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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · 6d ago

Sendai Tanabata Matsuri: the festival of star-crossed lovers Held August 6–8 in Sendai, this is one of Tohoku’s Three Great Festivals. Vibrant paper decorations and streamers fill the streets, celebrating the legendary meeting of the star lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi. Born from a Chinese legend, the festival symbolizes hope and romantic dreams. A breathtaking blend of color, tradition, and celestial wonder. #JapaneseCulture #Tanabata #Matsuri #Summer #Festivals

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Aug 01, 2026

We are on holiday! We have scheduled some toots to talk about Japan and its culture, but we won't be able to reply: enjoy them and see you after #Ferragosto (August 15th)! #Holiday

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Jul 28, 2026

It's summer, and that means it's #Matsuri season! Matsuri are Japan's traditional festivals, full of history and traditions, and they vary from region to region. Deeply rooted in Shintoism, Japan's native religion, they fill Japanese summers with colors and sounds. In the coming days, we'll tell you about the 3 great Tohoku matsuri: ready to discover their secrets? #Japan #JapaneseCulture #Summer #Festivals

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Jul 24, 2026

Did you know Daruma dolls symbolize perseverance in Japan? Their round shape represents Bodhidharma, the Zen founder. Paint one eye when setting a goal, the other when achieved. A reminder: determination leads to success. Read more on our blog https://www.ikiya.it/en/blog/daruma-history-meaning-traditions/ #JapaneseCulture #Daruma #Luck #Japan

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Jun 29, 2026

Dear Fediverse friends, our English website is almost ready! Soon we’ll resume posting about Japanese culture, but first we’d like to ask for your advice: what would you like to see in our e-commerce navigation and online experience? Your feedback is precious! #askfedi

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business in tea · May 09, 2026

Today at #Ikiya, we’re hosting a special workshop dedicated to #matcha, where Antonella explains history, production, and preparation of the most famous Japanese #tea. But do you know what matcha really is? It’s powdered green tea used in the #Japanese tea ceremony. Matcha spread in the 16th century, but it was the great Master Sen no Rikyu who codified a new way to drink tea and savor a unique, irreplaceable moment: the #Chanoyu. 1/3 @tea #JapaneseTea

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business in tea · May 06, 2026

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@tea Ikiya’s warabi mochi come from #Kyoto , crafted by a historic artisanal workshop founded in 1907 and specialized in this very delicacy. You can find them in our #Treviso store or online on our website, where you can choose your favorite variation. 2/2

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business in tea · May 06, 2026

Today we’re telling you about a lesser-known yet truly traditional #Japanese dessert: warabi mochi. Unlike many more familiar #wagashi , they stand out for their unique texture—soft, delicate, and almost jelly-like—made from a plant-based starch similar to agar. They are then coated in kinako, a roasted soybean flour with a warm, slightly nutty flavor. Their sweetness is subtle, designed to accompany tea without overpowering it. 1/2 #japanesetea @tea #Japan #food

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Apr 30, 2026

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At Ikiya, we celebrate this craftsmanship not only through teacups and teapots, but also with small objects designed to bring #tea into everyday life in new ways, like this tea diffuser made from authentic #Tokoname ceramics, decorated with two charming little #kittens . Simply place loose-leaf tea on the top dish, light a candle, and let yourself be enveloped by a delicate, relaxing aroma 🍃 A truly unique piece. 2/2

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Apr 30, 2026

#Tokoname is more than just a city: it’s one of #Japan ’s six ancient #pottery capitals, where for over a thousand years clay has been shaped by the hands of skilled artisans. This is where tools of exceptional quality are created, pieces we personally select and bring to our shop in #Treviso

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#JapaneseCrafts #handmade

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Apr 28, 2026

Every year, #Udine hosts one of the most exciting events for Asian cinema lovers: the Far East Film Festival (#FEFF). For about 15 years, we’ve been proud guests of this incredible celebration of Asian movie productions.
Today, Antonella is there for a special Japanese tea tasting, featuring teas and spring sweets straight from #Japan. A perfect blend of tradition and flavor!
Have you heard of #FEFF? Have you ever been? Let us know, we’d love to hear your thoughts! ☕🎬
#fareastfilmfestival @tea

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Apr 26, 2026

#SilentSunday #Japan #Kamakura #travelphoto

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Apr 26, 2026

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@hannaB@social.vir.group I agree. I do hope that they keep it like this, although we all know how tourism works. At least the village is so small it will be difficult to change it 🤞

