Growing up in Nara, Japan, surrounded by tea fields, matcha has always been a part of my life. The full aroma and the deep bitter and sweet umami taste of this vivid green tea evokes so much ...

But he soon makes an unlikely friend who accepts everyone no matter where they're from—and his name is Japan!

I'm an American who moved to Tokyo in search of a new beginning. Japan's work culture can be intense, but I've been presented with amazing opportunities in Tokyo. There's so much to love about the ...