The "Kyotanabe Tea Festival" was held on September 27, 2026, in Kyotanabe City, Kyoto Prefecture, offering visitors a chance to experience the allure of tea—including the highly aromatic *gyokuro* (shaded green tea) produced in the local area. Participants enjoyed an elegant time engaging in various activities, such as learning how to brew *gyokuro* and whisk *matcha*, as well as participating in *chakabuki*—a traditional game where one tastes multiple teas and attempts to identify their varieties.