Sayama tea (Saitama prefecture)
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Many of these teas are roasted strongly, giving them a rich flavor and strong aroma.
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Shizuoka tea (Shizuoka prefecture)
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It accounts for 50% of the national production.
Famous teas include Motoyama tea, Kawane tea, Kakegawa tea, and Tenryu tea.
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Nishio Tea (Aichi Prefecture)
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It accounts for 70% of the world's matcha production and has contributed to the development of the tea ceremony.
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Ise tea (Mie prefecture)
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It ranks third in production volume. It is often distributed to Uji as well.
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Uji tea (Kyoto Prefecture)
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While production volume is declining, the company is focusing on matcha, high-quality sencha, and gyokuro.
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Shirakawa tea (Gifu prefecture)
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Because it is grown on cultivated land, it is of good quality and has a rich fragrance.
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Murakami tea (Niigata prefecture)
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It is said to be the northernmost limit of the tea industry, and cold-resistant tea is produced here.
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Tosa tea (Kochi Prefecture)
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Sencha is the main focus, with a strong aroma and flavor.
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Yame tea (Fukuoka prefecture)
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It has a rich, sweet taste and is characterized by little bitterness or astringency.
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Ureshino tea (Saga Prefecture)
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It is famous as the production area of kettle tea and royal green tea.
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Higo tea (Kumamoto prefecture)
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It is famous as a production area of Kamairicha and Tamaryokucha.
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Hinata tea (Miyazaki prefecture)
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Produces refreshing tasting sencha.
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Kagoshima tea (Kagoshima Prefecture)
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Its production volume is second only to Shizuoka. The "Yutakamidori" variety is famous.
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