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n terms of sheer uniqueness, ‘only in Japan’ is often used when describing the land of the rising sun. The people, culture, and technology in this oriental country simply stand apart from others around the globe. Even the world’s best and tastiest beef (that’s Kobe wagyu, in case you didn’t know) is found here. Another thing that makes them unique is the taste of their green tea. “In Japan, teas have characteristics which are unique to the region where they come from. So, ‘Japanese green tea’ is actually a general term because the teas from different regions all have different tastes, flavour profiles, and methods of cultivation. A lot of factors influence this, including the weather, environment, and geographical
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