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Uji Tea and Yamashiro Regional Food Festival draws crowds in Joyo with matcha, local specialties
The Uji Tea and Yamashiro Gochisou Festival, held on the 27th at Joyo's Kizu River Sports Park, brought together 60 vendors from 12 municipalities across the Yamashiro region of Kyoto Prefecture. Alongside local food stalls serving matcha, hoji-cha gelato, and Kujo negi pizza, three local high schools' tea clubs operated a formal tea seating where students practiced traditional hospitality techniques with visitors.
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- 60 vendors from 12 Yamashiro municipalities showcased regional food and matcha-related products at the festival
- Tea seating area featured students from three local high schools' tea clubs serving matcha with formal technique
- New products included hojicha gelato and Kujo negi pizza, drawing crowd interest
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“I was nervous performing in front of the general public, but I think I was able to execute each movement carefully”
一般の方を前にするので緊張はあったけど、一つ一つの所作を丁寧にできたと思う
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