Author: The Kisetsu Group

Modern bar interior with a low-angle view of a row of beige upholstered barstools against a warm, softly lit wooden counter and floor. Cozy ambiance.

Sushi Masa Blogs

How Sushi Masa by Ki-setsu Differs From High-Volume Omakase Concepts

The Kisetsu Group May 15, 2026

A moody tea setup with a black tray holding a covered teacup, pitcher, and tea leaves. Two small teacups are on a wooden table, evoking tranquility.

Tea Room Blogs

How a Private Tea Session Is Structured

The Kisetsu Group May 8, 2026

A focused sushi chef with tattoos and glasses meticulously preparing fresh fish for sashimi in a professional kitchen.

Sushi Masa Blogs

The Role of Chef Masa in the Omakase Dinner Progression

The Kisetsu Group April 24, 2026

A close-up of a traditional Chinese blue and white porcelain tea cup and a lidded gaiwan resting on a rustic wooden base under warm, atmospheric lighting.

Tea Room Blogs

Why Tea Room by Ki-setsu Is Not a Café

The Kisetsu Group April 17, 2026

The elegant wooden exterior and glowing signage of a high-end Japanese omakase sushi restaurant.

Sushi Masa Blogs

How Seasonality Shapes the Sushi Masa by Ki-setsu Menu

The Kisetsu Group April 10, 2026

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