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title: "Fukuoka"
description: "Fukuoka is a southern Japanese prefecture and tea origin associated with Yame, where shaded river valleys produce gyokuro and matcha."
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# Fukuoka

> Fukuoka is a southern Japanese prefecture and tea origin associated with Yame, where shaded river valleys produce gyokuro and matcha.

Source: https://best-matcha.com/glossary/fukuoka/
Created: 2026-07-29T18:22:23+00:00
Modified: 2026-07-30T20:45:46+00:00
Author: Emilie Schol

Fukuoka is a southern Japanese prefecture known for Yame's premium gyokuro and matcha, grown in shaded river valleys with rich umami and natural sweetness.

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