Announcement of Chiran Tea Charm Lecture & Brewing Experience, Minamikyushu City Tourism Booth & Lottery
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Sunflower will hold a special event on its "Daytime Seto Inland Sea Casual Cruise" on June 21st. The event includes a workshop to enjoy "Chiran Tea" from Minamikyushu City, Kagoshima Prefecture, featuring a lecture on its appeal, a brewing experience, and a tasting session. Additionally, Minamikyushu City will host a tourism booth and a lottery with prizes.
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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Sunflower (Representative Director: Hiroshi Ushioku) will hold a special event on the "Daytime Seto Inland Sea Casual Cruise" scheduled to operate on Sunday, June 21st, departing from Osaka, to further promote the charms of southern Kagoshima. The first event is a workshop to enjoy "Chiran Tea," produced in Minamikyushu City, Kagoshima Prefecture, which boasts the largest tea production in Japan. This workshop will include a lecture on the appeal of Chiran Tea, a hands-on experience of brewing delicious Chiran Tea, and a tasting session where participants can actually enjoy Chiran Tea. Please learn about Chiran Tea and experience its charm. The second event is a tourism booth and lottery hosted by Minamikyushu City. Minamikyushu City, located in the southwestern part of Kagoshima Prefecture, has many attractions such as abundant nature and gourmet food, in addition to Chiran Tea production. We will hold a tourism booth promoting the charms of Minamikyushu City and a free lottery, so please take this opportunity to experience the appeal of Minamikyushu City. Please enjoy these two special experiences that can only be found here.
*Details of the event content will be announced in the event program distributed on the day.*
**Event Outline**
**Charm of Chiran Tea & Delicious Chiran Tea Brewing Experience**
* Chiran Tea Lecture (About tea / About Chiran Tea)
* Delicious Chiran Tea brewing experience, tasting session
* Q&A
* Required time: 30-40 minutes
* Participation fee: Free
* *Capacity will be limited for each session.*
**Instructor Introduction:** Masaki Fukuda
As the 5th generation of Fukuda Ryokuen, he is involved in cultivating and manufacturing high-quality tea in Goshitake (Ushirodake), a cool mountainous area in the northern part of the Chiran Tea production area.
**Minamikyushu City Tourism Booth & Lottery**
* Introduction to the charms of Minamikyushu City, distribution of pamphlets
* Lottery with prizes from Minamikyushu City
* Participation fee: Free
Please see our website for more details: https://www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/lp/day/event/mainevent/20260621.html
*Details of the event content will be announced in the event program distributed on the day.*
**Event Outline**
**Charm of Chiran Tea & Delicious Chiran Tea Brewing Experience**
* Chiran Tea Lecture (About tea / About Chiran Tea)
* Delicious Chiran Tea brewing experience, tasting session
* Q&A
* Required time: 30-40 minutes
* Participation fee: Free
* *Capacity will be limited for each session.*
**Instructor Introduction:** Masaki Fukuda
As the 5th generation of Fukuda Ryokuen, he is involved in cultivating and manufacturing high-quality tea in Goshitake (Ushirodake), a cool mountainous area in the northern part of the Chiran Tea production area.
**Minamikyushu City Tourism Booth & Lottery**
* Introduction to the charms of Minamikyushu City, distribution of pamphlets
* Lottery with prizes from Minamikyushu City
* Participation fee: Free
Please see our website for more details: https://www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/lp/day/event/mainevent/20260621.html
FAQ
Where will the Chiran Tea event be held?
It will be held onboard the "Daytime Seto Inland Sea Casual Cruise" operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Sunflower.
What is the participation fee for the event?
Participation in the Chiran Tea charm lecture, brewing experience, Minamikyushu City tourism booth, and lottery is free of charge.