Do you know Kei Ōura, the female merchant from Nagasaki? Some of you might remember her from the 2010 historical drama “Ryomaden,” where she was portrayed by Yoshiko Yoshioka. She is celebrated as a pioneer in Japanese tea exports and a supporter of the Bakumatsu period, often referred to as one of Nagasaki’s three great … Continue reading Intriguing Tea News – Following Kei Ōura, a Key Figure in Tea Exports