Journeys in Japan Season 16 Episode 15 Nishio: Whisking up the Global Matcha Boom ( Air Date 2025-07-08 ) Genre Documentary category. Overview "The city of Nishio lies in the Mikawa district of Aichi Prefecture, central Japan. Thanks to the elegance of its traditional architecture, the town has been nicknamed the "Little Kyoto of the Mikawa area." Nishio is one of the largest producers of matcha in Japan, and tea is widely grown across the city. There are many tea houses that serve matcha and also offer sweets made from the powdered green tea. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, Elisabeth Llopis soaks in Nishio's deep culture of matcha, samples other delicacies such as unagi (freshwater eel), and visits an island that has become known for its arts and crafts.".
Journeys in Japan Season 16 Episode 15 Nishio: Whisking up the Global Matcha Boom
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