Author: The Kisetsu Group

High-angle shot of dried loose leaf tea in a traditional bamboo tea holder (cha he) on a dark tea table with a blurred gaiwan in the background.

Tea Room Blogs

Direct Sourcing vs Commercial Tea Distribution

The Kisetsu Group March 27, 2026

A close-up of a fresh Bluefin tuna Akami (lean tuna) nigiri sushi with precise cross-cut scoring on a black lacquer plate.

Sushi Masa Blogs

What Omakase Means in Traditional Japanese Dining

The Kisetsu Group March 20, 2026

A close-up shot of light golden oolong tea being poured from a white ceramic pitcher into a matching tea bowl on a wooden tea tray.

Tea Room Blogs

What Gongfu Brewing Means in Practice

The Kisetsu Group March 13, 2026

A minimalist wooden entrance of a Japanese sushi restaurant featuring a traditional warm lantern and a backlit calligraphy sign.

Sushi Masa Blogs

Why Sushi Masa Does Not Serve Lunch

The Kisetsu Group March 6, 2026

A set of traditional Gongfu tea tools including a tea brush, scoop, and tongs in a carved wooden holder, resting on a dark minimalist tea table in a dimly lit, atmospheric room.

Tea Room Blogs

Why Tea Room by Ki-setsu Operates By Reservation Only

The Kisetsu Group February 24, 2026

A wide-angle interior shot of a minimalist Japanese omakase restaurant featuring a long, light-wood sushi counter with high-back chairs and traditional wooden prep boxes under warm, ambient lighting.

Sushi Masa Blogs

Why Sushi Masa Operates With Only Eight Seats

The Kisetsu Group February 24, 2026