mastodon 4.7.2We 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 want to share Japanese culture, history and curiosities of our products, and news about our shop.
We ship to all EU countries!
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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!
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
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 ❤️
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
🌿 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
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.
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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
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
