A FEELING OF THE SEASON – MAY 2026

May 4: During the golden week, Jiyugaoka Sweets festa is taking place on May 4-5. A rose garden is set in the Muse plaza to sell roses, which are original to Jiyugaoka. There are a number of sweet shops, including donut and cookie shops, as well as kids’ events.

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May 2:May started with rain, but today the weather is beautiful with a temperature of 22℃ in Tokyo. During Golden Week, we enjoy holidays from April 29 to May 5. The weather is changeable. We begin to feel the signs of summer. It is also the green tea season.

woman wearing traditional geisha kimono at tea ceremony
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In the tea-growing regions, tea picking begins in early May, about 88 days after the first day of spring, which is around February 4th.

elegant japanese tea ritual with green tea
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Japanese first tea of the year (“ICHIBAN-CHA”) is made from the first sprouts plucked during the year. New tea has more flavor and a refreshing aroma.

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captivating blue sky with wispy clouds
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