Matchajima was founded by a Japanese individual who loves matcha and cherishes connecting people around the world. As matcha has sparked a global boom, the market has become crowded with countless products - including imitation matcha. Amid this landscape, Matcha Island was founded to deliver the true essence of Japan - its authenticity, legacy, emotion, and gentle spirit - to the world.
The Birth of a Vision
Matchajima was established when its owner, Naoto, began his life in Manchester, the UK. At the time, matcha was gaining popularity there, but he saw firsthand that high-quality Japanese matcha was not widely available. This reality inspired him to turn his long-held vision of opening a matcha shop into a reality.
With Deep Respect for Japanese Matcha
With the goal of introducing high-quality Japanese matcha to the world, Naoto continues to learn, experiment, and evolve every day.