In 1923, Shizuoka tea manufacturing company worker Ginpei Kurita branched out and started his own privately managed business in Naka ward, Yokohama. Since its port opened in 1859, Yokohama has developed into the center of Japan's foreign trade. At the time, Yokohama's tea business was bustling, and tea was the second largest export item after silk. Mr. Kurita started his business knowing he was sure to succeed in that environment. Until now, Kurita-En has dealt with tea in many different ways. ...