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Apr 25, 2026

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@hannaB@social.vir.group Ine is still a fishing village, so the houses that have been converted are a small amount, compared to the ones where people still live in. You can read more on https://www.ine-kankou.jp/en/first if you want :)

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Apr 24, 2026

As a small business in a small Italian city, we must rely on internet to let people know about us and about what we do.
But we don't have to rely on mainstream social media.
Help us reaching people who might like us on #Mastodon and the #Fediverse : boosts are more then appreciated ❤️

#selfpromotion #smallbusiness

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Apr 23, 2026

We just received this this stunning ceramic bowl featuring the iconic koi fish motif, crafted in the traditional Mino ware style.
Mino ware (美濃焼) is one of Japan’s oldest and most beloved ceramic traditions, originating from Gifu Prefecture. Known for its durability and delicate designs, it’s been cherished since the Momoyama period (16th century). This bowl’s deep blue glaze and playful koi make it a perfect blend of art and function, ideal for serving or displaying! #JapaneseCrafts #Japan

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Apr 15, 2026

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Through these workshops, we celebrate the beauty of #Japanese craftsmanship, a tradition woven deeply into the culture of Japan. Join us to experience the elegance of tsumami zaiku! 4/4

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Apr 15, 2026

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The beauty of a maiko’s costume lies in these cascading petals, swaying gently near her face. Our creations can be embellished with pearls or tiny bells, adding a soft chime to every movement. We’ll use a clip-style base, perfect even for those with short hair. The workshop will focus on the maru tsumami technique, slightly adapted to recreate the signature scalloped edges of cherry blossom petals. 3/4

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Apr 15, 2026

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It’s used to create delicate floral hair ornaments (tsumami kanzashi), worn by #maiko (apprentice #geisha ) and young women in #kimono during special occasions like graduations, weddings, or coming-of-age ceremonies. In this tsumami zaiku workshop, we’ll craft a sakura-themed hairpin in soft pink hues. For the first time, we’ll explore creating "sagari"—the delicate, dangling petals that adorn maiko hairstyles in #Kyoto (but only during their first year of training). 2/4

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Apr 15, 2026

At #Ikiya, in addition to #tea tastings, we also host workshops in collaboration with artists and artisans. This Saturday, we’re welcoming the talented Momo Kanzashi, who will teach the art of tsumami zaiku.

What is tsumami zaiku?
Tsumami zaiku (つまみ細工 – "the art of pinching") is a traditional technique dating back to the 1600s, still practiced in #Japan today.

#JapanCrafts #IkiyaShop #tsumamizaiku #JapaneseCulture

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Apr 12, 2026

Nestled in Biei, #Hokkaido, the Blue Pond (Aoi-ike) is a surreal, milk-blue body of water that looks like something from a dream. Its striking color isn’t natural, it’s the result of aluminum hydroxide particles suspended in the water, a byproduct of erosion control efforts after the 1988 eruption of Mount Tokachi. The minerals scatter sunlight, creating that mesmerizing turquoise hue, which intensifies on sunny days.
A must-see for photographers and nature lovers!
#SilentSunday @photography

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Apr 10, 2026

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Oversteeping can bring out unwanted bitter notes. Fun fact: we often confuse astringency with bitterness. Bitterness lingers in your mouth after drinking, while astringency fades quickly. Pay attention next time you sip green tea! #JapaneseTea #Bancha #TeaCulture #Ikiya 3/3

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Apr 10, 2026

Last week, we talked about #Sencha, and today we’re focusing on another green tea: #Bancha.
The term bancha refers to both a type of #tea and a category. As a type, it’s an unshaded green tea harvested later in the season (second, third, or fourth flush), made from larger, more mature leaves (from the third leaf down). These leaves are processed like Sencha but result in a tea with larger, crushed leaves and a dull green color.

