In the Edo period, common people longed for women known as "tea house girls." Scenes of girls drinking delicious tea together became popular, and their images were depicted in many ukiyo-e prints. " #TeaGirl " is based on the theme of what if tea house girls existed in the present day.











Today's #TeaGirl – TODAY'S CHA GIRL –

037. Mayu Yamaguchi / 19 years old / Actress

Q1. Do you have a favorite tea?
Genmaicha, Houjicha, and green tea.

Q2. When do you feel like drinking tea?
It's time to relax or get some work done.

Q3. Before you have your last cup of tea, what is the last thing you absolutely want to eat?
It's cheesecake.

Q4. Now, have a cup of tea and take a break. Is there anything you would like to do or challenge yourself with?
Ballet! I want to move my body!

Tea I tried: Red roasted green tea latte (GEN GEN AN)
Location: Jinnan, Shibuya


Yamaguchi Mayu
In 2014, she made her TV debut in "Hirugao: Love Affairs in the Afternoon" (Fuji TV). Her main roles include the dramas "Reverse" (TBS), "Ashita no Yakusoku" (Fuji TV), and the films "Kuchibiru ni Uta wo", "AIBOU: The Movie IV", and "Boku ni, Aitakatta". Her latest film "Taiyo no Ie" will be released nationwide on Friday, January 17th.
instagram: @yamayu_official


Photographer
Masumi Ishida
Photographer. Held his first solo exhibition "GINGER ALE" in May 2017. Published his first collection of works "Light Years" from TISSUE PAPERS in February 2018. Expanded his scope of work to magazines, advertising, etc.
http://masumi-ishida.com/