Surviving War and Time: The Enduring Legacy of Hamaya from Groceries to Green Tea
Surviving War and Time: The Enduring Legacy of Hamaya from Groceries to Green Tea
by pix4japan
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Location: Gumyoji, Minami Ward, Yokohama, Japan
Timestamp: 18:03・2024/04/09
Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter
ISO 3200 for 120 sec. at ƒ/11
Classic Negative film simulation
Established in 1928 as a small family-run grocery shop, Hamaya has endured for nearly a century, including surviving the hardships of World War II. After the war, in 1945, it transitioned to specializing in green tea and roasted coffee beans.
Most of their Japanese green tea varieties are sourced from Shizuoka Prefecture, the heart of Japanese tea cultivation, offering over 50 varieties to choose from. A closer look at my photo reveals other products, including health-conscious teas, seaweed, teapots, tea utensils, and gift-packaged teas.
In only a few more years, this shop will be celebrating its centennial anniversary. I hope to return to Hamaya and chat with the owners to discuss their plans for the next 100 years!
Feel free to check out the original write-up (a concise 1-minute read), which includes a reference to sources for further reading (link in Profile).
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Location: Gumyoji, Minami Ward, Yokohama, Japan
Timestamp: 18:03・2024/04/09
Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter
ISO 3200 for 120 sec. at ƒ/11
Classic Negative film simulation
Established in 1928 as a small family-run grocery shop, Hamaya has endured for nearly a century, including surviving the hardships of World War II. After the war, in 1945, it transitioned to specializing in green tea and roasted coffee beans.
Most of their Japanese green tea varieties are sourced from Shizuoka Prefecture, the heart of Japanese tea cultivation, offering over 50 varieties to choose from. A closer look at my photo reveals other products, including health-conscious teas, seaweed, teapots, tea utensils, and gift-packaged teas.
In only a few more years, this shop will be celebrating its centennial anniversary. I hope to return to Hamaya and chat with the owners to discuss their plans for the next 100 years!
Feel free to check out the original write-up (a concise 1-minute read), which includes a reference to sources for further reading (link in Profile).