Japan Debut: nana’s green tea Launches Rice Noodles in Jiyugaoka

nana’s green tea is opening its second café in Jiyugaoka on September 1, 2026, introducing rice noodles made from 100% domestic rice flour for the first time in Japan.

Located near Jiyugaoka Station, this new Sunset Alley store offers a fresh dining experience featuring rice noodles, rice plates, and a unique matcha bubble tea with chewy mochi pearls, complementing the brand’s tea and sweets-focused original store nearby.

About nana’s green tea Sunset Alley Store

Founded in Jiyugaoka in 2001, nana’s green tea is a popular café brand centered on Japanese tea and matcha culture. The new Sunset Alley location marks the brand’s second store in its birthplace. This café highlights new menu items including rice noodles made with 100% Japanese rice flour from a long-established noodle maker, as well as rice plates served in a plate style with fresh vegetables and a special dressing. The matcha bubble tea features soft, mochi-like pearls made from Japanese ingredients, offering a satisfying dessert drink experience. This store complements the existing Jiyugaoka location by focusing on savory meals alongside the signature tea and sweets.

Highlights

• Japan’s first rice noodles made entirely from domestic rice flour, featuring a smooth texture and gentle flavor.
• Matcha bubble tea with chewy mochi pearls, developed using original matcha blended with Kyoto Uji’s renowned tea maker Yamamasa Koyamaen.
• Rice plates presenting premium ingredients like natural tuna from Nachikatsuura, served with fresh vegetables and a specially crafted dressing.
• Convenient location near Jiyugaoka Station on the charming Sunset Alley street.
• Themed interior designed as a modern tea room, blending tradition with contemporary style.

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