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Matcha Growing Regions in Japan: A Complete Guide to Uji, Nishio, Kagoshima, Shizuoka, and Miyazaki
Japan produced 74,000 tonnes of tea in 2024, and five prefectures shape nearly everything about the matcha you drink: Uji (Kyoto), Nishio (Aichi), Kagoshima, Shizuoka, and Miyazaki. Each region brings distinct soil, climate, and centuries of craft tradition to the...