@tea #Japan #TeaLover

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Apr 10, 2026

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Bancha is typically considered a mid-range tea, lower in quality than Sencha, and is often enjoyed daily. As a category, bancha can refer to regional teas (e.g., Kyobancha or Batabatacha) or reprocessed teas based on Bancha (e.g., Hojicha or Genmaicha). How to prepare Bancha? Always follow the producer’s instructions: check the label! For example, Ikiya’s Bancha is a spring-harvested tea, and its brewing temperature and time are the same as Sencha: 70°C for a maximum of 1 minute. 2/3

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Mar 31, 2026

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Produced by the historic Ninshu workshop, they follow the Omuro-yaki style, the predecessor of the more widely known Kyo-yaki, traditional ceramics from #Kyoto. They are designed with everyday use in mind: durable, dishwasher-safe, and microwave-safe, while still preserving the quality and character of handmade craftsmanship. The selection is personally curated by us, through direct contact and relationships with suppliers in Japan. Do you like them? We immediately fell in love with them! 2/2

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business in tea · Mar 31, 2026

Do you know #Ninshu ceramics? They come from #Kyoto and are handcrafted on the potter’s wheel, one by one, by local artisans. Each piece is unique, shaped and finished by hand; during firing, the glaze transforms and fuses with the clay, creating yohen, a distinctive effect that makes every cup slightly different from the next. #Japan #matcha #JapaneseCrafts @tea #tea 1/2

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Mar 28, 2026

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@Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de if you happen to find it again, try to eat the leaves after you steeped them, adding some soy sauce: they are extremely tasty! And if you want to know more, we're here 😊

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Mar 28, 2026

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If you're new to Japanese teas and would like to know more, you can ask us directly here on #Mastodon or, if you prefer, come and visit us in Treviso! 3/3

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business in tea · Mar 28, 2026

This morning, in our tea room in #Treviso, we have a #Gyokuro tasting scheduled, featuring one of the most precious #Japanese teas. Gyokuro (玉露), meaning "Jade Dew" or "Jewel Dew" in Japanese, perfectly captures not only the rarity of this tea (only 0.3% of all tea produced in #Japan is Gyokuro) but also its rich, intense aroma, a pure expression of umami. 1/3 @tea #tealovers #japanesetea

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Mar 28, 2026

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Gyokuro is a rare and precious #tea, crafted with expertise and dedication, particularly through the "shading" process, where the plants are grown in the shade for at least three weeks. This results in a tea with unparalleled sweetness and umami, incredibly refined and with a complex aromatic profile. At Ikiya, in addition to importing and selling Japanese products, we organize tastings and events focused on tea and other aspects of Japanese culture. 2/3

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Mar 27, 2026

We would love to hear more from #Mastodon and the #Fediverse !
At Ikiya, we love sharing stories about #Japanese culture, from the origins of our teas and crafts to the traditions behind washoku cuisine. We’d love to bring these conversations to life here too, but we need your help!
What would you like us to explore together?
Drop your ideas in the replies or boost this toot to spread the word: every suggestion counts!
#JapaneseCulture #adviceneeded #tealovers

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Mar 25, 2026

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How to recognize real #wasabi 🌿 • Natural color: light, soft green, never bright or artificial • Elegant spiciness: hits the nose without burning the tongue • Complex aroma: vegetal, fresh, slightly sweet • Texture: creamy and fine, never gelatinous or uniform • Rare & unique: higher price reflects its scarcity and quality • Ingredients to watch: horseradish, mustard, or coloring → not authentic Our wasabi 🌿 It contains only pure wasabi, with no horseradish at all. 2/3

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Mar 22, 2026

Ine no Funaya is a small fishing village located in the northern part of the #Kyoto prefecture. In Ine evertything moves slowly, with shops closing at 5PM and no-one around after dinner. If you happen to be in the area, you should visit it, but please remember: Ine is a village where people live and work. Be respectful of its history and let it fill your heart with wonder. #Japan #slowtravel #travel #traveltips #SilentSunday

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Mar 20, 2026

🌿 A Wild Oolong from Shizuoka’s Mountains 🌿
Discover with us Atsumi Tea Garden’s rare oolong, handcrafted from wild zairai plants in Shizuoka’s misty highlands.
Cool nights and morning fog nurture its floral aroma and toasted depth, while Ryota Atsumi’s artisanal touch preserves its untamed essence.
This pan-fired first flush (2025) is a sip of the slopes: wild, vibrant, and uniquely #Japanese . We already tasted it and fell in love with it!
#Greentea #Japan #Japanesetea #tealovers

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Ikiya - Japan in Treviso @ikiya@mstdn.business · Mar 11, 2026

We are #Ikiya and we are finally on #Mastodon and the #Fediverse !

We are a small #Japanese shop located in Treviso, near Venice, and we focus on bringing to Italy a selection of Japanese teas (such as #matcha), ingredients for your recipes, kimono and haori, handmade pottery and much more.

We would like to start leaving mainstream social media for good to connect with our customers in a different way, and this is our first step towards a better communication.

Happy to be here!

#introduction

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