Shizuoka Tea Brand "Fuji-Ocha," which achieved ~220% of its crowdfunding goal, begins first in-store sales at Michi-no-Eki Satomi in Ibaraki

TeaBreak Inc., the company behind the Shizuoka tea brand "Fuji-Ocha," has launched its first-ever in-store sales starting May 2026 at "Michi-no-Eki Satomi" in Hitachiota City, Ibaraki Prefecture. As part of its mission to support Japan's traditional industries facing a shortage of successors, the brand, which has primarily sold its products through its online store, decided to expand to a Michi-no-Eki, a hub of the local economy. Following its success on Kickstarter, this marks a new step towards regional revitalization and business succession.