Master Instructor, Nishikawa School of Japanese Classical Dance; Visiting Lecturer, Doshisha University; Associate Instructor, Omotesenke School of Japanese Green Tea Ceremony.

Japanese Green Tea expert and recipient of the World Green Tea Association’s CHAllenge Award

Japanese Green Tea expert and educator with over a decade of experience in the Japanese Green Tea industry. As a President of the Global Japanese Tea Association, she works to make Japanese Green Tea more accessible worldwide. A certified Japanese Green Tea ceremony instructor and a member of the winning team at the national Japanese Green Tea hand-rolling competition, Simona brings deep knowledge and passion for Japanese Green Tea.

Former Anchor at Japan’s Public Broadcasting Agency

Master Instructor, Nishikawa School of Japanese Classical Dance.

The Global Japanese Tea Association offers educational programs and shares the appeal of Japanese Green Tea worldwide through a network of more than 1,500 members in 50 countries. We are delighted to introduce innovative members who are shaping the future of Japanese Green Tea.

President of the Global Japanese Tea Association

Topic: Japanese Green Tea and Packaging — CHABACCO
CHABACCO has developed a new way to sell Japanese Green Tea through vending machines at airports and major railway terminals. The packaging looks like a cigarette pack, but inside is Japanese Green Tea. With a focus on reaching the next generation of customers and increasing the value of Japanese Green Tea, it aims to promote the loose-leaf tea culture rooted in Japanese Green Tea-growing regions across Japan and pass it on to future generations.

Representative, Showtime Co., Ltd.

Topic: Japanese Green Tea Seeds and Oil — Exploring the Revival of Abandoned Japanese Green Tea Fields
Inspired by her discovery of Japanese Green Tea seeds, Kumiko now connects with Japanese Green Tea seed collectors across Japan, runs an association, and holds workshops using Japanese Green Tea seed oil. She discusses the growing number of abandoned Japanese Green Tea fields and the potential of the emerging Japanese Green Tea seed oil industry.

Representative Director, Japan Tea Seed Oil Association

Topic: Japanese Green Tea in Canada
A Chinese Canadian based in Vancouver, Janice shares her love of chanoyu and sencha-do with others. In a city with a strong interest in Japanese and other Asian cultures, she explores the challenges and opportunities of building a deeper appreciation of Japanese Green Tea culture.

Representative, Jan’s Chanoma, an online Japanese Green Tea shop

Topic: Japanese Green Tea Around the World
Originally from Bahrain, Budoor is a graduate of Kyushu University who has studied chanoyu for many years. She travels the world introducing people to Japanese food and culture. Drawing on her work in Bahrain, the wider Middle East, Japan, and beyond, she reflects on the appeal of cultural exchange and the possibilities it creates.

Owner, Chawan Japanese Green Tea House

Topic: Japanese Green Tea in East Europe (Online Appearance)
Originally from Poland and now based in Lithuania, Anna developed a passion for Japanese Green Tea a few years ago. Alongside her work as a certified public accountant, she runs an online Japanese Green Tea shop and hosts Japanese Green Tea seminars in Lithuania’s capital.

Mikėnas Founder, Japoniška žalia

Seven years have passed since we began our efforts to share Japanese Green Tea with the world. To extend these efforts to Japanese Green Tea-growing regions throughout Japan, we are building Japanese Green Tea communities around the world and sharing information about Japanese Green Tea in English. Guided by our mission to “make the world more peaceful through Japanese Green Tea,” we will continue to introduce the many charms of Japanese Green Tea that have yet to be widely discovered.

Director, Global Japanese Tea Association