Born in 1987 in Hokkaido and a distinguished graduate of the National Agricultural and Food Research Organization's Institute of Fruit Tree and Tea Science, Kenji Igawa is a passionate advocate for Japanese tea and a board member of the Shizuoka Prefecture branch of the Japanese Tea Instructors Association. Drawn to Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan's leading tea-producing region, he has enriched his expertise at the national tea research institute. His vast experience spans tea retail, specialty trading, and production, now culminating in his role as the head of tea cultivation, production, and processing at TeaRoom Inc. His dedication to advancing Japanese tea culture and industry makes him an invaluable beacon of knowledge to impart to students everywhere.