“Matcha Psycho” — Wearable Postcards from Wazuka, Kyoto
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“Matcha Psycho” — Wearable Postcards from Wazuka, Kyoto

The name Matcha Psycho is a split identity — drawn from the Japanese word saikō (最高, “the best”) and twisted through the lens of obsession. That’s where Sencha Maniac comes in — a nickname for Akky, the lead farmer at Obubu. That man lives, breathes, and sweats green tea. You feel it. The title fits…

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