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Matcha of Nishio

Aichi · Nishio · Contemporary Art

Japanese name: 西尾の抹茶と茶園

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WHAT TO DOMatcha of Nishio

Among Japan's leading matcha districts; the black shading covers change the landscape by season, and the stone mills still turn.

WHEREAichi

Nishi-Mikawa · Nishio

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Matcha of Nishio (1)Asturio Cantabrio · CC BY-SA 4.0Matcha of Nishio (2)Asturio Cantabrio · CC BY-SA 4.0Matcha of Nishio (3)Asturio Cantabrio · CC BY-SA 4.0Matcha of Nishio (4)Asturio Cantabrio · CC BY-SA 4.0Matcha of Nishio (5)Asturio Cantabrio · CC BY-SA 4.0Matcha of Nishio (6)Asturio Cantabrio · CC BY-SA 4.0Matcha of Nishio (7)Asturio Cantabrio · CC BY-SA 4.0Matcha of Nishio (8)Asturio Cantabrio · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Overview

Among Japan's leading matcha districts; the black shading covers change the landscape by season, and the stone mills still turn.

About this place

Nishio tea is tea produced in two cities centered on Nishio, Aichi Prefecture, and is its brand name. The registered trademark is Nishio no Matcha (registration number 5204296, rights holder: Nishio Tea Cooperative). Most of the tea produced is used as matcha, and is especially often used in processed foods. About 150 hectares (ha) across the two cities of Nishio and Anjo produce about 400 tons of tencha a year (about 350 tons in Nishio alone).

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Key facts

Founded / opened：1271 (traditional) Highlights / collection：Covered tea plantation, Stone-mill grinding Genre：Outdoor art and land art, Crafts and ceramics

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