VOICED : Tea buffs gather in Japan for global

The video explores Shizuoka, Japan's green tea hub, producing 40% of the nation's tea. The tea industry is vital, providing 100,000 jobs and contributing over $400 million annually. The Shizuoka government hosts the World Tea Festival to celebrate tea's cultural significance and boost tourism. The Fukushima disaster in 2011 raised radiation concerns, affecting tea exports. However, measures are in place to ensure safety, and the industry is recovering. AG Matsumoto, a local farmer, exemplifies the resilience and tradition of tea farming in Shizuoka.

What percentage of Japan's green tea leaves are produced in Shizuoka?

• 60%

• 40%

• 20%

• 80%

What is the primary goal of the World Tea Festival organized by the Shizuoka local government?

• To reduce the cost of tea production

• To compete with other tea-producing regions

• To celebrate the cultural importance of tea

• To introduce new tea flavors

Which type of tea is most commonly associated with health benefits in the video?

• Green tea

• Oolong tea

• White tea

• Black tea

What was a major concern for foreign exporters after the Fukushima disaster?

• The taste of the tea

• The color of the tea

• The price of the tea

• Radiation contamination

How long has tea growing been a tradition in Shizuoka?

• Nearly seven centuries

• Nearly five centuries

• Nearly six centuries

• Nearly eight centuries