Japanese tea has a long and diverse history behind it, with many regions across the country having unique customs associated with tea. Fukuoka is one of Japan’s largest producers of green tea, like the famous Yame tea, and part of that culture is their traditional game of Tea Kabuki.

Tea Kabuki was introduced to Japan hundreds of years ago, and started off as a sophisticated game for the aristocracy. Once you’ve played, you’ll understand why it was popular among the higher classes, as it requires a sensitive palette. In the game, players must taste a tea and try to guess its flavor by matching it to a corresponding picture card.

The game uses Fukuoka’s specialty Yame Tea, and is hosted by popular Fukuokan tea expert Shoko Takenaka. This experience is a great way to get to know Japanese tea, and find out who has good attention to detail when it comes to different tastes.