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by Quentin
Wed Jul 28, 2021 5:47 pm
Forum: Japan
Topic: Yamada family seal chops and signatures
Replies: 106
Views: 47044

Re: Yamada family seal chops and signatures

Ah. Well thanks for the input, you’re definitely more knowledgeable than I am! Now I feel bad for overly scrutinizing Chano-yu, I’ve just never purchased through them before so I was unduly suspicious.
by Quentin
Wed Jul 28, 2021 1:01 pm
Forum: Japan
Topic: Yamada family seal chops and signatures
Replies: 106
Views: 47044

Re: Yamada family seal chops and signatures

Forgive me if this isn’t the right thread for this. But here’s some marks on pots allegedly from Makoto, but I’m skeptical. Any help confirming or denying?
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by Quentin
Mon Jul 26, 2021 8:22 am
Forum: Japan
Topic: Japanese Teaware Vendor Recommendations
Replies: 71
Views: 55915

Re: Japanese Teaware Vendor Recommendations

I think Asako’s website needs to be updated on the master list. The listed website closed in the spring, https://isobe016.stores.jp/ is the one currently used.
by Quentin
Sun Jul 25, 2021 6:45 pm
Forum: Announcements & Guides
Topic: Introduce Yourself
Replies: 1441
Views: 593303

Re: Introduce Yourself

How long have you been drinking tea? Not very long, around 6 months - so far I've been loving working through my shincha stockpile. What kind of tea do you drink? I mainly drink Japanese green teas, I especially love fukamushi! When I'm not in the mood for an umami bomb then I'll usually drink whit...