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.
On our Mastodon account we want to share Japanese culture, history and curiosities of our products, and news about our shop in #Italy.
We ship to all EU countries!
#JapaneseTea | #JapaneseFood | #JapaneseCulture | #Japan
| E-commerce | https://www.ikiya.it/ |
| Our shop | https://www.ikiya.it/il-negozio/ |
Today we’re telling you about a lesser-known yet truly traditional #Japanese dessert: warabi mochi.
Unlike many more familiar #wagashi , they stand out for their unique texture—soft, delicate, and almost jelly-like—made from a plant-based starch similar to agar. They are then coated in kinako, a roasted soybean flour with a warm, slightly nutty flavor.
Their sweetness is subtle, designed to accompany tea without overpowering it.
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At Ikiya, we celebrate this craftsmanship not only through teacups and teapots, but also with small objects designed to bring #tea into everyday life in new ways, like this tea diffuser made from authentic #Tokoname ceramics, decorated with two charming little #kittens . Simply place loose-leaf tea on the top dish, light a candle, and let yourself be enveloped by a delicate, relaxing aroma 🍃
A truly unique piece.
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#Tokoname is more than just a city: it’s one of #Japan ’s six ancient #pottery capitals, where for over a thousand years clay has been shaped by the hands of skilled artisans. This is where tools of exceptional quality are created, pieces we personally select and bring to our shop in #Treviso
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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 ❤️
Attached: 2 images 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! #introduction
Through these workshops, we celebrate the beauty of #Japanese craftsmanship, a tradition woven deeply into the culture of Japan.
Join us to experience the elegance of tsumami zaiku!
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The beauty of a maiko’s costume lies in these cascading petals, swaying gently near her face. Our creations can be embellished with pearls or tiny bells, adding a soft chime to every movement.
We’ll use a clip-style base, perfect even for those with short hair. The workshop will focus on the maru tsumami technique, slightly adapted to recreate the signature scalloped edges of cherry blossom petals.
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