Kanei Hitokoto Seicha Inc.
Founded in 1865, Kanei Hitokoto Seicha is an established tea manufacturer based in Shimada City, home to the Makinohara Plateau, the largest tea farming region in Japan.
The company is strong in tea OEM services and manufactures products for Japanese general merchandise stores (GMS) such as Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. and major supermarkets. Having expanded its market abroad about four years ago, at present it exports mainly to the United States and Taiwan.
Company address | 1408 Higashicho, Shimada-shi, Shizuoka |
Tea varieties | Hojicha, matcha, powdered green tea, single cultivar tea |
Languages | Japanese, English * Japanese language skills are crucial, as only one English-speaking staff is available |
Contact | Hidemitsu Iwase |
Website | Kanei Hitokoto Seicha Inc. |
Online short program |
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Onsite program A
- Lesson in tea history, industry, and functionality at the Tea Museum, Shizuoka
- Shizuoka Japanese Tea Market, tea plant, and tea cafe tour
- Training in cultivation and unrefined tea process at partner tea farm
- Training in finishing process at company refining factory
- Obtaining tea sensory test scores
- Introduction to overseas market circumstances and products for export, including tasting
From the host
・If you have any restrictions due to allergies or religions, please contact us in advance.
・We have only Japanese style toilets.
Study period | 5 days *Study period negotiable (year round) |
Participation fee | None |
Capacity | 2-3 persons |
Accommodations | We arrange an accommodation nearby. (Accommodation fee: around 7,000yen/night) |
Entry qualifications | Tea or coffee seller |
What to bring | Farm work-appropriate clothing and shoes, cell phone, camera, notepad, writing instruments |
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