Natsunoya Tea House maintains legacy in Alewa
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Emiko Fujiwara, front and center, posed with her servers in their kimono. Fujiwara’s husband, Laurence Fujiwara Sr., took over the tea house from his father.
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Natsunoya has been a popular site for special occasions, serving generations of families. Large wedding parties, such as this one in the 1960s, were common.
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Masao Matsuda, left, head chef, Aunt Betty Matsuda, Laurence Fujiwara, and Larry Man, a family friend in the kitchen.
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Misa Kawai began her career at Natsunoya 45 years ago. She remains on the staff, with many responsibilities.
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Misa Kawai began her career at Natsunoya 45 years ago. She remains on the staff, with many responsibilities.
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Madisen Oshiro, a server at Natsunoya Tea House, says wearing a kimono helps connect her to the restaurant’s long history. Servers have always worn kimono at the Japanese tea house, which is celebrating its centennial year. Madisen Oshiro, a server at Natsunoya Tea House, says wearing a kimono helps connect her to the restaurant’s long history. Servers have always worn kimono at the Japanese tea house, which is celebrating its centennial year.
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Emiko Fujiwara now helps her son Laurence Jr. with the tea house. The stone lantern on the restaurant grounds was bought from Japan by Laurence Jr.’s grandmother, Tameyo Fujiwara.
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HIbachi chicken, front, with Miso Butterfish.
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Shrimp and Nesubi tempura from Natsunoya Tea House.
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Chirashi, front, and hibachi chicken from Natsunoya Tea House.
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