Bessho Tea Factory

This documentary focuses on Osawa, a village located 740 meters up in the mountainous northern region of Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is the first installment in the "Tenryu-ku" series, providing a detailed view of the tea harvest during late May.

The film showcases the tea processing within a factory, alongside the stunning scenery of mist-covered tea fields and the vibrant green of tea leaf shoots. It highlights the connection between the rural lifestyle and the tea industry, offering a glimpse into a traditional practice that is deeply rooted in the local culture.