The Tea Room That Stops Time in Kyoto: A Magical Japanese Story of a Tea Room Where Time Stands Still - Couverture souple

Yuguchi, Masa

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798258011947

Editeur : Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

The Tea Room That Stops Time in Kyoto

In the ancient city of Kyoto, where wooden streets whisper with centuries of history and temple bells echo through the hills, there is a tea room that does not appear on any map.

It opens only to those who arrive at the exact right moment.

And when they step inside… time stops.

A young visitor stumbles upon this hidden tea room by chance—or perhaps by fate—and discovers a place unlike anything they have ever known. Outside, the world freezes: falling cherry blossom petals hang motionless in the air, raindrops suspend like glass, and even the sound of footsteps disappears.

Inside, however, life continues gently. The tea master serves warm cups of matcha, each one tied to a memory the visitor has never fully understood—moments from childhood, regrets left unspoken, and choices that shaped who they are becoming.

But there is a rule in the tea room: time does not stop for free.

With every visit, something small must be understood, accepted, or released.

As the child returns again and again, they begin to uncover the deeper secret of the tea room—and why it only appears to those standing at a turning point in their lives.

The Tea Room That Stops Time in Kyoto is a magical, emotional middle-grade story blending gentle fantasy with the beauty of Japanese tradition. It explores memory, stillness, self-discovery, and the quiet moments that change everything.

Perfect for readers aged 8–12 who enjoy reflective storytelling, magical realism, and atmospheric stories set in Japan.

Keywords & Themes: Kyoto, Japan, tea room, time stop, magical realism, matcha, memory, emotional growth, children’s fiction, slice of life, Japanese culture, self-discovery, quiet fantasy, middle grade story.

A beautifully quiet story about what we notice… when time finally stands still.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798258011947
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 61
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