japan

Stephen and Stephanie fell in love with matcha on their honeymoon in Japan and brought some back for the rest of us by starting their own company Purematcha, focusing on an authentic experience sourced from Uji Kyoto itself.

On a recent trip to Japan, we discover “yutori”, a Japanese concept that loosely translates to “spaciousness”. Despite having a total population of 126.8 million people, we learn how and where to find yutori.

Japan, the birthplace of the bullet train and minute noodles, has a rich history of wellness traditions and remains a nation where wellbeing is front and centre.