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Nekohama is a Japanese founded lifestyle brand dedicated to quality and rooted in a modern, ritualistic approach to matcha. By crafting exceptional matcha products and experiences, we aim to inspire mindful rituals that enrich daily life. Founded by Max Ando, his wife Sanne, and his mother Shigeko, Nekohama is more than just a modern Japanese lifestyle brand — it’s a symbol of something far greater: a bridge between cultures, fostering a deep sense of connection, not just with others, but with ourselves.
Nekohama is a Japanese founded lifestyle brand dedicated to quality and rooted in a modern, ritualistic approach to matcha. By crafting exceptional matcha products and experiences, we aim to inspire mindful rituals that enrich daily life. Founded by Max Ando, his wife Sanne, and his mother Shigeko, Nekohama is more than just a modern Japanese lifestyle brand — it’s a symbol of something far greater: a bridge between cultures, fostering a deep sense of connection, not just with others, but with ourselves.
Nekohama is a Japanese founded lifestyle brand dedicated to quality and rooted in a modern, ritualistic approach to matcha. By crafting exceptional matcha products and experiences, we aim to inspire mindful rituals that enrich daily life. Founded by Max Ando, his wife Sanne, and his mother Shigeko, Nekohama is more than just a modern Japanese lifestyle brand — it’s a symbol of something far greater: a bridge between cultures, fostering a deep sense of connection, not just with others, but with ourselves.
The Ritual
Born from the Ando family’s rich Japanese heritage, Nekohama is guided by a profound belief: that the rituals of Japanese culture, when embraced in modern life, can bring meaning, peace, and a deep sense of belonging. From the daily ritual of matcha to moments of mindful reflection, our products are crafted to inspire connection—to oneself, to others, and to the beauty of the present.
Born from the Ando family’s rich Japanese heritage, Nekohama is guided by a profound belief: that the rituals of Japanese culture, when embraced in modern life, can bring meaning, peace, and a deep sense of belonging. From the daily ritual of matcha to moments of mindful reflection, our products are crafted to inspire connection—to oneself, to others, and to the beauty of the present.
Born from the Ando family’s rich Japanese heritage, Nekohama is guided by a profound belief: that the rituals of Japanese culture, when embraced in modern life, can bring meaning, peace, and a deep sense of belonging. From the daily ritual of matcha to moments of mindful reflection, our products are crafted to inspire connection—to oneself, to others, and to the beauty of the present.
Our Matcha
Our A1 Organic uses only the highest quality leaves to create Nekohama ’s matcha. Over the past hundred years our farmers have passed down the knowledge from one generation to the next exceeding all expectations of Nekohama’s customers across the globe. With our focus on quality we’ve developed our own proprietary method of storage utilizing cutting edge freezer technology that has yet to make it’s way outside of Japan.
Our A1 Organic uses only the highest quality leaves to create Nekohama ’s matcha. Over the past hundred years our farmers have passed down the knowledge from one generation to the next exceeding all expectations of Nekohama’s customers across the globe. With our focus on quality we’ve developed our own proprietary method of storage utilizing cutting edge freezer technology that has yet to make it’s way outside of Japan.
Our A1 Organic uses only the highest quality leaves to create Nekohama ’s matcha. Over the past hundred years our farmers have passed down the knowledge from one generation to the next exceeding all expectations of Nekohama’s customers across the globe. With our focus on quality we’ve developed our own proprietary method of storage utilizing cutting edge freezer technology that has yet to make it’s way outside of Japan.
