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Shizuoka, Japan
Shizuoka, Japan
Shizuoka, Japan
- Major Japanese tea region
- Mount Fuji landscapes
- Temperate maritime climate
- Advanced tea processing
Known for
Shizuoka is known for green tea, views of Mount Fuji, extensive tea fields and a major role in Japan's tea industry.
Terroir
Shizuoka stretches from coastal plains to mountain foothills, creating varied tea-growing conditions influenced by rainfall, elevation and maritime weather. Tea fields often occupy rolling slopes with good drainage.
Cultivation
Cultivation is highly managed and may include mechanical harvesting, shading for selected styles and advanced steaming and drying systems. Regional and cultivar claims should be supported by supplier records.