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The origin of Higashi-Shirakawa Village tea dates back approximately 450 years, when the head priest of Banryuji Temple brought tea seeds from Uji, Kyoto, and promoted tea cultivation for disease prevention.

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https://online.royalbluetea.com/?pid=169479740
"約450年前、蟠龍寺（ばんりゅうじ）住職が京都宇治から茶の実を持ち帰り、疫病予防に茶栽培を普及させました"
Retrieved: 3/8/2026

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