared at the Loft over the past couple of years.

These gatherings have taught me so much — not only about tea, but about intention, collaboration, and the beauty of slowing down together.

Thank you to the incredible OWIU team for opening your space and assisting me in every way possible, to Yasuko for crafting the most exquisite wagashi, and to everyone who joined, returned, and supported this journey.

Each session deepened my practice and strengthened my vision — to build a community of Tea That Connects.

In the new year, I hope to continue creating spaces where tea brings people, culture, and kindness together.

Quiet Rituals, Everyday Beauty.
Tea That Connects. 🍵

In Japan, autumn is called 食欲の秋 (Shokuyoku no aki)— the season of appetite.A time when harvests are abundant and flavors...
10/01/2025

In Japan, autumn is called 食欲の秋 (Shokuyoku no aki)— the season of appetite.
A time when harvests are abundant and flavors are at their richest: yuzu, mushrooms, chestnuts, sweet potatoes.

This October, we bring that spirit to Los Angeles in an intimate tea pop-up. Rare Japanese teas paired with California’s fall harvest, guided with intention and served in small gatherings.

📍 Los Angeles (last pop up at the loft in dtla)
📅 October 11 + 12
🎟 Reservations via Tock (link in bio)
Ceramic by
Wagashi by
Yes and food by me🍁🍁

Seats are few, the season fleeting.
Let’s Have Tea.

#食欲の秋

Collaborating with Toru-san ( ) of was a meeting of shared values—where simplicity, intention, and design come together...
07/18/2025

Collaborating with Toru-san ( ) of was a meeting of shared values—where simplicity, intention, and design come together. His iconic tofu scoop, adorned with a chrysanthemum pattern, was created to let something as humble as tofu shine. Beauty, not through extravagance, but through thoughtful detail.

The same philosophy flows into his perfectly balanced tea infuser—a circular form so precise, it makes brewing loose-leaf tea at home feel effortless. Not only beautiful to hold, but it transforms the act of tea-making into something accessible, calm, and deeply satisfying.

This is what true Japanese culture means to us—not flashy ingredients or name-dropping, but care, craft, and the everyday moments that nourish both body and spirit.

Thank you Toru-san and everyone who attended. (And those who wanted to come)

Our next tea pop-ups are just around the corner—new dates are now up on Tock. Hope to see you again soon. 🍵

As an immigrant, I’ve been feeling heavy about what’s happening in Los Angeles lately.When I first came to the U.S. in t...
06/12/2025

As an immigrant, I’ve been feeling heavy about what’s happening in Los Angeles lately.

When I first came to the U.S. in the ’90s, I dreamed of the kind of America I saw on screen—kind, open, and welcoming. That ideal still lives somewhere in me.

At the same time, I feel deeply grateful for what this place continues to offer. Where else could I share Japanese tea and fermentation in a modern way, and find people genuinely curious and respectful of the culture I bring?

Lately, I’ve been leaning into simple, fermented meals—miso, amazake, pickles, multigrain rice. A friend in Japan shared how these foods help clear his mind, and I’ve been feeling that too.

As much as I want to keep my youthful glow 😘, I want to keep my mind sharp—especially now, when the world feels so loud.

Staying centered, nourished, and connected. That’s what I’m holding onto.

June’s Tea Pop-Up Reservations Are Now Live!Quiet Rituals, Everyday BeautyThis month, we’re honored to present a special...
06/05/2025

June’s Tea Pop-Up Reservations Are Now Live!

Quiet Rituals, Everyday Beauty

This month, we’re honored to present a special collaboration with — Kyoto’s revered metal weaving studio whose artistry brings quiet beauty into daily life. will be joining us to share his vision!

We invite you to slow down and join us for a rare tea tasting that honors the harmony of tradition, time-honored technique, and design.

This intimate experience includes:
🍵 5 curated Japanese teas, including premium matcha
🍡 Thoughtfully paired w savory bites and wagashi by
🫖 A guided opportunity to learn the art of brewing each tea yourself — with intention, precision, and beautiful tools
🔗 Featuring Kanaami Tsuji’s signature tea set, we won’t just taste tea together — we’ll make tea together.

🎁 Each guest will take home a handcrafted ceramic cup by , created especially for this collaboration.

📍 DTLA Arts District
🗓️ June 28 & 29 | ⏰ 11am & 2pm
🎟️ Reservation only | Very limited seating

Link in bio to reserve your seat — we look forward to sharing this moment with you.

#日本茶　 #新茶　 #抹茶　 #日本茶文化　 #京都　 #京文化　 #京金網

New icon same me. I’ll keep pouring more japanese culinary knowledge into your feed. Hopefully with a side of kindness...
02/04/2025

New icon same me. I’ll keep pouring more japanese culinary knowledge into your feed. Hopefully with a side of kindness… and brutally honest takes🌱💚🍵

In Singapore, my first international tea pairing experience, I collaborated with renowned pastry chef and ceramic laun...
11/13/2024

In Singapore, my first international tea pairing experience, I collaborated with renowned pastry chef and ceramic launch of ! Taking on the challenge of pairing high-quality Japanese teas with for a menu I had never tasted, for a chef I had never met. Each tea played a supporting role, enhancing and elevating the chef’s culinary vision without overpowering it, showcasing the subtle versatility of Japanese tea beyond tradition. A truly one-of-a-kind experience, bridging cultures and redefining boundaries in the art of pairing.

Thank you, Amanda and Joel, for always believing in me more than I do and giving me the opportunity to grow! Looking forward to creating more beautiful harmony through tea pairings around the world.

#日本茶　 #日本茶ペアリング #日本茶好きな人と繋がりたい

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